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Email not displaying correctly? Click here to view it in your browser. HEA STEM Physical Sciences Newsletter April 2012 In this edition: • STEM Conference • Workshop report • Resources Centre • External Examining Handbook • Forthcoming workshops • New to teaching events • Discipline conferences • HEA Annual Conference • The Effective Laboratory - Safe, Successful and Sustainable • HEA UK Travel Fund   Introduction This edition of the newsletter contains details of the remaining events in the physical sciences programme for 2011-2012. As well as looking forward, it is also nice to be able to include positive reports of events that have already taken place. I'm continuing to enjoy meeting people both at these events and within their own departments. Do feel free to get in touch with me at paul.yates@heacademy.ac.uk if you have any ideas or suggestions as to how myself and the Higher Education Academy can support you. Paul Yates   News HEA STEM Conference The HEA's first STEM Conference was held on 12th and 13th April at Imperial College, London. A brief summary, which contains feedback from members of the physical sciences community, can be found in the article HEA STEM conference success on the HEA website.   Developing the Virtual Laboratory This workshop was held at Durham University on 19th March. Its aim was to enhance the quality of the student learning experience with a particular focus on improving the retention, attainment and success of non-traditional student groups through blended learning. Contributions came from the disciplines of biochemistry, chemistry, civil engineering and physics ensuring that the topic was approached from a range of perspectives. One general theme which emerged from the day was the desirability of using photographs of real experiments rather than simulations. Also, the need for sustainability of materials developed was seen as being of key importance. Suggestions for how to address this were to obtain longer term funding, developing spin off companies, and employing permanent learning technologists. The day provided an excellent overview of the work being carried out in this area, and provided delegates with an opportunity to develop collaborative links. Many thanks to Sam Nolan for putting together such a varied and high quality programme.   Publications and Resources Resources Centre The HEA's new Resources Centre is designed to help you easily find content and resources available throughout our website.   External Examining Handbook 2012 The brand new HEA Handbook for External Examining is now available. It provides advice, guidance and information for all external examiners, whether they are new to the role or not. It is designed so that readers can select sections and topics to suit their need. It primarily concerns external examining of taught programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.   Events Discipline Workshop and Seminar Series Improving Learner Experience in Forensic Science Higher Education and Practitioner Training Cranfield University Tuesday 15th May   Peer Assisted Learning and Student Generated Content University of Manchester Wednesday 16th May   Developing Independent Learning Skills in the Physical Sciences University of Reading Thursday 31st May   Lectures without Lecturing Thursday 14th June Higher Education Academy, York   Creative Seminars and Small Group Teaching in the Physical Sciences Wednesday 20th June Mercure Manchester Piccadilly   Problem Based Learning workshop Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th July Leicester University   I am now looking for proposals for workshops to run in the 2012-2013 academic year. Institutions receive up to £1000 for running a workshops, plus £500 to cover speakers' expenses. Proposals can be submitted here. or alternatively free feel to contact me at paul.yates@heacademy.ac.uk to discuss any ideas you may have.   New to Teaching Events New to Teaching Workshop Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th June Birmingham This is aimed at those who have been teaching for two years or less, and delegates need to be nominated by their Head of Department. Please send nomination directly to me at paul.yates@heacademy.ac.uk.   Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Staff Teaching Event Friday 20th June Macdonald Manchester Hotel Further details of this event, aimed at those teachers whose primary job function is research, will be available shortly.   Sponsored Conferences Full details of the conferences in the physical sciences that the HEA is pleased to be sponsoring are now available.   FORREST (FORensic RESearch and Teaching) Conference Abertay University, Dundee Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June The FORREST Conference is aimed at promoting and developing links between higher education and forensic science research. The conference will showcase some of the latest developments in forensic research and the teaching of the subject. A combination of presentations, posters and workshops will provide delegates with an opportunity to learn and network with colleagues and some of the best forensic practitioners. A poster session and exhibition will be integral parts of the conference and poster contributions from students have been encouraged.   Physics Higher Education Conference/Variety in Chemistry Education Thursday 30th and Friday 31st August University of Edinburgh Registration is now open for this year's combined ViCE/PHEC conference in Edinburgh, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st August 2012. This combined conference offers an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and sharing of practice in relation to learning and teaching in chemistry and physics in higher education. ViCE/PHEC will also provide a forum for the dissemination of research into pedagogy and innovative learning. If you've never been before, these meetings are friendly and informal, and are very accessible for people just starting out in educational development and research. If you haven't done this sort of thing before, or are just curious, why not come along and see what is happening. People are always happy to share their experiences and discuss ideas. For more information, registration, and to see the call for submissions, please go to http://vicephec.ph.ed.ac.uk/ The deadline for abstract submission is Fri 15th June 2012.   HEA Events HEA Annual Conference Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th July University of Manchester The title for the 8th Annual Conference of the Higher Education Academy is "Great Expectations – are you ready?". Higher education is undergoing transformational change throughout the UK and although policies may be diverging amongst the four nations, the principle of students being central is shared. Their expectations of their course, institution and learning experience are rising. Staff and Institutions have their own aims and expectations too. In the year of the London Olympics where competitors have expectations of winning and are preparing to be ready for the challenge we apply the theme to the higher education sector and explore its implications for 2012.There are three main strands: Student expectations and the learning experience; Supporting staff to deliver student learning experiences of a lifetime; Institutional adaptability.   Other Events The Effective Laboratory - Safe, Successful and Sustainable Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th June National Science Learning Centre, York This conference is being organised by the S-Lab (Safe, Successful and Sustainable Laboratories) initiative, in association with the National HE STEM Programme. The programme has over 50 presentations and should offer excellent networking. Day 2 of the Conference (13 June) is the one which with the greatest content on laboratory-based teaching and learning innovation. There is also a special academic rate for this day during April.   HEA UK Travel Fund Finally a reminder that funds are available to support travel to any of the events listed above, and others. Please note that applications should now be submitted at least one calendar month prior to the event. About the Higher Education Academy The HEA is a national body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education in the UK. We work with institutions across the HE system to help bring about change in learning and teaching to improve the outcomes for students. We do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice and by helping influence, shape and implement policy. The HEA supports staff in higher education throughout their career from those who are new to teaching through to senior management. We offer services in 28 disciplines and throughout the UK, and have offices in England, Wales and Scotland. 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		Online Webinar of Mind-Body techniques for emotional Healing by two of the world's leading Integrative Doctors. Yoga for the Mind would like TO announce BREATH-BODY-MIND WORKSHOP ONLINE BY DR. RICHARD P. BROWN AND DR. PATRICIA GERBARG  HOSTED BY Fellowships of the Spirit 14th April 10am-5pm & 15th April 10am-4pm 2012 Based on their extensive research, Drs. Brown and Gerbarg combine the most rapidly effective breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, heart and lung function, and endurance. The benefits have been enjoyed by physicians, health care practitioners, Buddhist monks and nuns, yoga teachers, military veterans, first responders, individuals with psychiatric (eg. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD) and medical conditions, and victims of abuse, terrorism, war and natural disasters, including the Asian tsunami, Sept 11, 2001 WTC attacks, Haiti earthquake, Rwanda genocide, South Sudan war and slavery, and Gulf oil spill. 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For registration and information: www.fellowshipsspirit.org Group rates, scholarships, and reduced rates for non-profits are available. Individual Rates: Early Reg: $325 until 4/6/2012, Late Reg: $355 after 4/6/2012 For more information: 716-595-2159 or fots@netysync.net CME ACCREDITATION/AMA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Bureau of Psychiatric Services and Research Institute Support, is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The New York State Office of Mental Health designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Richard P. 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