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1 Feb 2022: Rachel and Emily designed and developed a new e-learning module for fourth-year medical students on ‘Professionalism on Social Media’.

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: Read the project report (pdf download, opens in new window). Project findings include:.

14 Mar 2022: A strategic approach to assessment design means paying attention to how and whether current and new assessment methods are relevant, valid and inclusive, so that all students are confident that they ... 3. complements individual students’ different

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: 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: 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.

9 Aug 2022: This new programme is accredited by Advance HE, and so completion of the programme will see you accredited as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. ... It may be of particular interest if you are on the new Teaching & Scholarship Academic Career

31 Jan 2022: Ultimately, going to university itself is a whole new experience, but meeting new people and making friends makes that experience so much better, and that’s what Leanne has been trying

13 Sep 2022: However, there was no consensus: the burden of designing new assessments and perhaps teaching approaches, the plethora of ways students learn versus the simplicity of a traditional exam, and proving academic ... Giving staff the time away from other work

4 Mar 2022: However, some students and staff noted that unfamiliarity with new assessment types can increase stress and anxiety around performance expectations and grading criteria. ... Bloxham S & Boyd P (2007) Developing Effective Assessment in Higher Education: A

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

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.

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: Rosie Wright Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative Rosie is a student representative for our cohort for the MSt in Social Innovation.

13 Sep 2022: Giving staff the time away from other work to develop new assessments can be one strategy to facilitate this. ... They also worried about failure to incorporate non-exam assessments into teaching – new assessments need to be well-planned.

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?

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.

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

31 Jan 2022: Precious Ndukuba was nominated for her unrelenting efforts to improve the inclusiveness of her Department, spearheading many diverse new initiatives in support of her peers. ... She has been instrumental in setting up our new “Decolonise 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

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

13 Sep 2022: 3. British Institute of Immunology. Available at: https://www.immunology.org/publications/immunology-news/immunology-news-march-2022/decolonising-the-immunology-curriculum [Accessed 3rd July 2022]. ... Weaving people and history into STEM education.

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.

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.

1 Feb 2022: Elizabeth Warr Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative As a committee member of the Homerton College JCR, Elizabeth has gone above and beyond the call of duty during lockdown, to organise creative and inclusive events to help with

13 Sep 2022: the receiver. A new focus on the dynamic and relational aspects of feedback has revealed that factors. ... Some suggestions in this regard were providing more extensive training for new supervisors,.

11 May 2022: We are delighted to be once again offering the Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards. These awards are intended to recognise the significant contributions that our students make towards enhancing the Cambridge educational experience.

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.

16 Nov 2022: Applications are now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education running over the 2023-24 academic year.

1 Feb 2022: Tamara Achampong Highly Commended, Peer Support Tamara is a hugely inspiring young scholar.

4 Feb 2022: In an academic year that continued to be characterised by uncertainty, it was inspiring to read and learn about the incredible contributions made by our students to support and enhance the educational experiences of their peers.

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

16 Nov 2022: 1. B2: Self-advocacy APP PAR Project Cycle 3 2021-2022. Appendix: Student Survey Questions. 1. Background information. Topic Self-Advocacy. Strand. A: Black British perspectives. B: Disability/Mental Health perspectives 2. Specific research.

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.

27 Jan 2022: Registration Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2022 on Thursday 21 April.

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.

4 Feb 2022: Flipped learning (where materials are provided ahead of lectures/classes to introduce new. ... concepts that are expanded upon and used in contact teaching time) provides new.

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.

1 Sep 2022: Registration is now open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Teaching & Senior Tutors, and for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education and Postgraduate Tutors.

1 Feb 2022: David Sánchez García Highly Commended, Academic / College Representative David Sánchez García has been an extraordinary Welfare Representative for LGBTQ+ students at Wolfson College, single-handedly organising an ambitious series of events for

31 Jan 2022: Cambridge Equine Veterinary Society Winner, Peer Support The Cambridge Equine Veterinary Society were nominated for their inspiring work with the clinical skills team in support of their peers during the disruption of this year.

13 Sep 2022: meeting new people tires [them] out” and [they] “couldn’t do both at the same time” which led to further (in this case long term) isolation/alienation.