Why Showing Up Matters: Unpacking the Power of Attendance in Higher Education
Dr Lei Zeng is a lecturer and a year manager in Fashion Business and Technology working in the Department of Materials. She is passionate about the value of integrating doctoral research into higher education, and she was awarded the FHEA in 2019. In her current role,...
Nurturing Creativity in Higher Education Assessments
Jonathan Hourigan is an educator, screenwriter, and script consultant with a wealth of experience in the film industry. He currently teaches aspiring writers, fostering their creative growth while sharing insights from his professional journey, including his work on...
From idle time to relationship building
Toyin is a teaching-focused lecturer in Accounting and Finance. She was recently awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Since 2021, she has been a member of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee at AMBS. Toyin is...
Rethinking Assessment and Feedback: Reflections from Teaching & Learning Conference
Wennie is a teaching-focused lecturer in chemical engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She is the Deputy Programme Director for the undergraduate programme since 2022 and will commence her new role as Deputy Admissions Lead and Outreach Officer...
Unleashing Interdisciplinary Insights: Highlights from the UCIL Conference
With a background in Film Production and a Masters by Research in Visual-Sampling, Stephen aims to blend creative flair with academic rigor. As a dynamic contributor to University Recruitment, Marketing, and academic support, Stephen is passionate about fostering...
Enhancing Feedback on Continuous Assessment
Mauro Luberti is Lecturer and UG Programme Director in the Department of Chemical Engineering since 2022. Over the last two years he has aimed to enhance students’ feedback focussing on continuous assessment, which is deemed more valuable and more promptly...
The Changing Landscape of Online Teaching: Exploring the Impact on Teacher Identity and Professional Development
Stephen Wheeler is an eLearning Technologist at The University of Manchester, specializing in online and distance education. With a keen interest in how digital teaching environments affect teacher identity and professional growth, Stephen is dedicated to supporting...
Ivory Tower Inequality: Exploring Class Disparities in Higher Education
Alicia Smith, an upcoming third-year law student, is passionate about initiating discussions on topics often considered taboo. She believes that addressing these subjects is crucial for societal progress and is dedicated to fostering environments where such...
Empowering Teaching Assistants in the Marking Process
Amélie is a teaching and learning professional, specialised in interdisciplinary learning and teaching theories of leadership to 100s of students each year at the University of Manchester. Her research background is in pedagogy in the arts, and she is passionate about...
Recap and Key Takeaways of the 2024 ITL Teaching and Learning Conference
Pietro is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at AMBS, passionate about improving teaching and learning practices and enhancing the student experience. With diverse interests in subject-specific topics and broader pedagogic innovation, Pietro strives to create a...
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