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15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether and how the language used in discussions about race at Cambridge - in teaching and other contexts - impacts the academic performance of Black British students.

20 Oct 2021: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Wed, 20/10/2021 - 11:39. Booking is now open for the Mind the Gap workshop series, an opportunity for staff to engage in discussion about

22 Oct 2019: The Cambridge Higher Educational Studies Research Ethics Committee has established a three-stage process by which projects are assessed for ethics review, detailed below.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored what assessment methods, conditions and instructions are provided to students in different courses, and what examples there are of good practice with regard to student mental health.

14 Sep 2023: Introduction 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.

10 Nov 2016: One of our most successful Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund case studies ‘Learning Together: Being, belonging, becoming’ has hit national news once again this week. Read the article in The Guardian.

25 Jan 2023: We are pleased to open registration for the fourth Diversifying Assessment Forum in 2023.

7 Oct 2016: Thoughts on exams Whilst many people might think that the three-hour written paper is the traditional Cambridge way of examining, it is a relatively new innovation in this ancient University. The first written examination paper was created in 1800.

17 May 2021: We are pleased to announce the launch of the Black Advisory Hub website. This website, comprising the first phase of the Black Advisory Hub rollout, is intended to act as a student-facing hub of information and support for Black students at the

15 Sep 2021: Hybrid is a delivery method that aims to engage with an audience that is separated geographically with some students attending in person and others participating online via a live stream.

29 Apr 2020: Conducting interactive STEM teaching online Dr Matt Castle Like many other lecturers during the emergency transition to online teaching and learning, Dr Matt Castle has been busy adapting his course material.

16 Apr 2020: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2020 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Harriet Allen Department of Geography Dr David Bainbridge Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience Dr Feriel Bouhafa Fa

15 Sep 2021: Anticipating potential triggers We recognise that it is impossible to anticipate every possible trigger for every possible disabled student. Psychiatrically, many individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder can be triggered by seemingly

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.

12 Aug 2021: Inbuilt provision Where a Faculty or Department has their own established alternative methods of presenting information to students, for example using Moodle, it may be appropriate to build content note provision into the system.

19 Feb 2021: Ethical considerations Core ethical principles should be followed whether you are designing your study for a publishable research outcome or evaluating teaching and learning for your own purposes or internal discussion.

16 Jul 2020: Information about large-group teaching - lectures, classes and seminars - and the differences between online and face-to-face teaching

23 Sep 2021: What are Cambridge's awarding gaps? The attainment measure used by the Office for Students (OfS) is the proportion of students achieving good honours (1st or 2:I degree class) compared to lower degree classes.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how much choice should be given for students and/or supervisors to discuss and explore non-white-centric material and ideas, and how much should be designed-in as core to the curriculum for all.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how the first-year transition might contribute to eventual awarding gaps for Black British students at Cambridge, looking especially at potential differences between STEM subjects and arts & humanities subjects.

5 Jun 2023: The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators who have already undertaken the activities, reflection and teaching practice that make them eligible for accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education

4 Mar 2021: The terms of reference for the Cambridge Higher Education Research Ethics Committee are: To receive details of any research involving human participants or personal data carried out by members of staff or students conducting research on teaching and

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.

7 Mar 2023: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Mary Augusta Brazelton Department of History & Philosophy of Science Jesus College Prof. Nathan Crilly Department of Engineering Pr

24 May 2023: Author: Dr Gavin Stevenson is the Director of Student Development and a Fellow in sociology at Murray Edwards College. He has taught extensively across undergraduate papers in sociology as a supervisor and has supervised dissertations at MPhil level.

19 Jun 2020: We were delighted in April to announce the 2020 winners of the Pilkington Prize. For obvious reasons, the planned Pilkington Prize celebration can't go ahead this summer. We are very much hoping that we'll be able to welcome this year's Prize

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.

28 Mar 2017: "All the talks I attended taught me things I didn't know and which I am glad to have learned" "I found the sessions were very interesting and inspiring.

19 Oct 2021: Accommodations benefit one person at a time, but accessible and inclusive practice can benefit everyone who interacts with your material. Beginning with Moodle, the guidance below is designed to support you in creating a supportive and accessible

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.

16 May 2023: Networks RAISE Network TSEP - The Student Engagement Partnership Sparqs - Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland Jisc CAN - Change Agents' Network A network of staff and students working in partnerships to support curriculum enhancement and

2 Apr 2020: CCTL have created a new section on our website: 'Teaching Remotely'. Our first new guide found there is ‘Moving Supervisions Online’.

25 Nov 2019: Nominations are open for the 2020 Student-Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs), which exist to reward outstanding teaching and student support across the University.

16 May 2023: Case studies Below is a selection of case studies that provides examples of practice in various areas of working with students as partners. This list is not exhaustive and more can be found on topics of interest to you by searching for key terms in

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

16 Jul 2020: A brief guide to help you conduct your first session using Zoom

7 Jul 2022: Guidance on recording of teaching, 2023-24 This guidance is provided to students and staff to outline the University’s position on the recording of teaching sessions or events. It should be read in conjunction with the Policy on the Recording of

20 Apr 2020: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Mon, 20/04/2020 - 09:51. CCTL have published three new guides on our website as part of our 'Teaching Remotely' suite, to complement the existing

2 Oct 2020: Marcel Llavero Pasquina Highly Commended, Peer Support Marcel is a thoughtful, humble and kind individual. He works tirelessly on his various endeavours and has been an outstanding example to his peers and teachers.

21 Jan 2020: Why make your teaching and learning resources open for others to use with only a few restrictions? A short outline of what it means for CamGuides to be an open educational resource.

7 Aug 2020: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Fri, 07/08/2020 - 20:54. As the next academic year approaches, we have extended our introductory guides to teaching online.

10 Oct 2023: We are pleased to congratulate the Blended Learning Service on their new dedicated website, which can be found at www.blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk. The Blended Learning Service is a centrally-provisioned resource dedicated to enabling and enhancing

21 Jul 2020: Guidelines for supervising when working with disabled students, provided by the Disability Resource Centre

27 Sep 2021: While students are commonly engaged in course evaluations and in departmental committees, it is becoming more common for institutions to go beyond these opportunities to engage with the student voice and recruit students as partners in projects to

27 Sep 2021: Student engagement and belonging through their learning are integral to student success. In order to ensure that all students are engaged and feel like they belong, an inclusive learning approach can be employed to improve the experience and

9 Jan 2019: Nominations are open for the Student-Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs), which exist to reward outstanding teaching and student support across the University.

21 Apr 2021: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2021 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr David Clifford Faculty of English Homerton College Dr Elizabeth Fistein School of Clinical Medicine Lucy Cavendish College Prof.

11 May 2023: Working with students to co-create, co-teach, co-research and co-develop their educational experiences has become an increasingly common practice in higher education across the globe.

11 May 2023: Overview Whilst there are some clear benefits to working with students as partners in educational development and research, this is not to say that it is always appropriate, nor that it is without complexities.

27 Sep 2021: Inclusive curriculum design involves consideration of the overall course structure - including both content and delivery - to ensure that all students are provided with an equitable and supportive learning experience that offers them the opportunity