In it together: creating a sense of inclusion for students learning remotely
In her recent post, Jo Hicks promised that we would be sharing some of the great examples of practice from colleagues that were highlighted in the recent OfS exercise on the teaching and learning we delivered to our students in 2020/21. We’re delighted to bring you...
Shaping teaching practice: Dr Nick Weise and PASS scheme students
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...
5 things to read in… Black History Month
October marks Black History Month in the UK and has been celebrated annually since 1987. Whilst it may have started as a way of remembering important people and events in Black history, it has become a celebration of Black British achievement and an opportunity for...
I am your patient today! Part 2 of 2: Drama in Medical Education
Professor Raj Ariyaratnam (SFHEA, NTF) is Chair in Dental Education and Global Oral Health and Dr Eleni Deligianni is a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Medicine in the Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences. In the second instalment of this 2-part...
Assessment literacy
Sally Hickson SFHEA (Deputy Head of Student Operations for the School of Heath Sciences) has a keen interest in curriculum design with a particular focus on assessment, and co-chairs the FBMH Assessment and Feedback Effective Practice Hub. In 2020/21 Sally was one of...
I am your patient today! Part 1 of 2: Taking clinical education online
In Part 1 of this 2-part post, Professor Raj Ariyaratnam, Chair in Dental Education and Global Oral Health, and Dr Eleni Deligianni, Clinical Lecturer in Oral Medicine, from the Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, share how "I am your patient today" -...
We need to talk about Contract Cheating
Emma Sanders is a Teaching and Learning Adviser in the Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL). Rhea Poonevala was one of the ITL’s first Student Partners in 2020 and is currently a student on the BSc (Hons) IT with Business (ITMB) programme. Together they ensured a...
Recognising the power of academic advising and diversity in the curriculum
Dr Doron Cohen is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health (School of Health Sciences, FBMH). In the words of one of his students, “He is the Widening Participation Lead for Psychology and is totally committed to ensuring that irrespective of...
5 things to read on… creating an inclusive learning environment
Manchester Museum is the focus of the University’s Diversity Calendar for August. The current hello future project is transforming the museum to be a more inclusive environment and more relevant to the communities it serves. Whether physical or virtual, our teaching...
Not just the ‘rules police’
Jo Hicks is Teaching and Learning Manager in the Division of Teaching, Learning and Student Development (TLSD), with responsibility for our University quality framework and matters concerning Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines. In this blog she...
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