Fwd: HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013: Where practice and pedagogy meet

From: HEA STEM <news@mail.heacademy.ac.uk>
Date: 26 October 2012 15:37
To: "d.andrew@qmul.ac.uk" <d.andrew@qmul.ac.uk>
Subject: HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013: Where practice and pedagogy meet

Email not displaying correctly? Click here to view it in your browser. Call for engineering papers HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2013: Where practice and pedagogy meet Dear Colleagues The Higher Education Academy's second annual learning and teaching STEM conference entitled "Where practice and pedagogy meet" will take place on 17-18 April 2013 at The University of Birmingham. Higher education has changed dramatically over the past ten years with advances in technology, the changing expectations of students, growing diversity and the increasing variety of higher education institutions.  This conference aims to disseminate evidence based, effective practice and to examine how this impacts on STEM disciplines. Areas for consideration at the conference will include, but are not limited to; Providing students with the opportunity to learn vital and fundamental lab skills; Improving the employability skills of STEM graduates; Innovative approaches to teaching and assessing large classes; Giving effective feedback to students; Growing diversity in the student population; Practices in peer mentoring; Impact of information technology in learning and teaching; Students as partners.   Important dates/deadlines: 21 November 2012 - deadline for the submission of full papers, abstracts for posters and workshops; 17 February 2013 - deadline for the submission of camera-ready papers; 1 March 2013 - at least one presenting author must be registered.   Submissions should be made through the Easychair website Conference website and submission guidelines   Nominations sought for 'HEA Engineering Technician of the Year' 2012 Technicians have a valuable role in supporting the student learning experience within Engineering departments. In recognition of this the Higher Education Academy is sponsoring an annual award for a technician who has provided outstanding support for the student learning experience in their department.  Details of the competition can be found at; http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2012/Eng_Tech_of_Year_2013 The 'HEA Engineering Technician of the Year Award' will be presented at the HEA STEM Annual Conference 17 Apr 2013 - 18 Apr 2013 at the University of Birmingham. The winner will receive £150 in recognition of their contribution to psychology education.   Hope to see you in Birmingham! Karen Fraser Academic Development Officer STEM   T +44 (0)1904 717500            M +44 (0)7720 968853           karen.fraser@heacademy.ac.uk   The Higher Education Academy, Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York, YO10 5BR www.heacademy.ac.uk – Twitter@HEAcademy                                     Want to unsubscribe or change your details? About the Higher Education Academy The HEA is a national body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education in the UK. We work with institutions across the HE system to help bring about change in learning and teaching to improve the outcomes for students. We do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice and by helping influence, shape and implement policy. The HEA supports staff in higher education throughout their career from those who are new to teaching through to senior management. We offer services in 28 disciplines and throughout the UK, and have offices in England, Wales and Scotland. Through the partnership management team we work directly with institutions to understand individual circumstances and priorities and bring together resources to meet them. Owned by Universities UK and Guild HE, the HEA is funded by the four national funding councils, institutional subscriptions and project income. For more recent news, events and funding opportunities, subscribe to Academy Update. The Higher Education Academy, Company Limited by Guarantee Registered Number 4931031. Registered Office: The Higher Education Academy, Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York, YO10 5BR, United Kingdom. Registered as Charity Number 1101607.