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20 Sep 2022: education, socio-economic background or other intersecting variables including gender. In Cambridge, the Business Information Team1 (BIT, 2020) undertook detailed statistical analyses of. ... was identified as a key cause for differences in progression).

13 Sep 2022: An interesting observation about decolonised curriculum and assessment was made by the respondent below:. ... One. participant commented: “Real gatekeepers are those behind curriculum development and whole faculty.

4 Mar 2022: That is, assessment has an impact on students’ current and future lives: their wellbeing, self-esteem, identity and social and economic opportunities (McArthur, 2018). ... The hidden curriculum runs alongside the formal curriculum (class-room based,

13 Sep 2022: Furthermore, they were also likely to be people involved and/or invested in curriculum and assessment design and administration and could thus give informative responses whilst providing a manageable number of ... I really believe that traditional exams

4 Feb 2022: experts in the subject to help them, is a little bit disappointing.” (1st year Economics student). ... universities and so I would prefer to have that in person." (1st year Economics student).

23 Jun 2022: You will explore theories of learning, develop a personal philosophy of teaching and learning, and enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment.

31 Jan 2022: We are delighted to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2021 Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards; the links below will take you to their profiles.

4 Mar 2022: Framework for Assessment 2023-24 The Framework for Assessment 2023-24 explains those modes of assessment which have been approved for the academic year and any restrictions upon them.

14 Dec 2022: A series of events in support of the collegiate University's commitments to develop more inclusive educational environments and practices and to eliminate awarding gaps, for College academic and professional staff and students.

13 Sep 2022: Cycle 3 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project (2021-22) The student co-researchers of the third cycle of the APP Participatory Action Research Project sought to extend the findings of previous projects such as those exploring assessment

16 Dec 2022: First-year undergraduate academic induction and development Registration is now open for the first Intercollegiate Forum on Friday 3 March*.

15 Mar 2022: Robbie is active in equality, diversity & inclusion work within the Clinical School and these values figure strongly in his teaching and committee contributions, such as to the MVST Curriculum Review and

12 Oct 2022: The Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning aims to provide a sustained focus on complex educational priorities, help develop an evidence base for both designing and evaluating enhancement activities, and engage with departments and Colleges to

11 Nov 2022: Senior Teaching Associate cvl29@cam.ac.uk Publications In Press Lowe, C. (2024) 'An Inclusive Future for Higher Education Through Teaching Outside of the Box'. Outside the Box: Rethinking Higher Education Pedagogy in Arts and Humanities. Ed. Glenn

7 Jul 2022: Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre: considerations for building inclusivity and accessibility into curriculum design, teaching and learning and individual adjustments .

28 Jan 2022: Author: Dr Joanna Jasiewicz works as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at the ED&I Section, and is a sociologist by background.

29 Jun 2022: The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is for Cambridge educators who wish to apply for accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and already have the teaching and reflective experience needed to do so.

27 May 2022: That a central way to disrupt inequality is to ensure access to disciplinary knowledge; thus curriculum will be a primary focus of the Skills Strategy. ... Embed skills development clearly into the curriculum. Communicate to students clearly the

1 Feb 2022: Until now there as been little teaching on this subject as part of the medical school curriculum, being brief and focused on the rather than the more subtle. ... This initiative is a great example of students identifying a gap in the curriculum,

13 Sep 2022: This project explored personal and structural barriers to self-advocacy, how these impact students with mental health conditions, and how they could be addressed.

9 Aug 2022: and learning, enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice through introductions to higher education research.

20 Sep 2022: Investigating and addressing awarding gaps through inclusive education These principles were co-developed by student and staff members of the Advisory Group during 2021-22. There are unexplained differences in the educational outcomes of Black

1 Feb 2022: Some examples of her contributions include: organising student-led weekly ‘lunch-and-learns’ to facilitate discussion of the curriculum; supporting students in accessing mental health support; working with staff on the

20 Sep 2022: With funding from the Colleges, CCTL is extending into collegiate Cambridge work in support of commitments in the Access & Participation Plan (APP; 2020-25) to "ensure that a representative cross-section of society is represented within its stude

13 Sep 2022: This project explored how students and supervisors understand formative feedback, identifying helpful and unhelpful practices in supporting students' mental health and academic performance.

4 Feb 2022: Between March and July 2021, CCTL led a short, focused project to explore students' and staff experiences during the pandemic, in order to inform enhancement activities over the next three to five years.

16 Mar 2022: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2022 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Neil Davies Department of Earth Sciences Churchill College Dr Robbie Duschinsky Department of Public Health & Primary Care Sidney S

1 Feb 2022: I hope it is some consolation to know that she has enhanced students’ experience and engagement and encouraged the Faculty to pursue new initiatives in, and beyond, the curriculum.

13 Sep 2022: This project explored the impact of expectations surrounding 'Black excellence' upon the educational experiences and mental wellbeing of Black students at Cambridge.

4 Mar 2022: This page explores two sets of terms which are often used interchangeably at Cambridge. 'Assessment' and 'Examination' An assessment task is any item of assessment whether test, coursework, placement observation, etc.

29 Jun 2022: Academy. You will explore theories of learning, develop a philosophy of teaching and learning, enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice through introductions

1 Feb 2022: Tom Tyler Highly Commended, Peer Support Tom has worked tirelessly to promote the wellbeing of the members of Homerton College Boat Club.

13 Sep 2022: This project explored staff perceptions of diversifying assessments within their own disciplines at Cambridge, looking at lessons learnt from the pandemic and scope for the future.

11 Nov 2022: The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators who have already undertaken the activities, reflection and teaching practice that will allow them to apply for accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education

25 May 2022: Informal peer learning: a student reflects on History of Art's "Buddy Groups" Introduction During the 2020-21 academic year, the Department of History of Art organised all undergraduates (85 in total) into small peer groups of five students from

31 Jan 2022: She has been instrumental in setting up our new “Decolonise the Curriculum” student-staff committee, Unfold.

13 Sep 2022: This project explored whether a focus on decolonisation of teaching & learning could provide a clearer understanding of the connection between decolonisation and awarding gaps.

6 Jul 2022: We were delighted to be able to celebrate three years' of Pilkington Prize winners in the beautiful setting of Newnham College on Tuesday 5 July.

1 Feb 2022: Chay Graham Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Throughout his time as an undergraduate Chay has worked relentlessly to promote inclusive practice and equality of opportunities for disabled students across the institution.

13 Sep 2022: In your experience, what kinds of activities do decolonisation of the curriculum initiatives most. ... Do you reflect on whether, in addition to the formal curriculum, there might be a ‘hidden.

6 Oct 2022: Booking is open for a new workshop provided by the Cambridge Higher Education Studies Research Ethics Committee. The workshop will provide an introduction to the ethics application process for colleagues interested in developing and eventually

1 Feb 2022: Rowan Fox & Jamie Hancock Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Jamie and Rowan have successfully galvanised the University and Colleges to address the needs of LGBTQ+ students.

1 Feb 2022: Open-Seneca Initiative Highly Commended, Access & Outreach Representing the team for this award are Lorena Gordillo-Dagallier, Sebastian Horstmann and Peter Pihlmann Pedersen.

21 Oct 2022: Are you interested in enhancing the educational experiences of students at Cambridge? Would you like to contribute as a paid co-researcher to a University-level strategic project?

31 Jan 2022: Leanne Tyme Winner, Peer Support Leanne Tyme was nominated for her efforts in founding the first Black & Minority Ethnic Society at her College and the positive impacts the Society has made for her peers. Leanne Tyme has gone out of her way to found

12 Dec 2022: Registration Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2023 on Friday 21 April.

11 May 2022: decision to undertake a curriculum review, or even set up a new practice entirely on their own.

31 Jan 2022: Photo by Lloyd Mann David Izuogu Winner, Access & Outreach David Izuogu was nominated for the incredible breadth of his efforts to support access initiatives, and in particular for the non-profit organisation he founded dedicated to outreach, the

6 Oct 2022: Do you have an interest in higher education research, ethical practices and the design of qualitative research projects involving human participants? The Cambridge Higher Education Studies Research Ethics Committee is currently seeking two

1 Feb 2022: Ludvig Brekke Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative Ludvig took on the role of President of Trinity College Students’ Union in February 2020; the College shut down for the pandemic on 13 March 2020.