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...
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...
Heading towards the end of my second year as an undergraduate, I knew I wanted to make the most of my summer by finding an internship role that offered the opportunity to gain meaningful experience and grow beyond my regular degree learning. However, as a student...
Reimala Sivalingam is a teaching-focussed lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Alliance Manchester Business School,University of Manchester. As a digital champion and advocate for innovative approaches in teaching, Reimala uses a broad range of readily available...
Ffion Neal is a BSc Psychology (currently commencing her 3rd year) and an ITL Student Partner Intern (21/22 and 22/23), working in partnership with an ITL Fellow on a particular pedagogic project. I’m Fi and I am a 2nd year Psychology student who, since October...
Ben Chapman is a Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology, Zoology at the University of Manchester and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH)’s Teacher of the Year, 2021. He has been described as an academic who demonstrates a passion and commitment to...
Following his success at the Students Union Education Awards in June, in which he won the SU Education Award for Commitment to Student Partnership, we caught up with Dr Nick Weise (SFHEA) to hear about his work with the Chemistry and Biological Sciences PASS...
TEA is a place where we can share practice and experience around teaching and learning with colleagues, students and the wider public – how we Teach, Explore, Apply
We’d really like to hear your responses to the stories we feature – if you want to respond, please email the ITL team at teaching.learning@manchester.ac.uk, or the University’s Teaching and Learning Online Network (TALON) on Yammer is a great place for you to carry on the discussion of any practice you find really interesting.
+44 (0) 161 306 6000
