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Student engagement through ‘authentic assessment’: What does it look like, what can it do for students and why should you consider implementing it?

Online

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 […]

UKAT Webinar: Tutoring Matters – Diagnostics and Personalisation

Online

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. […]

Action modes of research

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

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 […]

Balancing breadth and depth in a research career

On campus - TBC

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 […]

Futures and Foresight

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

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 […]

Academic Writing Skills

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 […]

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

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 […]

Working on publication in the arts

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

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 […]

Pastoral Care

CD/006 Cordukes Building, York St John University

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.

Using feedback that promotes self-regulated learning

DG/109 De Grey Building, York St John University

This session will be led by Dr Katy Bloom. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 1.1, 1.3 LTSE strategy 2026 4.3 Booking To book a place on this event, click here.

Effective questioning techniques

HG/136 Holgate Building

Asking the right questions of students is not as simple as it might sound. Come to this session to explore how to develop your questioning technique. This session will be led by Dr Katy Bloom. Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 1.3 Booking To book a place on this event, click here. […]