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Talk About Teaching 2023: Exploring Mental Health & Wellbeing in HE

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 Events Portfolio 2022-23

Various , United Kingdom

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 […]

PAD clinic: Action Research – A participatory approach to social justice

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton  RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme 22/23 Theme: Institute for Social Justice (ISJ) PAD clinic Session Overview: This session will include an exploration of social justice as a verb, not just as a noun.   There are many theoretical debates about what social justice actually means – what it would […]

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Academic Induction Day 1 – New to Teaching at YSJ

DG/125 De Grey Building, York St John University

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 […]

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Academic Induction Day 2 – Core learning and teaching activities

DG/125 De Grey Building, York St John University

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 […]

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Academic Induction Day 3 – Professional development and recognition

FS036 Foss building, York St John University

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 […]

A pluralistic approach to research

TW/105 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Session facilitator: Professor Lynne Gabriel A pluralistic approach to research: What is a pluralistic approach to research? It's a perspective that appreciates diverse methods and approaches to meaning-making and knowledge production. This seminar introduces pluralistic research concepts and practices and invites participants to consider how they might utilize a pluralistic perspective. This session takes place […]

Recruitment Success

TW/105 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Session facilitators: York St John University Careers team During this session, you will be supported to explore the key principles behind maximising success within the recruitment process and build your confidence with securing professional opportunities, linked to your own version of success for the future. This is a precursor to the 'Interviewing for professional opportunities' […]

Staying Motivated 2

TW/105 York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Extended periods of research and writing can be exhausting, lonely, or demoralising. This session will encourage you to get back on track when you feel stuck. We will discuss ways to break down your work into manageable tasks, to set realistic goals and to enjoy the process again. Learning Outcomes: • Reflect on your experiences […]

POSTPONED: Moral Responsibility in Research

York St John University 44 Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

This session has been postponed. Details of the rescheduled date and time will be published once confirmed. Session Facilitator: Associate Professor David Hill  This is a session about building moral encounters with participants into qualitative research. We will think about how to theorise responsibly; how to design and conduct data collection with human participants that […]

Managing Distressed Students Training

SK/128 Skell Building, York St John University, York, United Kingdom

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 […]

Research Excellence Framework (REF) information session for YSJ staff

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Dr Beth Goodwin-Andersson  This session for YSJ staff only will include updates on REF2021, future REFs and a mock REF later this year. Follow this link to book your place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-excellence-framework-ref-information-session-for-ysj-staff-tickets-444129391967