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8 Sep 2023: The Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning achieved our fifth birthday in August 2023. We have developed a 'Year in Review' which illustrates the breadth and diversity of our work.

11 May 2023: Summary This guide aims to support staff in working with students as partners for research or educational enhancement projects. It briefly introduces the concept and some ways of understanding students-as-partners work and how this might manifest in

3 May 2023: Tuesday 20 June. Cambridge undergraduate education is distinctive, and Colleges as academic communities are key to students' educational experience.

13 Jan 2023: Cycle 4 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project (2022-23) For the fourth cycle of the APP Participatory Action Research Project we are keen to engage more closely with staff across the University as part of an evaluation phase to review and

24 May 2023: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Wed, 24/05/2023 - 14:29. Registration is now open for the second Intercollegiate Forum on Tuesday 20 June.

7 Mar 2023: His dedication to teaching meant that he continued with his full teaching load throughout his term as Head of Department from 2017-18 through 2019-20 (the latter year encompassing the

14 Sep 2023: Our work can be summarised as falling under five strands: Developing teaching Advancing Educational Practice Programme Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme Supervising

23 May 2023: Research into peer learning in higher education demonstrates its many benefits, from collaborative knowledge construction when it occurs in formal learning settings, to helping students build a sense of community when it takes place outside of the

27 Oct 2023: This termly event brings together colleagues involved in postgraduate research (PGR) student affairs from across the University to discuss insights, share experiences and hear updates from each other. The forum encompasses discussions beyond

19 Jan 2023: Submitted by Ruth Laing on Thu, 19/01/2023 - 20:35. Registration is now open for a one-day forum co-designed by the student researchers participating in Cycle 4 of

13 Sep 2023: The Cambridge Skills Educators' Network aims to link up the many people across the collegiate University who are doing work related to academic skills development. This network includes academic skills tutors, teaching associates and library staff

14 Sep 2023: Developing teaching 652 new undergraduate supervisors completed our introductory training 74 colleagues completed one of our development programmes 50 colleagues achieved accreditation with Advance HE Postgraduate education 150 workshops hosted for

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.

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

11 May 2023: Role: staff partner The staff partner's responsibility for certain aspects of the project should be negotiated and agreed with the student partner(s). Partnership working means shared expectations and understandings, rather than dictation.

14 Sep 2023: Introduction The Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning (CCTL) comprises teams specialising in educational development and in postgraduate researcher development.

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

9 Oct 2023: Professor Liz Austen Sheffield Hallam University The Changing Evaluation Landscape in Higher Education This presentation will introduce attendees to the changing landscape of evaluation in higher education by exploring regulatory guidance and

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

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.

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

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

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.

14 Sep 2023: Introduction Cambridge has committed to ensuring our undergraduate students are able to access the same opportunities and quality of experience and expect the same outcomes (Access & Participation Plan 2020-25).

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.

28 Mar 2023: Over the course of this nine-month cohort programme 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

14 Sep 2023: Introduction Our postgraduate researcher development education at CCTL fosters students’ collaborative capabilities, developing independence and personal effectiveness.

26 Jun 2023: Last week we enjoyed a beautiful evening at Fitzwilliam College celebrating the 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize on Thursday 22 June. Thirteen members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes

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 May 2023: Addy, T., Berkove, E., Borzone, M., Butler, M., Cham, F., deSaussure, A., Exarhos, A., Mancuso, M., Rizk, M., Rossmann, T., Ruebeck, C., & Younas, H. (2022). Student pedagogical partnerships to advance inclusive teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Jun 2023: The Academic Career Pathway (Teaching & Scholarship) has been introduced to recognise the contribution of colleagues whose primary responsibilities are teaching focused.

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

16 May 2023: Step One: setting objectives and understanding the role Spend some time 4-6 months prior to the project start date, thinking about what you would like to get out of this type of working; start with why. Be mindful of students' own timetables and

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.

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

31 May 2023: Author: Alberto Garcia is the Academic Skills Librarian at Wolfson College. He has an MA in Easter Classics from St John's College, an MA in English from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and is finishing up an MA in Library and Information Services

14 Jul 2023: Wednesday 20 September. Key themes for the Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors Annual Meeting will include student wellbeing and mental health, as well as a review of the role of

13 Dec 2023: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and the Diversifying Assessment Forum. These events are for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or