by Viewpoint | Aug 29, 2023 | Learning and Students, Teaching
“Why do we need Flexible Assessment?” Well, we don’t. But this is a question I’ve received more than a few times since I started my role as Academic Lead for Assessment within our Flexible Learning Programme – and it’s a valid one. One that I think is worth...
by Viewpoint | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorised
In 2004, the merger between UMIST and Victoria University of Manchester was born out of a simple vision – combining the history, spirit and innovation from two institutions to form the largest single-site University in the UK. This same idea of idea of bringing...
by Viewpoint | Mar 4, 2023 | EDI, SLT
As we approach International Women’s Day – which, at the University, has become more of a week-long celebration of women with opportunities to share learning, support one another and network – we share our position in relation to gender equity. By this, we mean the...
by Viewpoint | Feb 23, 2023 | Teaching, Uncategorised
There is a lot of noise, perhaps even a little bit of hysteria, around ChatGPT. AI tools of this sort are becoming more mainstream; and alongside the challenges they may present for some aspects of our teaching and assessment, they also bring opportunities. ChatGPT is...
by Viewpoint | Dec 11, 2022 | EDI, SLT
As a University we have set out our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and within this the goal to create an inclusive, diverse and accessible environment where it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all members of our University are treated with fairness,...
