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Dear colleague
We are very pleased to invite you to a UCU Learning for Life course on Research Grant Writing presented by Professor Andrew Derrington.
10:00am – 4pm, Friday 7th November 2014, UCU Head Office, London
This one day workshop is aimed at those currently hoping to apply for research project grants and will cover:
• Understanding how research funding decisions dictate the content and structure of a grant application
• Practical exercises on how to design fundable research projects
• Developing writing skills to present your project effectively to any research funder
As well as being author of the highly acclaimed book The Research Funding Toolkit, Professor Derrington has many years experience working on a range of grant committees, line-managing academics and helping staff write successful grant applications.
For further details, course outline and to register please see here.
Regards
Ed Bailey
Deputy Head UCU Campaigns
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Transforming Assessment Webinar Update
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October 1st webinar: e-Assessment for all - from rhetoric to realities.
Abi James - Chair British Dyslexia Association, consultant Assistive Learning, UK
Alistair McNaught - Senior advisor, Jisc TechDis, UK
Paul Nisbet - Senior Research Fellow and Joint Coordinator of CALL Scotland.
This session will explore some of the key facets of accessible e-assessment to enable access for learners with print disabilities ranging from dyslexia to visual impairment including those with difficulties handling hard copy print. Examples of formal and informal assessments will be discussed along with some particular issues that relate to making maths and science notation accessible.
Further details and RSVP via:
http://bit.ly/webinar1oct2014
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Further information:
The Transforming Assessment webinars are part of a series of free events covering a range of e-assessment topics.
Further information on this and future events, recordings of past sessions, project information and participation/technical help on using the virtual classroom system can be found on our website at transformingassessment.com
Acknowledgements:
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Committed to learning and teaching? Join us at our UK-wide series of enhancement events this year
Internationalisation remains a core focus for UK HE, and is the theme for our second learning and teaching enhancement event, which takes place on Monday 13 October at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh.
Our keynote speaker, Robin Middlehurst, Professor of Higher Education at Kingston University, will address core issues around internationalisation, including how HE can provide and promote a high quality learning experience for all students studying UK higher education programmes.
Many of the event’s workshops will focus on our Internationalisation framework and how it can be used to support and develop delegates’ curriculum design and teaching practice. These include ‘Designing curricula that prepare students for a globally connected world’ and ‘Preparing 21st century graduates to live in and contribute responsibly in a globally interconnected society’.
HEA enhancement events are aligned to the UKPSF, and many are tailored to the needs of individual discipline communities. This event includes a new-to-teaching workshop for those who started substantive teaching duties within the last two years in physical sciences, biosciences and related STEM disciplines.
Find out more and book your place on the event page here.
The HEA is running 15 one-day learning and teaching enhancement events, designed to meet the needs of all higher education learning and teaching. Find out about the first six events here.
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First event 2 October 2014 - Moving with the times: Continuing professional development for changing academic careers
This year the HEA is running 15 one-day learning and teaching enhancement events, designed to meet the needs of all higher education learning and teaching professionals. Each of the events will:
· present the latest HEA research into learning and teaching;
· launch new and updated frameworks and initiatives to help implement work within the four workstreams at departmental, institutional and sector level;
· disseminate practical toolkits and professional development support for individual practice.
You will hear from strategic thinkers and keynote presenters speaking on one of the current key issues in higher education. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take part in workshops or join a masterclass related to the event theme, or increase their knowledge and understanding by attending either a new-to-teaching workshop or writing retreat while at the event.
HEA enhancement events are aligned to the UKPSF, which means your professional development will be enhanced. And many are tailored to the needs of individual discipline communities.
Book your place on the first event, Moving with the times: Continuing professional development for changing academic careers, 2 October 2014, Leicester here.
Our events for 2014 are below. Details of events in 2015 will become available shortly.
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The future of degree classification and accreditation - Higher Education Achievement Reports latest and findings from the GPA pilot
with
Professor Sir Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester and Professor Philippa Levy, Deputy Chief Executive (Academic), Higher Education Academy
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Matthew Andrews, Oxford Brookes University; Jane Clark, Barclays; Robert Dowling, University of Nottingham; Sara Fernandez, Student Hubs; Stephen Isherwood, Association of Graduate Recruiters; Laura Jackson, NUS; Professor Vivien Jones, University of Leeds; Lauren McKay, University of Stirling Students’ Union; Dr Kathleen Paul, Florida State University; Professor Nick Petford, University of Northampton and Professor John Thornes, University of Birmingham
Chaired by:
Baroness Garden of Frognal, former Government Spokesperson for Higher Education and Skills and Viscount Hanworth
Timing: Morning, Thursday, 23rd October 2014
Venue: Central London
This event is CPD certified
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Dear Mr Andrew
I am writing to remind you about the above seminar. Please note there is a charge for most delegates, although concessionary and complimentary places are available (subject to terms and conditions - see below).
The focus:
The way forward for degree classification and accreditation.
Context:
Comes at a time when universities are increasingly considering alternative degree classification systems, such as:
· The Grade Point Average (GPA) system, recently piloted by the Higher Education Academy and due for implementation by some universities from September 2014; and
· Continued use and expanding the scope of Higher Education Achievement Reports (HEAR).
Key discussion points:
Speakers:
Keynotes: Professor Sir Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester and Professor Philippa Levy, Deputy Chief Executive (Academic), Higher Education Academy.
Further confirmed speakers: Matthew Andrews, Academic Registrar and Deputy Director of ASA, Oxford Brookes University; Jane Clark, Head of Campus Recruiting Europe, Middle East and Asia, Barclays; Robert Dowling, Director of Academic Services, University of Nottingham; Sara Fernandez, Executive Director, Student Hubs; Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters; Laura Jackson, President, York St John Students’ Union and Member, Higher Education Committee, NUS; Professor Vivien Jones, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Education), University of Leeds; Lauren McKay, Vice-President Education, University of Stirling Students’ Union; Dr Kathleen Paul, Director, London Study Centre, Florida State University; Professor Nick Petford, Vice-Chancellor, University of Northampton and Professor John Thornes, Professor of Applied Meteorology, University of Birmingham.
Chairs: Baroness Garden of Frognal, former Government Spokesperson for Higher Education and Skills and Viscount Hanworth.
Networking:
Places have been reserved by parliamentary pass-holders from both Houses of Parliament and officials from BIS. Also due to attend are representatives from Abertay University; Accenture; Aston University; Bath Spa University; Birmingham City University; Bournemouth University; Brunel University; Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff University; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; City University London; Clifford Chance; Crossfields Institute; De Montfort University; Graduate Solutions; HEFCE; Higher Education Academy; Institute of Physics; Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); Keele University; Keystone Employment Group; King’s College London; Leeds Trinity University; Liverpool John Moores University; Loughborough University; Middlesex University; Norwich University of the Arts; Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham University; NUS; QAA; Regent’s University London; Richmond The American International University in London; Sheffield Students’ Union; SOAS, University of London; Society of Biology; Staffordshire University; Student Hubs; Swansea University; The Open University; University College London; University of Bradford; University of Bristol; University of Derby; University of East London; University of Edinburgh; University of Essex; University of Exeter; University of Greenwich; University of Hertfordshire; University of Huddersfield; University of Leicester; University of Liverpool; University of London; University of Northampton; University of Reading; University of Southampton; University of St Mark & St John; University of the West of Scotland; University of Ulster; University of Westminster; Wirral Metropolitan College, Merseyside; Work Group; Writtle College, Essex and York St John University.
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Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar: The future of degree classification and accreditation -
Higher Education Achievement Reports latest and findings from the GPA pilot
Timing: Morning, Thursday, 23rd October 2014
Venue: Central London
Draft agenda subject to change
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| 9.00 - 9.05 | Chair’s opening remarks Viscount Hanworth |
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| 9.05 - 9.30 | Higher Education Achievement Reports (HEAR) - impact so far and next steps Professor Sir Robert Burgess, Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 9.30 - 10.20 | Implementing HEAR: awareness, accreditation and engaging with employers To what extent has the HEA’s ‘HEAR Academy’ support scheme helped to address key organisational and financial issues of implementing the HEAR? How should the accreditation of extra-curricular activities that count towards students’ degrees be regulated; is there a need for a standardised list of activities that can be included in section 6:1 of the HEAR? How has the HEAR affected student demand for Year in Industry placements, overseas study, employability modules and other such course content? Is there any evidence that the HEAR has encouraged more students to take part in extra-curricular activities; what steps can universities, students’ unions and other groups take to raise awareness of the HEAR among students in order to boost participation in such activities? How can suppliers of accredited activities take advantage of the HEAR to attract more members and volunteers? What can be done to raise awareness of the HEAR amongst employers, particularly SMEs, and encourage them to utilise it as part of their recruitment process? Where graduate recruiters aren’t using the HEAR, what are the reasons and how could the HEAR be changed to reflect employers’ needs? How has the introduction of the HEAR affected appetite for wider reform of the classification system? Jane Clark, Head of Campus Recruiting Europe, Middle East and Asia, Barclays Sara Fernandez, Executive Director, Student Hubs Robert Dowling, Director of Academic Services, University of Nottingham Professor Nick Petford, Vice-Chancellor, University of Northampton Lauren McKay, Vice-President Education, University of Stirling Students’ Union Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 10.20 - 10.25 | Chair’s closing remarks Viscount Hanworth |
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| 10.25 - 10.50 | Coffee |
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| 10.50 - 10.55 | Chair’s opening remarks Baroness Garden of Frognal, former Government Spokesperson for Higher Education and Skills |
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| 10.55 - 11.25 | Degree classification - where to go next? Professor Philippa Levy, Deputy Chief Executive (Academic), Higher Education Academy Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 11.25 - 12.05 | Case studies from the Grade Point Average (GPA) pilot Matthew Andrews, Academic Registrar and Deputy Director of ASA, Oxford Brookes University Professor Vivien Jones, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Education), University of Leeds Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 12.05 - 12.55 | The future of the degree classification system - GPA and other alternatives What lessons can be derived from the implementation of the HEAR for the introduction of a GPA or other alternative classification systems? Would widespread implementation of a GPA system enable the HEAR to be reduced in size, to focus more on extra-curricular activities rather than a modular breakdown of academic achievement? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the current degree honours system used in the UK; would the implementation of a GPA system address concerns about grade inflation? What are the key conclusions to be drawn from the HEA-led pilots of a GPA system; what challenges arose and how might these be addressed? Has a standard version of the GPA system emerged which could be rolled-out universally across the sector? Would universal adoption of a GPA system be appropriate for all universities courses? If an alternative classification were to be adopted, is GPA the best system to introduce; what other alternative systems exist that could be implemented? Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters Dr Kathleen Paul, Director, London Study Centre, Florida State University Professor John Thornes, Professor of Applied Meteorology, University of Birmingham Laura Jackson, President, York St John Students’ Union and Member, Higher Education Committee, NUS Questions and comments from the floor |
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| 12.55 - 13.00 | Chair’s and Westminster Higher Education Forum closing remarks Baroness Garden of Frognal, former Government Spokesperson for Higher Education and Skills Jonny Roberts, Associate Editor, Westminster Higher Education Forum |
