YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Assessment and feedback are key issues for the higher education sector in the UK and internationally, needing regular review - a point underlined by the tumultuous events which have affected the world in 2020. This AdvanceHE symposium will focus on the connected areas of marking practices and feedback processes. It will offer insights and […]
This session aims to consider what a 'non-traditional' student is on different programmes (and why this is not the same as widening participation), and to explore good practice and university support structures. The session will be led by Dr Zoe Enstone. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 2.1, 2.2 Booking To book […]
You may have heard the phrase widely used, but what is ‘authentic assessment’, why does it matter and how is it different to what may you already do? If these are some of the questions you’ve been asking yourself, this online workshop session is for you. With a focus on learning and employability, Curiosity, Communities, Compassion and Collaboration are the 4Cs that guide our YSJ […]
About This Webinar Abstract to follow. Please check the website soon for full details. About the Presenters Dr Luke Millard, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Abertay University More information This free interactive webinar will take place on Thursday 18 November 2021 from 14:00 (BST). You will be sent a link to join a Zoom meeting when you register for the event. […]
Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques Session Overview: The session will consider various approaches to use of action modes of research. Action modes provide an alternative approach to research with the specific purpose to improve action against difficult and complex […]
Facilitator: Professor David Weir RDF indicator: B2 Programme: Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme 2021-22 Theme: Early Career Researchers (academic staff in first five years since PhD) Session Overview: Research even in a University environment is pretty much a managed process in the current climate. The emphasis on targets, outcomes, deliverability, application and relevance […]
Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold RDF Indicator: D3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme Theme: Research Skills: methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Core Research Skills Session Overview: Futures and Foresight is the interdisciplinary study and practice to consider predictable, probable, possible and creative approaches to the long term. The talk […]
Facilitator: Tim Lawrence from Study Development RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Academic Skills Session Overview: The session aims to equip you with the tools and techniques effectively plan and structure your thesis and develop your writing style to find your own voice. This session will be beneficial for any postgraduate […]
Facilitator: Marc Fleetham, Director of Business Development and Knowledge Exchange RDF Indicator: D2, D3 Programme: Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) 2021/22 Theme: REF, Impact and Knowledge Exchange Session Overview: Ever wondered how you may be able to secure funding to apply your research in a commercial setting? Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are fully funded […]
Facilitator: Professor Matthew Reason RDF Indicator: D1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Methodologies, tools and techniques Session Overview: This presentation will guide you through the process for publication in arts journals and gives you an insight into peer feedback and explores strategies for dealing with revision and rejection. Learning Outcomes: Understand the […]
A session about becoming competent with the increasing pastoral demand in HE. This session will be led by SFHEA Sarah Crabbe. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 1.3, 1.4 Booking To book a place on this event, click here.
This short virtual event will draw on findings the Advance HE report on disabled staff (2011) and the Advance HE Staff Statistical report (2021) in order to review how the landscape has changed over the past decade for disabled staff in higher education. It will focus on a variety of areas including issues around disclosure, access […]
