YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling

Online

Session facilitated by Dr Robert Vaughan A beginners introduction into the popular structural equation modelling software MPlus. This session will introduce beginners to the basic commands and procedures needed to analyses quantitative data using a range of flexible yet powerful analytical techniques. No experience is needed and example results will be provided so that students […]

Creating Your Thesis

Online

Right from the start of writing we recommend you use the features of Word to enhance your work and save you time. Let Word handle all the tables of contents and cross-references - . If you ever manually type a page number then you are missing a trick. Set up your document now so that […]

Working on publication in the arts

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

Facilitator: Professor Matthew Reason RDF Indicator: D1 Theme: Methodologies, tools and techniques   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 process of submission, revision and publication for […]

HEA Senior Fellowship – Considering ‘Leadership’ of Learning & Teaching

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

This session is designed to support colleagues who are either in the process of, or considering claiming for HEA Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) in the future. Many colleagues applying for SFHEA lead L&T initiatives from a non-managerial position and often struggle to articulate, or align their practice with the extroverted and 'masculine' approaches to leadership that […]

Creative Methods in Research

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

Creative Methods in Research – Discussion and Clinic Divine Charura and Matthew Reason   The use of creative methods in research – including drawing, photography, creative writing, collaging, vlogging and more –  is now established across disciplines ranging from health to education, psychology to the arts. Creative methods involve inviting participants to engage in an […]

Publishing in academic journals

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

Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill RDF Indicator: D2 Session Overview:   This session will provide insight into the process of publishing research in peer-review journals from the perspective of the author, reviewer, and editor. As a consequence, attendees will be better prepared for the trials and tribulations of publishing their own research. It will be delivered by […]

Academic presentation skills

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

Session Overview:   Academic presentation skills will enable you to disseminate your research to specialist and non-specialist audiences, deliver a powerful presentation and create impactful presentation slides. Learning Outcomes: • How to disseminate your research to a specialist and non-specialist audience. • Create clear presentation slides. • Deliver powerful presentations. Booking info: This session will take […]

Reviewing for Journals

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

Session Facilitator: Professor Andy Hill, Head of Postgraduate Research Summary: This session will provide guidance on expectations, typical practice, and handy hints and tips regarding how to review for academic journals. As a consequence, attendees will be able to provide more effective reviews and build a reputation as a timely and excellent reviewer. It will […]

Ethnographic Fieldwork

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

Session Facilitator: Professor Lee Higgins In this session, we will discuss an ethnographic approach to research with particular attention to participant observation. We will locate the strategy as a form of qualitative research developing from anthropology. Examples will be predominantly taken from an ethnomusicological perspective and provide an opportunity to critically consider the approach. Learning […]

Student Mental Health: Identify-Respond-Support

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre Manchester, United Kingdom

In response to extremely positive feedback from previous delegates, Open Forum Events are pleased to be once again hosting the highly insightful Student Mental Health conference on 9 November 2022. Focusing on the many challenges that students face throughout their educational journey that can impact on their mental wellbeing, this fourth event is well anticipated and […]

Student Mental Health: Identify-Respond-Support

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom

In response to extremely positive feedback from previous delegates, Open Forum Events are pleased to be once again hosting the highly insightful Student Mental Health conference. Focusing on the many challenges that students face throughout their educational journey that can impact on their mental well-being, this fourth event is well anticipated and is an important addition […]

Professional recognition: Giving back through mentoring & assessing

Microsoft Teams --, United Kingdom

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 […]