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30 Apr 2021: The deadline for applications to the Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes has been extended to Friday 14 May.

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.

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

15 Sep 2021: What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which develops after the experience of one or more traumatic events; those which pose or are perceived to pose serious threat to life, health or

16 Sep 2021: A new interactive online course, designed to help staff develop an understanding of best practice in the design and delivery of inclusive teaching and learning, has been launched.

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.

27 Sep 2021: The Cambridge initiatives listed above align with recommended good practices highlighted in the sector guidance for addressing awarding gaps.

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.

30 Jun 2021: Yesterday saw the 27th Pilkington Prize awards ceremony take place, online for the first time ever. Thirteen members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes awarded by the Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor

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.

12 Oct 2021: This year's Annual Meetings for Directors of Teaching, Senior Tutors, Directors of Postgraduate Education and Postgraduate Tutors were held online once more.

15 Sep 2021: The methodology involved two similar online surveys, one to students and one to academic staff, with 20 questions across three themes: interests, comfort & belonging, and feedback.

24 Sep 2021: The 18 student co-researchers in Cycle 1 (2019-20) worked on ten projects which tended to focus on ‘central’ or whole-of-University initiatives.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how the experiences and challenges of supervisions and supervision work differ between students with and without mental health problems.

26 Mar 2021: Cambridge University Press are pleased to announce that they will be awarding two prizes for excellence in Technology-Enabled Learning at Cambridge for the third year running.

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.

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

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

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