YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Following the University’s successful Athena SWAN Bronze Award earlier this year, one of the University's Athena SWAN actions is focused on supporting female academic colleagues with their promotion aspirations. In particular, our data shows that fewer women are advancing through Associate Professor or Professor via the Research Pathway and the University is committed to addressing […]
This is a practical workshop session for those with two or more years' experience of teaching or supporting learning in HE, who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status via the Experiential Route to Fellowship. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their […]
This session will concentrate on practical ways for colleagues to engage with, and reduce, a student’s distress. During the session, participants will: • Explore the nature of distress • Look at a case study involving a distressed student and member of staff • Understand practical ways in which we can build a collaborative relationship with […]
This is a practical workshop session for those with two or more years' experience of teaching or supporting learning in HE, who are committed to gaining Associate, Fellow or Senior Fellow status via the Experiential Route to Fellowship. By the end of the session, attendees will have mapped their experience and begun to develop their […]
Talk About Teaching 2023 (#TAT23) is our annual learning, teaching and student experience conference taking place in-person, on campus, on Thursday 2nd February 2023. With TAT 2021 having been delivered online, the 2023 event promises to bring our community together in person this time, to celebrate another academic year. Our theme for 2023 is Exploring Mental […]
AdvanceHE's new events portfolio for 2022-23 celebrates good practice and development to support sustainable teaching excellence. The focus on enhancing all aspects of teaching and learning remains a critical issue for those seeking to provide an outstanding student experience at all levels of taught provision. Shaped by your feedback, AdvanceHE has enhanced its conferences offer […]
Please note this event has been cancelled due to industrial action taking place on Days 1 and 2 of the induction. A follow-up date in June will be announced shortly. Taking place on 22, 23 and 24 February 2023, this three-day programme of activities is designed for academic colleagues who are new to York St […]
Please note this event has been cancelled due to industrial action taking place on Days 1 and 2 of the induction. A follow-up date in June will be announced shortly. Taking place on 22, 23 and 24 February 2023, this three-day programme of activities is designed for academic colleagues who are new to York St […]
Taking place on 24 February 2023 in FS036, this induction event is aligned with the HEA Developmental Route, which is a structured pathway for colleagues wishing to gain HEA Associate Fellowship and HEA Fellowship. Pre-requisites: Activity Facilitated by Online Academic Induction All participants should have engaged with the Academic Induction via the Microsoft Sway site. By […]
This session will concentrate on practical ways for colleagues to engage with, and reduce, a student’s distress. During the session, participants will: • Explore the nature of distress • Look at a case study involving a distressed student and member of staff • Understand practical ways in which we can build a collaborative relationship with […]
Are you a HEA Fellow who valued the mentorship and support you were given? If you want to contribute to the development and support of your colleagues, you too can become a mentor and/or assessor. Come along to this session to find out what it involves and how you can play a part. This session […]
Colleagues who put a lot of time and effort into academic advising and personal tutoring may wish to seek recognition for their efforts. YSJ is an institutional member of an sector-wide organisation called UK Advising & Tutoring (UKAT) which offers three levels of recognition and runs cohorts throughout the year. As part of our institutional […]