Month: May 2023

Overview and Programme 

Organised by the Academic Development Unit (ADU), the Festival of Learning 2023 took place on Tuesday 13 June (in person, at Park Campus, Cheltenham) and Wednesday 14 June (online).   The Festival was open to all staff from academic…

External Keynote Lecture – Jim Dickinson

Tuesday 13 June, 10.00-11.00, TC014, Park Campus Should higher education look to the future or the past?  We tend to be told to look to the future when planning, but in a world increasingly characterised by its volatility,…

Open Paper Session: Working in partnership to develop professional graduates 

Tuesday 13 June, 11.15-12.45, TC014, Park Campus *The above image is from the film ‘The New Puritans’ – see item no iv. below. Four Academic Exchanges (verbal presentations of 13-14 minutes, each followed by 6-7 minutes for questions)…

Interactive Lunch

Tuesday 13 June, 12.45-14.00, TC007, Park Campus A buffet lunch set amongst a range of stands that will include poster presentations, learning technology demonstrations and a range of teaching development initiatives. The Interactive Lunch is a fantastic opportunity…

PGR Poster Competition Final

Tuesday 13 June, 12.45-14.00, TC007, Park Campus Our Poster Presentation Competition was re-introduced and took place in person at our Park Campus.  Our finalists were challenged to create a Poster Presentation to a brief set by our Head…

Internal Keynote Lecture – Sustainability Team

Tuesday 13 June, 14.00-15.00, TC014, Park Campus Students driving anti-greenwash education  Alex Ryan (Director of Sustainability), Miriam Webb (Sustainability Engagement Manager) and Bea Hughes (Sustainability Co-ordinator) This session shares the story and outcomes of a QAA funded Collaborative Enhancement…

Teaching & Scholarship Recognition Showcase

Tuesday 13 June, 15.15-16.00, TC014, Park Campus The University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is proud to support a range of schemes that recognise groups and individuals who foster excellence in teaching, learning and assessment within and beyond the institution….

Open Paper Session 1: Delivering more equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environments  

Wednesday 14 June, 09.30-11.00, Online Four Academic Exchanges (verbal presentations of 13-14 minutes, each followed by 6-7 minutes for questions). This session will be chaired by Anne Goodenough, Professor in Applied Ecology and National Teaching Fellow. Recording of…

Open Paper Session 2: Deepening student engagement, relationships and belonging  

Wednesday 14 June, 11.15-12.30, Online Two Academic Exchanges (verbal presentations of 13-14 minutes, each followed by 6-7 minutes for questions) and three Lightning Presentations (verbal presentations of no more than 6 minutes, each followed by 4 minutes for…

Open Paper Session 3: Preparing students for professional practice 

Wednesday 14 June, 13.30-15.00, Online Four Academic Exchanges (verbal presentations of 13-14 minutes, each followed by 6-7 minutes for questions). This session will be chaired by Alan Marvell, Senior Lecturer in Events Management and National Teaching Fellow. Recording…

Open Paper Session 4: Teaching creatively to enable a diversity of students to flourish  

Wednesday 14 June, 15.15-16.15, Online Two Academic Exchanges (verbal presentations of 13-14 minutes, each followed by 6-7 minutes for questions) and two Lightning Presentations (verbal presentations of no more than 6 minutes, each followed by 4 minutes for…

Closing Remarks

Professor Sarah Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Enhancement and Research, shares her post-event thoughts and thanks.