Co-teaching, defined as the collaborative planning and delivery of teaching by two or more educators within the same learning space, is a people centric pedagogic approach than can promote student understanding, a sense of community and inclusion across cohorts as well as increae staff enjoyment of teaching.In this series of Case Studies we talk to […]
This year has seen a significant redevelopment of the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training programme, designed to improve clarity, engagement and impact for both GTAs and the students they support. We spoke to Emily Cooksey, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Teaching Academy, and Oli Taylor, CPD Project Coordinator, about why the […]
FSE’s Mentoring Excellence Team has recently been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Award celebrating their outstanding support for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). Find out more about the origins of the programme and its impact.
Developed initially for postgraduate researchers, the Responsible Research and Innovation module challenges students to think differently about their research, its wider impact and their role as responsible scientists. Read on to find out what inspired Alison to develop the unit, how students responded to learning beyond their disciplinary comfort zones and what the recognition means […]
Purpose This guidance supports staff in using Generative AI (GenAI) responsibly and effectively in teaching and learning. It aligns with the University of Manchester policies and promotes academic integrity, digital fluency, and inclusive education. This article covers: Core Principles for Using GenAI To achieve best practice when using GenAI, you must adhere to the below […]
One of the core values of the University of Manchester’s vision and strategic plan is a commitment to equality, diversity and equal opportunities for all. As such, we are committed to making teaching and learning accessible and inclusive. This article covers: Why is it Important to Create Accessible Teaching and Learning Content? Getting Started With […]
The 2025–26 TAA application form is now open. Staff who had a 2024–25 TAA must reapply, as arrangements do not carry forward. The deadline for applications is Friday 14 March 2025.
Students and staff are invited to submit proposals for the 2025 ITL Conference, held on the 2 and 3 July 2025. Various formats are encouraged, such as Wicked Problem Sets, Paper presentations, Poster displays, and Lightning talks. The submission deadline is 5pm 28th February.
Charlene Gallery is a Reader in Digital Fashion Innovation, Employability Lead and Inclusive Pedagogy Specialist in the Department of Materials. She leads the Student Knowledge Exchange (SKE) team that won the Inclusive Education award at the 2024 Teaching Excellence Awards for the SKE project – a project that addresses professional attainment (PA) gaps for international […]