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Academy Update | 30 September 2013 Subscribe Send to a Friend Print Newsletter Visit Website HEA project to initiate a national debate on degree classifications The HEA is to invite higher education providers from across the UK to pilot a Grade Point Average (GPA) system that could be implemented alongside or ultimately replace, the current honours degree classification. Read More

In This Issue Survey of postgraduate researchers shows high levels of satisfaction HEA survey shows high percentage of taught postgraduate students are positive about learning and teaching Leading Transformation in Learning and Teaching (LTLT) National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) Call for expressions of interest in PTES 2014 New HEA Research and Policy Seminar/Webinar series HEA STEM Technician of the Year Join the consultation on QAA and HEA education for sustainable development guidance HEA and CoDH welcome extension of collaboration on innovation HEA Social Science strategic priorities for 2013-14 Applications invited for the Promotion, process and policy change programme Change masterclasses Government offers £1 million in funding to develop assistive technology Flexible pedagogies: part-time learners and learning in higher education Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers New webpage for psychological literacy resources HEA Social Sciences disciplines workshop and seminar series 2013 - 14 Learning to teach: Exploring the distinctive contribution of higher education to teacher contribution Call for collaborative round of Teaching Development Grants opens in November Call open for HEA International Scholarship Programme HEA Research and Policy webinar: Considering teaching excellence in higher education 2007-2013, 8 October 2013, online via Blackboard Collaborate Accreditation information and guidance events, 15 October 2013, University of Glasgow, 28 November 2013, HEA, York, 28 January 2014, University of Ulster & 25 February 2014, University of East London Defining and developing your approach to employability, 17 October 2013, The Studio, Birmingham New to using social networking in learning and teaching, 17 October 2013, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow New to using open access resources in teaching research methods, 18 October 2013, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow Postgraduates who teach in the Physical Sciences workshop, 18 October 2013, University of Huddersfield HEA STEM (Maths, Stats &OR): Workshop for postgraduate students who teach Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, 24 October 2013, University of Sheffield, 29 October 2013, Lancaster University, and 31 October 2013, University of Manchester New to teaching in Business Education, 8 November 2013, The Studio, Birmingham Academic integrity and student development: exploring dimensions for improving practice, 21 November 2013, College Court Conference Centre, University of Leicester HEA professional writing retreats in Edinburgh (11 – 12 December 2013), London (19 – 20 February 2014) and Leeds (9 – 10 April 2014) Events HEA Research and Policy webinar: Considering teaching excellence in higher education 2007-2013, 8 October 2013, online via Blackboard Collaborate Accreditation information and guidance events, 15 October 2013, University of Glasgow, 28 November 2013, HEA, York, 28 January 2014, University of Ulster & 25 February 2014, University of East London Defining and developing your approach to employability, 17 October 2013, The Studio, Birmingham Contact For general enquiries: 01904 717 500 Follow us on Twitter News Survey of postgraduate researchers shows high levels of satisfaction Eighty-two per cent of postgraduate students are satisfied with their research experience according to the HEA's Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2013. This year's survey involved 48,401 students at 122 institutions – the highest number of participants to date. Read More HEA survey shows high percentage of taught postgraduate students are positive about learning and teaching Results from the HEA's Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2013 show that taught postgraduates in the UK can expect a high quality experience, with 76% of students positive about the learning and teaching on their course. Eighty-nine institutions and 58,679 students took part in the survey, the largest response rate since the survey began in 2009. Read More Leading Transformation in Learning and Teaching (LTLT) Applications are now open for LTLT, a new leadership programme jointly designed and delivered by the HEA and the Leadership Foundation. The programme is aimed at those with responsibility for leading learning and teaching development such as Programme Leaders, Course Directors and Associate Deans Learning and Teaching. Read more National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) The call for nominations to NTFS 2014 will open on 15 October 2013 and close on 14 January 2014. New National Teaching Fellows for 2014 will be announced on 12 June 2014. Read More Call for expressions of interest in PTES 2014 PTES is the only national survey of postgraduate students' experience of their taught courses. The results can help institutions build a picture of postgraduate students' experience and compare it with the national picture and over time. Over the past two years, over 100 institutions and over 100,000 students have taken part. Call closes 8 November 2013. Read More New HEA Research and Policy Seminar/Webinar series The HEA's Research and Policy Seminar/Webinar series returns next month with a full programme of free events for the sector. The second series launches on Tuesday 8 October with a discussion on teaching excellence in higher education led by Dr Vicky Gunn from the University of Glasgow. Read More HEA STEM Technician of the Year Nominations are being invited for the HEA's annual STEM Technician of the Year awards. The scheme aims to highlight the importance of the technician's contribution to the learning and teaching experience. There are eight discipline-specific categories and the deadline for applications is 1 February 2014. Read More Join the consultation on QAA and HEA education for sustainable development guidance Academics, students and managers from across the HE sector are invited to take part in a workshop to provide feedback on the HEA and Quality Assurance Agency's (QAA) new education for sustainable development (ESD) guidance document. The document will be published in early 2014 and this consultation workshop on 5 November will focus on developing the document to help staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) to implement ESD across the curriculum.  Read more HEA and CoDH welcome extension of collaboration on innovation The HEA and the Council of Deans of Health (CoDH) have announced that they are extending their collaboration on innovation in learning and teaching for a second year. The second year of the collaboration will focus on sharing examples of innovative practice for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professionals through workshops and seminars. Read More HEA Social Science strategic priorities for 2013-14 Throughout 2013 – 14 HEA Social Sciences will focus on three cross-cluster strategic priorities which aim to support better teaching, learning, assessment and student support practices. The priorities are: active and experiential learning; employability and global citizenship; and teaching research methods. Visit the HEA Social Sciences webpage for more information Applications invited for the Promotion, process and policy change programme The HEA has launched a new change programme on the theme of the reward and recognition of staff. This new change programme is distinctive since it not only draws on the latest international research on promotion, but for the first time the programme aims to facilitate international working between the UK and Australia through the format of a collaborative change programme. The closing date for applications is 1 November 2013. Read More Change masterclasses In 2013-14, the HEA is leading a series of online (two-hour) and face-to-face (full day) masterclasses addressing key aspects of the change lifecycle for individuals interested in change in higher education. Two will be held in 2013, Preparing for change (20 November, York) and Leadership of change (16 December, online). Five more – Planning for change, Models of change, Implementing change, Embracing resistance and Sustaining change – will be held in 2014. Read more Government offers £1 million in funding to develop assistive technology The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is providing £1million of funding for two new competitions aimed at technology developers. The competitions ask designers to invent new products which will help those with disabilities and learning difficulties access work, training and education. Named 'Ready steady STEM' and 'Good to go', the two competitions are being launched with the help of Jisc TechDis. Read more Publications, resources and funding Flexible pedagogies: part-time learners and learning in higher education This new report says HEIs should review the information they provide potential applicants with to make sure that part-time study is both viewed as a legitimate study pathway and valued at institutional level. Read More Students want more on sustainable development from their higher education careers A new report, Student attitudes towards and skills for sustainable development, by the HEA and NUS found that more than 80% of students surveyed believe sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. Read More New webpage for psychological literacy resources This page launches two resources designed to help the Psychology learning and teaching community to embed psychological literacy within the undergraduate curriculum. The new guides offer inspiration and practical tips to make learning about Psychology engaging and personally meaningful. Website HEA Social Sciences disciplines workshop and seminar series 2013 - 14 Over 40 events are available as part of this institutionally-hosted series. Further details of each of the workshops will be added to the webpage accessed via the title link above once they are opened for bookings. More information is available on the HEA website Learning to teach: Exploring the distinctive contribution of higher education to teacher contribution Part two of this report synthesises key points identified at an HEA summit on university-based teacher education. The commentary discusses three key areas: research and scholarly engagement, professional reflection and preparation for inclusion and diversity. It also introduces three case studies that illustrate some of the work currently underway at higher education institutions in the UK.  Read More Call for collaborative round of Teaching Development Grants opens in November The call for the next round of collaborative teaching development grants will open on 4 November. Proposals are invited from teams within and across HEA-subscribing institutions. Successful applications will support the enhancement of learning and teaching and have long-term impact. The deadline for applications is 24 January 2014. More information is available on the HEA website Call open for HEA International Scholarship Programme The HEA Professor Sir Ron Cooke International Scholarship Programme aims to support individuals to undertake specific investigations outside of the UK which will enhance the UK student learning experience. The call for applications is now open and closes on 20 January 2014. Read More Events HEA Research and Policy webinar: Considering teaching excellence in higher education 2007-2013, 8 October 2013, online via Blackboard Collaborate This seminar launches a report based on the HEA-funded research project 'Considering teaching excellence in higher education: 2007-2013'. The report aims to provide a scholarly summary of literature produced on teaching literature since the CHERI Report in 2007. The seminar will be led by Dr Vicky Gunn, Director of the Learning and Teaching Centre at the University of Glasgow. Website Accreditation information and guidance events, 15 October 2013, University of Glasgow, 28 November 2013, HEA, York, 28 January 2014, University of Ulster & 25 February 2014, University of East London These events take plance in Glasgow, York, Ulster and London. They will be used to explore the use of the UKPSF as a CPD framework, explain the requirements for successful accreditation, and help institutions prepare for the formal accreditation submission. Attendance will be free for up to three individuals from each subscribing institution. Information about events in March, May and July 2014 is available on the HEA website. Website Defining and developing your approach to employability, 17 October 2013, The Studio, Birmingham This conference launches the HEA Employability Framework; a process for embedding employability into the curriculum. The event will also be an opportunity to hear about the role of the new National Council for Universities and Business (NCUB) and initial findings from the NCUB placement research project. Website New to using social networking in learning and teaching, 17 October 2013, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow This free workshop is ideally suited for colleagues who, while they may have some experience of social networking in other contexts, would like to develop their use of social networking within their learning and teaching practice. Website New to using open access resources in teaching research methods, 18 October 2013, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow This free workshop is ideally suited to colleagues who teach research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, in the social sciences and would like to develop their use of open access datasets and/or software. Website Postgraduates who teach in the Physical Sciences workshop, 18 October 2013, University of Huddersfield This workshop in intended to enhance teaching skills and there will be an emphasis on laboratory instruction. The informal event will be based around discussion and a consideration of case studies. It is aimed at those at an early stage in their teaching careers but will also be of benefit to those with more experience. Website HEA STEM (Maths, Stats &OR): Workshop for postgraduate students who teach Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research, 24 October 2013, University of Sheffield, 29 October 2013, Lancaster University, and 31 October 2013, University of Manchester The content for these workshops, held in Sheffield, Lancaster and Manchester, includes assessing students' work, encouraging class participation and preparing to teach. It is delivered by experienced academics who are subject specialists in MSOR. Website New to teaching in Business Education, 8 November 2013, The Studio, Birmingham The workshop will bring together those recently appointed to, or considering, an academic post in the broad discipline of 'business education'. It also aims to explore and discuss current and future opportunities, challenges and support needs for those who are new to teaching. Website Academic integrity and student development: exploring dimensions for improving practice, 21 November 2013, College Court Conference Centre, University of Leicester This event will allow those working across UK higher education to explore the concept and principles of academic integrity in relation to student development and unacceptable academic practice, such as plagiarism and collusion. The event will be of particular value to lecturers from different disciplines, educational developers, learning technologists and those working in learning and teaching support, registry and quality roles. Website HEA professional writing retreats in Edinburgh (11 – 12 December 2013), London (19 – 20 February 2014) and Leeds (9 – 10 April 2014) The HEA is offering a series of professional writing retreats, in Edinburgh, London and Leeds, to colleagues across the sector who would like help with their recognition applications. It is designed to help delegates dedicate time to understanding the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and to write their recognition applications for their chosen category of Fellowship. Website

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