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...
Abdullatif is a senior lecturer in chemical engineering in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He has a background in the provision of taught modules, facilitating inquiry-based learning, student projects, and teaching laboratory modules. He is the Student-Staff...
Freya Mulderrig is currently a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. 6 years ago I began my journey to a career in Speech and Language Therapy as a first year student at the University of...
Authors: Karen Healey, Xinyue Zhang, Lingyi Zhou, Chang Gao, choen Yin Chan, Kate Sapin and Sara Jackson Policy construction of students in higher education as instrumental consumers has led to increasing demands for student participation in the formulation of metrics...
Written by Steven Urwin, based on an interview with Martin Simmons. In 2018, a transformative programme took shape within the University of Manchester's School of Engineering. The passion project of Martin Simmons, Lecturer in Mechanical and Civil Engineering at the...
Dr. Nicholas Weise is a teaching-focused academic who holds several leadership roles, including being the University of Manchester’s Theme Lead for Student Success & Academic Development, as well as the Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health’s Lead for Student...
At the University of Manchester Teaching and Learning Conference held in July 2023, Reimala and her team presented on their pilot project delving into building belonging in a blended environment to cultivate meaningful connection, communication and collaboration...
Duncan Hull a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, director of business engagement and academic lead for our industrial experience program, one of the largest placement schemes in the University (after medicine). How can we get better at listening to...
The ITL T&L Conference took place on 6th July 2023. We would like to thank the co-chairs, Hannah Cobb and Jennie Blake, the conference committee and the amazing team of student and staff helpers who made it all happen and run by the rest of the ITL team. In the...
Jennie Blake is the Academic Lead for Student Success at the University of Manchester's Institute for Teaching and Learning, Her remit includes academic advising, student support, induction, transition and a variety of university-wide initiatives and policy. She also...
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