The CPD Programme is designed to provide academic and learning support staff with practical development opportunities that address personal, professional and institutional priorities. It targets the needs of staff with different levels of experience in teaching in higher education and is structured around themes prioritised by faculty and departmental LTA networks. Forthcoming CPD events include:
Helping students understand the ‘rules of the game’ in University assessment
Thursday 6 March, 1 – 3pm, Howard 5517
With Professor Sue Bloxham, University of Cumbria
This interactive session will draw on recent research on marking and academic judgement across a wide range of disciplines and a variety of professional fields of study more details
Student Engagement and the Quality of the International Student Experience
Wednesday 12 March, 12 – 1pm, Stoddart 7503
With Shanna Saubert, University of Leeds
This session will explore recent research findings and will provide an opportunity for sharing strategies for enhancing engagement and intercultural interactions more details
RIO: Introduction to Research and the Research Landscape – Research for non- and new researchers
Wednesday 12 March, 2 – 4pm, Owen 942
This session will introduce staff in principally teaching or professional service roles to research and the mechanisms around it. More information can be found here.
Using social media for effective teaching
Friday 14 March, 12.30-1.30pm, Cantor 9235
With Sue Beckingham
Join colleagues on the PgCert Learning & Teaching in HE course to experience some simple on-line tools to enhance social learning activities amongst your students more details
Student Engagement & Partnership event
Wednesday 19 March, 11am – 3.15pm, City Campus
With Manny Madriaga and Camille Kandiko
This half-day event showcases the work of student and staff partnerships within SHU, such as the Students as Researchers scheme click here to book
Communities of Practice
Thursday 27 March, 12.30 – 1.30pm, Owen 744
With Peter Lake
An ACES project is looking into how best to seed communities of practice; this session will consider what is happening in SHU currently and could be the start of a CoP about CoPs! More details