“Intellectual Property: Rights, Risks and Rebellions in International Higher Education”.

The eleventh annual Drapers’ Lecture will be held on Wednesday 28^th January at 6pm at Queen Mary University of London.

We are delighted that Dr Jo Beall, Director Education and Society at the British Council will be joining us to deliver the 2017 lecture, titled “Intellectual Property: Rights, Risks and Rebellions in International Higher Education”.

To book - http://bit.ly/DrapersLecture17

FW: Universities and Schools: Selection, Sponsorship & Social Mobility

Leading the universities and schools agenda View email in browser A one-day conference on Friday 25th November at Coventry University, London. Booking now open.  The government has brought education back to the top of the political agenda. Alongside the Higher Education and Research Bill, a new consultation raises big questions about universities and schools and the shape of the whole education landscape. It is, for this reason, we are bringing together experts from across education sectors to discuss how universities can take the agenda forward. There is an opportunity to shape the emerging policies, but we need to act quickly. The consultation has wide-ranging proposals for all parts of the education system, including the controversial return of grammar schools. But away from the headlines, there are numerous measures that will have significant impact on universities.  What does this have to do with higher education? There are two key measures in the consultation which universities need to think about the most. The first is the return of grammar schools which will pose a problem for widening participation as the evidence is that for all the pupils doing well in the selective state sector, there are many more pupils out there doing worse. Constraining social mobility in the educational pipeline hampers universities' attempts to provide the best education for those who would benefit most. However, the most direct impact on universities in the consultation is the requirement, as part of an Access Agreement for universities to sponsor schools. The government recognises that there is already a large number of university-school sponsorship arrangements, though it should also be noted these aren't universally successful. The real challenge comes with the proposal that universities would have to ensure that the schools they sponsor are rated by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding. Carry on reading... Join the debate Wonkhe is hosting a conference in London on Friday 25th November to explore the government's proposals and what they mean for universities. The event will draw on research commissions by Hefce on university-school sponsorship, hear from a variety of perspectives where universities already sponsor schools including an academic contributor and a head teacher. Professor Les Ebdon, Director of Fair Access, will address the conference and there will be a panel on grammar schools and social mobility. The programme includes opportunity for discussion, and the event should be essential for anyone working on their university's response to the government consultation. Staff working in strategy, policy, recruitment, admissions and widening participation should attend. Other speakers include: Chris Millward, Director (Policy), HEFCE Tim Allan, York Consulting Eireann Attridge, Access and Funding Officer, Cambridge University Students' Union Dr Janet Hannah, CEO, Coventry University London Campus Nick Hillman, Director, Higher Education Policy Institute Guy Keith-Miller, Head of Academy and Trust Partnerships, University of the West of England Mark Leach, Director and Editor-in-Chief, Wonkhe Judy Rider, Principal, Brompton Academy (sponsored by University of Kent) Professor Peter Vukusic, Associate Dean for Education of the College of Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences To read the full agenda, and find out more click here. If you have any questions about the conference, email events@wonkhe.com. Register your place Read more on Wonkhe Vice chancellor of Portsmouth University Graham Galbraith assesses the new proposals and asks whether there are lessons we can learn from the Californian experience. Joel Mullan unpacks the experience of school sponsorship so far, and David Morris put the proposals in a wider context of the social mobility debate.

FW: 12 Apps of Christmas 2016

 

 

 

Are you interested in exploring which free mobile apps could help you in your teaching or supporting your students?

 

Would you like to take part in a fun, free, practical online course this December?

 

Then the 12 Apps of Christmas could be for you.

 

Last year, over 1000 participants from around the world took part in a new open course hosted by Regent’s University London - the 12 Apps of Christmas.  In just a few minutes a day, they learned about and tried out a range of free mobile apps with potential classroom use, built a community of practice, and had fun doing so.

 

The course was a success, winning the Credo Digital Information Literacy Award and inspiring people to run versions at other institutions.

 

Now, the original is back – better than ever! From 1st to 16th December 2016.

 

The 12 Apps of Christmas 2016 will offer a completely new range of carefully selected apps, while keeping to the same simple, entertaining formula which made it so successful last year. Expect guest posts, engaging hands-on activities, and a chance to be part of a friendly, enquiring community of educators worldwide.

 

And for those of you who took part last year – yes, we’re afraid the Christmas cracker jokes will be back…

 

To enrol on the 12 Apps of Christmas 2016, go to:

http://tinyurl.com/12AoC16

 

Watch the video here:

http://helixmedia.regents.ac.uk/Play/3360

 

Twitter: @12AoC #12AoC

 

Best wishes

 

Chris Rowell

 

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FW: Assessment in HE Call for Proposals 6th International AHE Conference 28 & 29 June 2017, Manchester, UK:

 

The AHE Conference is a key event for all those interested in research and development of assessment practice and policy.  We are delighted to advise you that the call for proposals for the 6^th International AHE Conference 28 & 29 June 2017 is now open. This event is to be held at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel, Manchester, UK.

 

Conference 2017 proposal submission guidelines

We invite you to submit proposals for this conference on any of the themes listed below in the context of higher education assessment. The suitability of submissions will be decided by an anonymous peer review process. We look forward to another exciting conference and value the time you will spend on your submission; we look forward to reading about your work. See below for guidance on submissions…

 

The deadline for submission of proposals is 09 January 2017.  Please submit your proposals online here

For further information on AHE network, previous conferences and seminars please follow this link

 

Conference Formats

The formats are designed to promote dialogue focused on research, innovation or policy development in assessment in higher education:

 

·        Poster & Pitch: this popular format involves an A0 poster plus a three minute pitch in a themed room followed by time for the audience to interact with individual presenters. These sessions attract a special interest audience and provide great networking opportunities. Poster & pitch may focus on research or practice exchange.

·        Research Presentation: this is a standard research presentation of 20 minutes maximum followed by at least 10 minutes for discussion.

·        Practice Exchange: this is presentation of innovation and development of practice in assessment including scholarly engagement with relevant literature. It involves a 15 minute presentation with 15 minutes for discussion.

 

The submission of proposals will be in the form of a 400 word abstract. You should include a list up to 5 key references to accompany your abstract.

 

Conference themes:

The themes should be interpreted broadly, as they are not intended to limit potential contributions. When submitting proposals, delegates will be asked to

nominate the theme to which they feel their work best relates (themes in full).

·        Exploring approaches to assessment and feedback in higher education

·        Enhancing assessment and feedback at programme and institutional level

·        Cultivating assessment literacy

·        Integrating digital tools and technologies for assessment

·        Developing academic integrity and academic literacies through assessment

·        Assessment for Social Justice

 

The deadline for submission of proposals is 09 January 2017.  Please submit your proposals online here

For further information on AHE network, previous conferences and seminars please follow this link

 

The AHE conference is leading the development of assessment for learning in higher education

 

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University of Cumbria

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FW: Call for Papers ALDinHE 2017

ALDinHE 2017: The Learning Development Conference University of Hull 10th - 12th April 2017

Do you want the opportunity to share good practice with like-minded professionals, help generate discussion and debate, or present your recent research within teaching and learning to a friendly and welcoming audience? Then the ALDinHE 2017 Conference is for you!

This stimulating conference will, as always, provide opportunities to explore all aspects of learning development theory, practice and policy. This year we particularly welcome proposals aligned with the following themes:

• The Impact and Evaluation of Learning Development
• Implications of the Teaching Excellence Framework
• Assessment and Feedback
• Collaboration in Changing Environments
• Creative Cultures in Learning Development

You may find it helpful to consider these when planning proposals for submission.

We welcome proposals for workshops, paper presentations, lightning talks and posters. Details on how to submit these can be found on the Conference Webpage

The deadline for proposals is Monday 28th November 2016.

The ALDinHE conference is a supportive environment that promotes creative collaboration between learning developers and has become increasingly popular, with over 140 delegates last year from the UK and beyond.

Mark the date in your diaries. Booking will be open shortly.

Please note, due to the City of Culture events taking place in Hull throughout 2017 we would recommend booking your hotel before January. Hotel information will be available on our website shortly.

aldinhe.ac.uk/hull17



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