Academic Practice Conferences and other information: February 2018

Monday, 26 February 2018

FW: UK Advising and Tutoring Conference 2018

Boundaries in student tutoring and support:

working together to enhance student wellbeing.

UK Advising and Tutoring - Conference 2018

27-28 March 2018, University of Derby, United Kingdom

The conference will focus specifically on partnership working across student support systems and the impact that this working can have on the student experience. The conference aims to explore new research, innovative practice, and contemporary discussion on student support through advising and tutoring.

Keynote Speakers –

Brett McFarlane, Ed.D., Board of Directors Member at NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) and Executive Director of Academic Advising at University of California Davis. Brett is a consultant focused on improving the success of students in higher education through the creation of focused and intentional integrated learning, communication, support, and assessment networks that bridge academic and student affairs.

Sam Grogan, Ph.D., Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience, University of Salford, Principal Fellow of the HEA and Director of the University Alliance Teaching Excellence Alliance. Sam's role combines executive responsibility for assurance of the quality and standards of the institutional academic portfolio and its strategic direction and characteristics, alongside leadership and enhancement of the wider student experience towards a holistic sustainable student success.

Delegate rates are as follows:

· £250 – Two day delegate (includes UKAT membership for 2018 and Conference Dinner*)

· £150 – One day delegate (includes UKAT membership for 2018 – No Conference Dinner)

· £0 – UKAT Conference Committee Member

· £185 – Two day UKAT Committee Member (includes UKAT membership for 2018 and Conference Dinner)

· £60 – One day Student delegate – Full-time students only (includes UKAT membership for 2018 – No Conference Dinner)

· £100 – Two day Student delegate – Full-time students only (includes UKAT membership for 2018 and Conference Dinner)

* Conference Dinner (Optional)

The conference dinner will be taking place at Masa Restaurant on the evening of Tuesday 27th March. Guest arrival time is from 7.00pm and dinner will be served at 7.45pm. Dinner will be followed by music / disco at the same venue.

Dave Lochtie

UK Advising & Tutoring Professional Development Chair

Pre-Order a copy of the upcoming book "Becoming an Effective Personal Tutor in Higher Education" here.

Student Voice & Development Manager

Union of Students, University of Derby

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You can give me a call on 01332 592172

Or send me a postcard at Union of Students, University of Derby,

Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

If you want to find out more about us, check out derbyunion.co.uk

Search for us on all social channels: derbyunion

Friday, 23 February 2018

FW: Registration open for Interdisciplinary L&T Conference

We are delighted to announce that Registration is now open for the Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Pedagogy and Practice 2018 Conference.

http://teachingexcellence.leeds.ac.uk/events/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-pedagogy-and-practice-call-for-papers/

Over the course of both dates, various themes will be explored, including emerging practices of interdisciplinary learning and teaching and an examination of the impact and application of pedagogy on these new forms of curriculum design and delivery.

The Keynote will be delivered by Dr. Vanda Zajko, Programme Director for the interdisciplinary BA and MLib Liberal Arts programmes at Bristol University.

An initial programme and further details are on the website.

The event builds on previous conferences hosted by the University of Sheffield (link https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/staff/learning-teaching/our-approach/current/interdisciplinarity/conference) and The Open University (link http://www.open.ac.uk/cicp/main/events/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-frameworks-and-practice-6-april-2017-milton-keynes)."

FW: Transforming Assessment Webinars - 2018 series [JISCmail]

Transforming Assessment Webinar Update

[Via JISCmail - this is not direct email - apologies for any cross posting]

The Transforming Assessment webinars, series nine, 2018 begins soon!

Transforming Assessment is an international education community. We bring together experts, academics and practitioners in assessment in higher education. Now in our ninth year, we offer free monthly non-commercial online seminars on a range of topics from both research and practice perspectives.

Hosted by Dr Mathew Hillier, Monash Education Academy, Monash University, Australia and Professor Geoffrey Crisp, PVC-Education, University of New South Wales, Australia.

The 2018 series almost finalised!
Follow the links for each session for further information and registration.

4 April 2018: Shades of meaning: nuance in written and audio feedback
http://ta.vu/4apr2018

2 May 2018: Risk aware: enhancing students’ clinical competence in risky environments through blended simulation-based learning
http://ta.vu/2may2018

6 June 2018: e-Assessment Awards - winners panel review (eAssessment Association UK)
http://ta.vu/6jun2018

11 July 2018: Transforming Feedback (Assessment in Higher Education conference 2018 panel review)
http://ta.vu/11jul2018

1 August 2018: Unlocking the code to digital literacy - implications for learning and assessment
http://ta.vu/1aug2018

5 September 2018: Virtual work integrated learning in engineering
http://ta.vu/5sep2018

3 October 2018: *TBC*
http://ta.vu/3oct2018

7 November 2018: Mindful assessment design (Higher Education Academy)
http://ta.vu/7nov2018

All sessions are made available at no cost to speakers or participants. Sessions are recorded and published online following the live event.
Further details and session registration at http://TransformingAssessment.com

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Further information:
The Transforming Assessment webinars are part of a series of free events covering a range of assessment and e-assessment topics.
Sessions are hosted by Professor Geoffrey Crisp, PVC Education, University of New South Wales and Dr Mathew Hillier, Monash Education Academy, Monash University, Australia.
Further information on this and future events, recordings of past sessions, links to resources and participation/technical help on using the virtual seminar system can be found on our website at transformingassessment.com

Acknowledgements:
Support for this activity has been provided by the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (as the 'e-Assessment SIG'), the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching, University of New South Wales, Monash University and the University of Queensland. The views expressed in this publication/activity do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring institutions.
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regards,

Dr Mathew Hillier
Honorary Academic/Snr Lecturer
The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
(was 'Teaching and Educational Development Institute'),
The University of Queensland, Australia
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Wednesday, 21 February 2018

FW: Call for contributions to the SOAS Learning and Teaching Conference 2018

Call for contributions to the SOAS Learning and Teaching Summer 2018 Conference: Motivating and transforming learning throughout the student journey

Date: Friday 8 June 2018

Venue: SOAS, University of London

Learning and Teaching Development at SOAS is delighted to invite proposals for presentations, poster presentations and lightning talks at our summer 2018 learning and teaching conference: Motivating and transforming learning throughout the student journey on 8 June 2018. We welcome contributions from staff and students.

The themes of this conference are focused on the following key areas:

· Collaborative learning

· Critical and reflective thinking to raise attainment

· Decolonising the learning experience

· Global and intercultural learning

· Independent learning

· Improving career outcomes

Please submit an abstract of your proposal in no more than 300 words to ltd@soas.ac.uk. Submissions deadline: Tuesday 27 March 2018

https://www.soas.ac.uk/ltd/learning-and-teaching-conference/5th-learning-and-teaching-conference-june-2018/

Dr Angela Gallagher-Brett SFHEA

Head of Learning and Teaching Development

SOAS, University of London

London WC1H 0XG
+44 (0)207 898 4554

FW: UUK and HEA invite you to meet with fellow teaching and learning professionals

Universities UK would like to invite you to join us and the Higher Education Academy at our third annual Innovation and excellence in teaching and learning conference to receive a tailored and professional update on current issues and network with peers from across the sector.

This event brings together higher education professionals responsible for developing institutional teaching and learning policy and strategy.

The day is an opportunity to meet fellow teaching and learning professionals to exchange ideas, share best practice and keep up to date with the most innovative practices in the sector.

See the full agenda here: http://bit.ly/IETL18

Last year the event attracted over 100 teaching and learning professionals from across the UK and provided excellent networking opportunities.
What previous delegates said about the event:

"A well-structured event to raise the profile of challenges facing HEIs and providing very good opportunities for networking."

"An excellent and informative day. Great speakers and great conversation."

"Good conference, interesting insights to take back home."

"This was a great conference – lots of useful ideas shared and I can go back and implement so much of it straight away."

Confirmed speakers include:
Professor Bob Cryan, Vice Chancellor, University of Huddersfield Professor Susan Rigby, Vice-Chancellor, Bath Spa University Pauline Hanesworth, Academic Lead, Equality and Diversity / TEF, Higher Education Academy Helen Beetham, Consultant, JISC Curriculum Design programme Professor Veronica Bamber, Director, Centre for Academic Practice, Queen Margaret University Ian Dunn, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience), Coventry University Ellie Russell, Student Engagement and Partnership Manager, The Student Enjoyment Partnership (TSEP) Sarah Davies, Head of Higher Education and Student Experience, Jisc Niall Sclater, Learning Analytics Consultant to Jisc Chris Hale, Director of Policy, Universities UK

See the full agenda and book your place: http://bit.ly/IETL18

We look forward to seeing you there.

FW: Call for contributions to the SOAS Learning and Teaching Conference 2018

Call for contributions to the SOAS Learning and Teaching Summer 2018 Conference: Motivating and transforming learning throughout the student journey

Date: Friday 8 June 2018

Venue: SOAS, University of London

The themes of this conference are focused on the following key areas:

· Collaborative learning

· Critical and reflective thinking to raise attainment

· Decolonising the learning experience

· Global and intercultural learning

· Independent learning

· Improving career outcomes

Please submit an abstract of your proposal in no more than 300 words to ltd@soas.ac.uk. Submissions deadline: Tuesday 27 March 2018

https://www.soas.ac.uk/ltd/learning-and-teaching-conference/5th-learning-and-teaching-conference-june-2018/

Dr Angela Gallagher-Brett SFHEA

Head of Learning and Teaching Development

SOAS, University of London

London WC1H 0XG
+44 (0)207 898 4554

FW: RAISE18 - call for contributions - deadline approaching!

RAISE 18 Call for Papers - Reminder

Working better together: collaborations in student engagement

5^th – 7^th September 2018, Sheffield Hallam University

The annual conference for Researching, Advancing & Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) is being held on 5^th to 7^th September. The call for papers is now live and we ask for your proposals by 28^th February 2018.

The conference offers the opportunity to showcase practice and research and take part in lively discussion about student engagement and partnership. Staff in all roles, students, and others interested in university and college higher education are welcome to contribute.

For more details, visit the Call for Papers on our RAISE 18 website.

@RAISEnetwork #RAISE18

www.raise-network.com

RAISE Conference Organiser RAISE 2018

Dr Jill LeBihan SFHEA Head of Student Engagement

Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research

Oneleven Building | City Campus

0114 225 5983 | j.lebihan@shu.ac.uk |

Monday, 19 February 2018

FW: learning from Cultural Literacy: Practice and theory - Call for Papers

LEARNING FROM CULTURAL LITERACY: PRACTICE AND THEORY

Call for papers & proposals: http://cleurope.eu

9-10th July 2018

Monash University Prato Centre, Italy

Deadline: 5pm Monday 19 March 2018 (CET)

Under the broad thematic umbrella of "Learning from Cultural Literacy", this interdisciplinary Symposium aims to share new research on Cultural Literacy and its application to different fields.

We are interested in experimental and traditional formats and welcome applications that touch on one or more of the following areas:

Pedagogical approaches to Cultural Literacy: how can we best teach/learn using Cultural Literacy as a pedagogical method, or how can we teach/learn about Cultural Literacy, as a subject matter?
What can translation teach us about Cultural Literacy?
Creative representations of Cultural Literacy.
Semiotics and cultural readability, different approaches to reading and interpreting the world.
Cultural Literacy and digital humanities.
Literature and Cultural Literacy: literary theory vs. literary practice.
Cultural Literacy and inter/transdisciplinarity.

The Symposium will include presentations, discussion papers, workshop sessions and roundtables on potential research areas for collaborative international projects through publications and grants, in Europe and abroad.

FORMAT

The symposium will include practice-based workshops, paper presentations, and roundtables. We will also have a forum for doctoral student presentations in the evenings.

Contributions will be in English. Papers will be a maximum of 10 minutes long. Proposals for workshops must be at least one hour long. The themes for the roundtable discussions will be determined by the Programme Committee, and announced in advance.

Please send a 200-300 word abstract of your proposed paper or workshop including the title of your proposal, your name, contact details, and affiliation to Ms Eloise Faichney at: eloise.faichney@monash.edu.au.

For more information go to: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/cle-symposium-2018/

Cultural Literacy in Europe Website: http://cleurope.eu
Email: culturalliteracyineurope@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturalLiteracyEurope/
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/572410789762739/

Sunday, 18 February 2018

FW: 16th e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition London April 2018 ‘Risk and Reward: How do we deliver the benefits of e-Assessment?’

16th e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition

'Risk and Reward: How do we deliver the benefits of e-Assessment?'

America Square Conference Centre, City of London - Weds. 18th and Thurs. 19th April 2018

in association with the e-Assessment Association e-Assessment Awards Gala Dinner

www.e-assessment-question.com

The e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition will be the 16th annual international conference on e-Assessment and computer supported assessment and qualifications.

We are delighted to say speakers this year include

The Speakers include
Nicola Blackwell, Turnitin
Gavin Busuttil-Reynaud, Director, Alphaplus Mark Dawe, CEO, AELP Colin Deal, Chair Day Two Sofie Emmertsen, Inspera Alistair Fryer-Bovill, PSI Ian Gurling, AO Manager Fire Industry Association Awarding Organisation (FIA AO).
Andrew Harland, CEO, Int. Examinations Officers Association Graham Hudson, MD, GA Partnership Vincent de Jong, Trifork Learning Chris Kirk, MD, Digital Me John Kleeman, Founder, Questionmark Martin Mackain Bremner, Chair Day One Phil McNeilage, CEO, COMPROBO Brian Moon, Chief Technology Officer, Perigean Louella Morton, Executive Director, TestReach Graham Orpwood, Professor Emeritus of Education at York University, Toronto, and International Projects Manager, Vretta Denis Saunders, CEO and Founder, Calibrand (keynote, day one) Murray Silver, BizExaminer Bernhard Waglechner, BizExaminer Martyn Ware, SQA Matthew White, NCC Education John Winkley, Director, Alphaplus .... plus more speakers to be annouced

Who will tackle questions such as:

'Where is digital technology taking the challenge to deliver efficient, robust and reliable assessment of skills, knowledge and understanding?'
'How can we raise standards and improve achievement, meeting regulatory goals and learner expectations'
'Who is leading the way in delivering 21st Century digital assessment?'
'How will Institutions and Organisations manage the Assessment process so that it is a central part of learning, training and skills development'
'What can e-Assessment tell us about students and employees, how do we mine this data to get closer to the cohort, understand their learning and development needs'
'How does the world of digital natives, social media, big data, innovative technology affect computer based testing and assessment?'

Computer based assessment has grown significantly since the early days of automatic test publishing and certification. We have seen developments like paperless examination projects, e-proctoring, open badges, social media, BYOD, the growth of e-portfolios, the proliferation of question types, the rise of government initiatives and policies following FELTAG and Curriculum for Excellence, including the focus on technology in Apprenticeships, the expectations of digital natives resulting from rapid growth in technology and its use.

Both days will look at the broad spectrum of innovative e-assessment from assessment for learning and formative assessment in the classroom and the workplace, to digital delivery of high stakes qualifications, to the use of technology to support and enhance assessment, qualifications and certification - developing robust, reliable and cost-effective solutions to support learners, teachers and institutions.

Bookings may be made for either day or both days of the event, with a discount for Charities, Schools, Colleges, Universities and those in the public sector. We are delighted to be working with the e-Assessment Association and their gala dinner to be held on the evening of the 18th April 2018 at which the second e-Assessment Awards will be presented. Delegates to the conference can optionally book their place at the dinner when booking for the conference.

We trust you or one of your colleagues will be able to join us for what will certainly prove to be an invaluable and thought-provoking event.

Jeff Ross

Director, Assessment Tomorrow
email : jeff@assessmenttomorrow.com for more details

Visit the e-Assessment Question 2018 web site: www.e-assessment-question.com to read more about the conference and for details on how to registration.

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

FW: 'Learning through Listening' - free workshops

I am pleased to announce that registration for 'Learning through Listening: Creating open spaces for interdisciplinary dialogue' is now open. The event draws on the resources and experiences of the HEFCE Catalyst funded teaching innovation project 'Unmaking Single Perspectives: a Listening Project' currently running at Keele University and lead by Dr. Zoe Robinson. The event will explore pedagogies of listening and one-to-one communication that enables and facilitates learning from others through interdisciplinary and inter-cultural dialogue. At Keele we have used approaches from such pedagogies to raise awareness of, and explore, sustainable development, as defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, however the dialogic approaches and activities we have used are fully transferable to other contexts.

If you have an interest in enhancing the student experience through developing transferable skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, dialogic approaches or education for sustainable development this workshop is for you. There will be an opportunity to find out more about the project and our approaches, try out some of the activities we have developed for yourself, and take part in discussions aimed at sharing and developing high quality learning and teaching practice in higher education.

The event is free to attend and offered at three different locations around the UK:

19th March - Keele University, Staffordshire.

18th April – London South Bank University, London.

23rd April - Edinburgh University, Scotland.

Full details and registration can be found on the project website:

https://www.keele.ac.uk/listeningproject/projectevents/disseminationevents/

For more information about this project

Read the blog: https://usplisteningproject.wordpress.com/

Follow us on Twitter: @UPSlistenproj

We look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops!

Christa Appleton

Education Project Officer

Tel:01782 733180

Email: c.appleton@keele.ac.uk

Geography, Geology and the Environment

WS1.04, William Smith Building

Keele University

Staffordshire

ST5 5BG

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

FW: CALL FOR PAPERS: 7th Annual PedRIO Conference, University of Plymouth, 20th April 2018

CALL FOR PAPERS: 7^th Annual PedRIO Conference, University of Plymouth, 20^th April 2018

Aimed at bringing together leading academics from across the UK and beyond, the conference will present high quality papers, workshops and posters, and will be themed around the following areas:

• Enhancing the student experience
• Public Engagement and Pedagogic Research
• Students as Core: compassion, politics and support in the Academy
• Gaming and Simulation
• The Sustainable Student

• Interdisciplinary learning

Please submit your abstract via the link below – closing date: Friday 16^th February 2018.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PedRIO7th

Registration for the conference is now open here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/7th-annual-pedrio-conference

For any queries about the conference, please email pedrio@plymouth.ac.uk

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FW: Open lecture by Stefan Collini at the University of Westminster

'De-coding Edspeak: the language of higher education today'

You are cordially invited to a public lecture entitled 'De-coding Edspeak: the language of higher education today' by Stefan Collini on 12^th February 6.00pm-6.45pm with Q&A to follow at Fyvie Hall.

We are pleased to welcome Stefan Collini to the University as he is one of the most prominent and eloquent commentators and critics of contemporary Higher Education policy in Britain and has written extensively on this topic, including his latest publication, Speaking of Universities (2017).

Stefan Collini is Professor Emeritus of Intellectual History and English Literature at Cambridge University and Fellow of the British Academy. He is a frequent contributor to The London Review of Books, The Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian, and The Nation, and an occasional broadcaster. His works include Speaking of Universities (2017), Common Writing: Essays on Literary Culture and Public Debate (2016), What Are Universities For? (2012) Absent Minds: Intellectuals in Britain (2006), and English Pasts: Essays in History and Culture (1999).

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/de-coding-edspeak-the-language-of-higher-education-today-tickets-42118691139

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

FW: Second Call for Papers: 16th Academic Practice and Technology (APT2018) conference - 03 July 2018

SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS: 16th Academic Practice and Technology (APT2018) conference , "An uncertain future: Adapting academic practice for an evolving digital world".

Tuesday 3 July 2018

https://showtime.gre.ac.uk/index.php/ecentre/apt2018/schedConf/index

This annual conference, co-hosted by the University of Greenwich and the London School of Economics (LSE), will be held on Tuesday the 3rd of July 2018 at Queen Anne Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich campus, SE10 9LS.

Please put the date in your diary, and pass on details to colleagues who may find this one day event of interest.

APT 2018 will showcase emerging and evolving academic practice with educational technology, focusing in 2018 on the need to adapt practice within a higher education sector that many expect to be turbulent in the years ahead. Contributions are welcome from academic practitioners, researchers, technologists, librarians, professional services staff and student-staff partnerships.

To submit please complete the template that can be found on the APT2018 website and upload to the conference submissions page by midnight on Friday 13^thApril https://showtime.gre.ac.uk/index.php/ecentre/apt2018/schedConf/submitPaper

With kind regards,

The APT2018 organising team

apt@gre.ac.uk

Dr Timos Almpanis, SFHEA, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Teaching, Learning & Professional Development

Educational Development Unit

QM162, Greenwich Campus

University of Greenwich

London SE10 9LS

Tel: +44(0)208 3318901 | E-mail: T.Almpanis@gre.ac.uk

University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg. no. 986729). Registered office: Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

FW: UAL Research Fortnight 5-16 March: Pedagogic Research Events

UAL Research Fortnight 5-16 March: Pedagogic Research Events

The Teaching and Learning Exchange is pleased to present its 2018 programme of pedagogy related evening events, open to any interested colleagues from across the HE and creative sectors.

Booking is essential. For more event details and to reserve your place please visit the individual event links below.

We hope to see some of you there!

Wed 7 March 5pm – 6.30pm

Do we still need to talk about the purpose of universities?

Lindsay Jordan

Chelsea College of Arts

Thurs 8 March 5pm – 6.30pm

Art School: Who says 'anything goes' and why this idea isn't what it seems?

Prof Susan Orr

Chelsea College of Arts

Mon 12 March 5pm – 6.30pm

Diversity, Pedagogy and the Creative Arts: perceptions and experiences of diverse students at UAL