YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
For our first RIPPLE Reading Group of the academic year, we will come together online to discuss the reading that has inspired us over the summer – whether a novel, a poem, an academic article or report, a self-help book or a manifesto for systemic change! There is no requirement to read anything extra or […]
International research has brought significant benefits to the UK and our international partners, enabling our universities to have a global impact. However, risks associated with international research are becoming increasingly complex. As an active researcher, you have an important role to play in making sure that the research and activities you’re involved in are safe. […]
Research Mentorship session 1 - for mentees (people seeking research mentorship) Facilitator: Professor Alison Laver-Fawcett This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. When: Wednesday 1 November 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30pm Where: Online via Teams meeting (a meeting link will be sent to […]
This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. Facilitator: Marc Fleetham and Michael Wilson from Business Development Office Session Overview: Knowledge exchange (KE) can be defined as any ‘collaborative, creative endeavour that translates knowledge and research into impact on society and the economy’. […]
Our next RIPPLE session will be an online panel discussion on the politics of generative AI (GenAI) and its place within higher education (HE). In this session, we are not looking to discuss university policy or the more practical concerns surrounding the use of GenAI in teaching, learning or assessment, but rather to hold open […]
Academic Tutoring covers everything from reactively helping students to addressing issues that impact their ability to study, to helping students focus on their future academic and professional growth. Yet as AT’s we rarely get time to reflect together on what the purpose of academic tutoring could or should be. This session provides that opportunity for […]
In this session, we aim to facilitate discussion about how our teaching practice can enhance our students’ mental health. We look forward to sharing with you our developing work on compassionate pedagogy (Hamilton & Petty, 2023). We are proud that this approach is influencing teaching practices within and outside of YSJU. Together we bring psychological […]
While reflective writing has become a popular choice in student assessment in recent years, it is often overlooked as a method for staff professional development. This practical session will outline the benefits of structured reflection in a professional context, while offering some methods and models for participants to utilise in creating their own short piece […]
This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24. This session for YSJ staff only will include updates on REF2021, future REFs and a mock REF later this year. Facilitator: Dr Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson When: Thursday 23 November 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30pm Where: Online […]
This session is led by Professor Fiona Smart, HEA Principal Fellow. Fiona retired in June 2021 as Head of the Department of Learning & Teaching Enhancement at Edinburgh Napier University, where she still supports colleagues aiming for Principal Fellowship. Fiona now works globally as an independent HE consultant and alongside her other significant projects, is […]
‘Discussing Decolonisation’ is a six-part mini-series taking place in person and online across the academic year 2023-24, hosted by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Team at York St John University (YSJU). The series aims to showcase and critically engage with the vital work that staff and students across the sector are undertaking to develop anti-racist […]
What does decolonisation mean in the context of Higher Education (HE) today? How should we understand the relationship between decolonial theory and practice? And what challenges and possibilities exist within decolonial praxis for structural as well as institutional transformation? Join us for this online Q&A with Dr Adam Elliot-Cooper (QMUL) and Dr Amit Singh (Manchester), […]
