Yao, Lecturer in Fashion Retail Technology and Digital Innovation, brings together employability, ethical digital practice and sustainability to help students connect academic learning with the realities of industry. We spoke to Yao about responsible use of generative AI, student co-design, sustainability education and preparing graduates to think proactively in the workplace.
Sarah Clinch has been rethinking how first-year programming is assessed in response to the rise of AI tools and the changing ways students learn. We spoke to Sarah about designing fairer assessments, supporting students to succeed and preparing future computer scientists to use AI effectively and responsibly.
Daniel Engstrom, Alison Harvey, Patricia Munoz-Escalona and Christina Picken, share their thoughts, reflections and questions on Hot Topics raised at the International Materials Education Symposium.
Ognjen Marjanovic, Reader in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has played a key role in redesigning the undergraduate curriculum while remaining closely connected to students through teaching, community-building and student voice. We spoke to Ognjen about curriculum design, creating belonging and his love of teaching.
Mauro Luberti, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, brings theory, industry practice and sustainability together to prepare students for life beyond university. We spoke to Mauro about keeping large cohorts engaged, improving feedback and inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Donald Robertson, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, has developed an innovative tool to improve how mathematical content is presented and accessed online. Recently nominated for a Distinguished Achievement Award, we spoke to Donald about the inspiration behind his work and what it could mean for the future of accessible teaching.
Wennie Subramonian, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has built a teaching approach that goes far beyond the lecture theatre. Through a combination of innovative teaching, student partnerships, mentoring and outreach she is helping students develop confidence, skills and a strong sense of belonging. Recently nominated for a Distinguished Achievement Award, we spoke to Wennie about what drives her work and the impact it’s having.
The Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub has developed a new online course with partners including Royal Academy of Engineering, working with the Faculty of Science and Engineering eLearning team to support primary and lower secondary school teachers.
The course is available via Canvas Catalogue, with a launch webinar on 27 April hosted by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
FSE’s eLearning Team has been working with a cohort of graduate interns to support the University’s transition to Canvas. Learning Technologist Siân Roughley shares how the interns have been supported, the impact they’ve had and what she’s learned along the way.
Last year’s NSS action plan saw colleagues across FSE working more collaboratively than ever to improve the student experience. Rob Appleby, School Head of Education for the School of Natural Sciences, looks back on what’s been achieved, the lessons learned and how this year’s plan aims to take that progress even further.
