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31 Jan 2022: Cambridge University Surgical Society Winner, Innovative Practice The Cambridge University Surgical Society received a number of nominations for their incredible efforts to support their peers during the incredible disruption of the 2020-21 academic

15 Sep 2021: This project explored examples of existing peer learning and support to be found across Cambridge, and looked at which are most effective in supporting students' mental health and academic performance.

24 Oct 2019: Committee Members Chair: Dr Ruth Walker (CCTL) Dr Alexa Horner (Student Admissions & Access) Holly Rowe (Student Admissions & Access) Rachel Bailey (School of Biological Sciences) Dr Sonia Ilie (Faculty of Education) Dr Alex Pryce (Foundation Year

14 Sep 2023: This year, we have also chosen to focus on three elements of our work in more detail: our new teaching development programmes; our support for inclusive undergraduate education; our contributions to

31 Jan 2022: Maisha Hossain Winner, Academic / College Representative Maisha Hossain was nominated by no less than three individuals for her innovative use of social platforms to transform the social experience of her peers under lockdown.

2 Oct 2020: Akil Hashmi Winner, Access & Outreach Akil Hashmi was nominated for his incredible work not only co-founding the non-profit InsideUni with Tommy Gale, but also broader contributions to access in all he does.

2 Oct 2020: Kayla Malone and Richa Sharma Winners, Academic / College Representative Kayla Malone and Richa Sharma received no fewer than five nominations from their peers for their efforts as student course representatives. Excerpts from just one are presented

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2 Oct 2020: Wanipa has been the main student voice on the University's new Black Access Working Group, which has taken a leadership role in thinking through the challenges in encouraging and supporting

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.

22 Oct 2019: Similarities between research and evaluation There are many similarities between educational research and evaluation of practice, particularly in educational contexts. Both involve posing questions and selecting methodological approaches best suited

13 Nov 2023: Registration is open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors, which was postponed from earlier in the academic year. Monday 15 January 2024 Register for the Annual Meeting 2023-24 Hosted by

3 Apr 2020: Cambridge University Press are pleased to announce that they will be awarding two prizes for excellence in Technology-enabled Learning at Cambridge, for the second year running.

2 Oct 2020: Hamish Symington and Laura Taylor Highly Commended, Peer Support The Cambridge BBSRC DTP is a PhD programme [spanning departments and institutes across the biological sciences]. As a student representative on the DRP Training Committee, Hamish

6 Jan 2021: CHESREC will meet once a term, when they will consider applications for Stage 3: Full Review. Please ensure that your applications are submitted at least one week before the committee meeting date, or they may not be added to the agenda papers.

24 Sep 2021: Traditional modes of assessment such as essays and timed invigilated examinations still have their place in the modern university and students benefit from them.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the perceived value of 'Double Time' (Extension to Period of Study) to disabled students with mental health conditions.

23 Sep 2021: These tools have been designed to prompt reflection by course teams and individual teaching staff on good practice and inclusion in curriculum design, assessment, teaching practices, learning environment and staff engagement.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored staff and student understandings of the role and value of content notes in helping students to engage with their study materials without risk to their mental health.

2 Oct 2020: Anthie Moysidou Highly Commended, Access & Outreach Chrysanthi-Maria (Anthie) has been a tremendous asset to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology and to Newnham College, primarily for outreach but also for peer support during the

2 Oct 2020: Eliza Jane Lockhart Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative This has been an extraordinarily difficult year for all faculties and departments, their administrative / leadership teams and their students: first, two significant spells of

12 Apr 2021: The deadline for nominations to the Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards this year has been extended to Monday 17 May. These awards are intended to recognise the significant contributions that our students make towards enhancing the

2 Oct 2020: Oliver Antczak and Nishant Gokhale Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice In October, Oliver and Nishant created the Indigenous Studies Discussion Group, receiving modest support from the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre.

1 Sep 2020: An online series of workshops focused on online / blended learning design will be running over the course of September, provided by Skilled Education, an external learning design agency. These workshops are free for Cambridge teaching staff to attend

23 Sep 2021: Course / Tripos data Given the current focus on the awarding gaps by ethnicity and disability groups, it is understandable that individual courses might want to examine their performance in those areas and assess their contribution to the overall

20 Nov 2018: Nominations Process Heads of School are asked to invite nominations from each of their constituent Faculties / Departments and to select two nominations from this pool. Please see the page on the scope of the Pilkington Prize for more information on

16 Apr 2024: New Wing Seminar. Workshop. • AI: from cautious tooptimistic Chris Baker, Dr Ellie. ... Panel. Supporting students’ skills development in the College environment: new initiatives Chaired by Dr Mary Beth Benbenek.

2 Oct 2020: Mitchell Chiew Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative Mitchell volunteered to serve as student representative on the Part III Committee... within his first week of arrival.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the assumption that STEMM subjects are less likely to have an awarding gap for Black British students than Arts or Humanities subjects.

28 Apr 2016: The Centre offers warm congratulations to the winners of this year’s Student Led Teaching Awards, created to recognise the exceptional contribution from academic and non-academic staff to education at Cambridge. These individuals have been

24 Sep 2021: Black and BAME awarding gaps As the Office for Students notes, there are stark differences between ethnic groups in terms of the degree class they achieve.

17 Feb 2021: For more information visit the new TEL Service section of the website or email theis a Learning Designer and the Team Lead for the new TEL Service. ... Melissa Reilly is an Administrative Officer of the Educational Quality & Policy Office team,

1 Feb 2022: Cambridge. The idea emerged from their involvement in the steering group for “Let’s Talk about Race and Racism”, a College initiative intended to inspire new dialogues about race and racism.

23 Sep 2021: Whilst the awarding gaps were identified through analysis of the available relevant statistical data, it was unclear why these gaps occurred.

30 Sep 2021: Conversations about awarding gaps are quite often framed by the ‘student deficit model’.

22 Jan 2020: The new Researcher Development Teaching Fellows Programme is designed for postdoctoral researchers interested in teaching and facilitating researcher development courses for PhD students. ... Aimed specifically at postdoctoral researchers, the RD

1 Feb 2022: Tyra Amofah-Akardom Highly Commended, Inclusive Practice Tyra goes above and beyond for her fellow students and works hard to advance current teaching practices.

6 May 2022: The Black Advisory Hub is seeking two postgraduate students to contribute to the pre-publication stage of their glossary on racially-inclusive language.

21 Dec 2020: In September 2020, Cambridge teaching staff were offered a series of online workshops focused on online / blended learning design, provided by Skilled Education, an external learning design agency. Three of the most popular of these workshops will

29 Jun 2023: A cross-institutional forum bringing together those critically engaging with the range of theories and practices of evaluation in higher education, held Friday 13 October 2023.

2 Oct 2020: Hope Bretscher and Akhila Kadgathur Jayaram Winners, Inclusive Practice Hope Bretscher and Akhila Jayaram were both nominated for their outstanding work for Cavendish Inspiring Womxn.

7 Nov 2023: Applications are now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education running over the 2024-25 academic year.

28 Nov 2019: This article provides a brief introduction to the new data analysis tool for examining attainment outcomes, available to all University and College staff on request.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how disabled students with mental health conditions who also have co-occuring neurodiverse conditions might be identified and supported through enhanced diagnosis and screening.

14 Sep 2023: We launched two new programmes in 2022-23 - the Advancing Educational Practice Programme and Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme - both of which offer colleagues routes to accreditation with Advance HE.

23 Sep 2021: The following tables summarise the data sources that are available to help course coordinators, Departments and/or relevant committees or working group identify the awarding gaps in their particular contexts.

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

30 Sep 2021: As Cambridge embraces widening participation, the emerging attention to awarding gaps incudes the recognition that the ‘hidden curriculum’ around examination practices can privilege particular cohorts of students over others.

23 Sep 2021: The awarding gaps for both of Cambridge's target student groups decreased between 2018-19 and 2019-20; in the case of Black students it nearly halved within just one year of the pandemic.

15 Jun 2021: Students and staff are cordially invited to the 2021 online conference, Inclusive teaching and learning in higher education: theory and practice.