Since the beginning for the year, the EthicsIR Hallam Guild Group has been chatting to colleagues from across the university who are engaging in institutional research and evaluation (inc pedagogic research, evaluation of interventions, student and staff surveys etc).  We have been sharing our ethical dilemmas and facilitating support to enhance institutional practices.  If you would like to come and

The aim of EAP/TESOL Yorkshire is to:  1) create a hub for EAP/TESOL research in the Yorkshire region 2) share knowledge and practice in EAP/TESOL 3) develop cross-institutional research projects 4) induct MA students into the wider EAP/TESOL research and professional culture This event will focus primarily on the skill of reading, looking in particular at different methods of investigating

The distance learning guild group, aims to provide a space for all staff involved or interested in online distance learning to network with colleagues across Professional Services, Faculties and subject disciplines.   To explore what a consistently outstanding student experience might look and feel like if you were a learner within this digital space. This guild group are very keen to share what’s

As part of the EU CultureLabs research project, a local team of researchers at SHU are organising a workshop held on the 22nd of May at the City Campus of Sheffield Hallam University. CultureLabs is a European project funded under Horizon2020 (2018-2021). Working collaboratively across six countries, it aims to support Cultural Heritage Institutions, Non-Governmental Organisations, public administrations and other

The Roland Barthes Reading group extends to host a more public event, which one might call a symposium or a convivium, but perhaps it is closer to a masterclass, albeit one without mastery (or a class unmastered). We seek to avoid a keynote speaker, but invite one nonetheless, ANNE BOYER, and the more hierarchical structure of a conference, instead developing

The Work Based Learning Group has been approved, to deliver improvements and support a community of practice. It’s initial task is to work together to develop a CPD training programme to help academics at SHU to develop their LTA practice. Please register your interest to be in the group by completing the eventbrite invitation by 1st May.   Kind regards,

Jeanette Baker, Richard Breese, Anthony O'Brien and Jayne Revill This session will trigger and drive discussion on how we use simulations and gamification to actively engage students in their learning with real time data. We will be looking at how 3 different simulations have been used, how students engaged with the simulations, how students were assessed and the lessons we

New Connecting with Professional Practice Conference! As part of the Hallam Pracademia Community of Practice, Jill Dickinson and Teri-Lisa Griffiths have been working with Professor Mike Coldwell and colleagues from the Professional Practice Foundation to launch a new University-wide Connecting with Professional Practice Conference. This multi-disciplinary conference is for both lecturers and researchers at the University, and colleagues from external

Dear Hallam Guild Group members   Following suggestions raised during the RM@SHU launch event in February, and the first Steering Group meeting on 12th April, we are delighted to announce the introduction of a series of events with a focus on the design and delivery of research methods teaching. The Teaching Research Methods Forum will be a bi-monthly event which will provide

National Teaching Fellowship Teaching Excellence Network Launch event-  All NTFS, inspirational teachers, colleagues interested in teaching excellence and aspiring NTFs at Sheffield Hallam University are welcome.   The Teaching Excellence National Teaching Fellowship Hallam Guild Group is holding an 'NTF in Prep' workshop for all interested in inspirational teaching and anyone considering an application to NTF.   You are warmly invited