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28 Jan 2022: Author: Dr Joanna Jasiewicz works as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at the ED&I Section, and is a sociologist by background.

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.

29 May 2024: Prof. Phillip Dawson We are delighted to be welcoming Professor Phillip Dawson to two events exploring assessment being held on the same day. Phill is the Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning at Deakin University,

12 May 2017: The Student-Led Teaching Awards ceremony was held on 9 May in the University Combination Room. As Professor Graham Virgo, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education, observed in his opening address, the Student-Led Teaching Awards are special because they

20 Apr 2020: CCTL have published three new guides on our website as part of our 'Teaching Remotely' suite, to complement the existing Moving Supervisions Online guide.

7 Aug 2020: As the next academic year approaches, we have extended our introductory guides to teaching online. Easter Term 2020 required a rapid adaptation under very challenging circumstances.

7 Aug 2020: The 'Flipped Classroom' approach in Cambridge science teaching The 'flipped classroom' approach is a pedagogical method whereby students are introduced to core material and concepts during independent study time before a lecture, practical or class,

22 Jan 2024: In Cambridge, as across the higher education sector, innovations in generative artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT are giving rise to concerns among staff and students, as well as perceived opportunities to enhance educational experiences

29 Apr 2020: Wolfson College Library has responded to new ways of working by moving existing services online and developing tailored support for students wherever they are based.

27 Apr 2016: The Centre is pleased to see national coverage on the inspirational and innovative Learning Together project run by Dr Amy Ludlow and Dr Ruth Armstrong in The Times. The article can be accessed here.

6 May 2021: Students and staff from across the collegiate University are warmly welcomed to the launch of Cambridge's new Black Advisory Hub. This online launch will be hosted by a team of student co-creators who were involved in the development of the Hub.

15 Sep 2021: The Equality Act The Equality Act 2010 serves as a legal provision protecting those with 'protected characteristics' from direct and indirect discrimination.

6 Aug 2020: Guidance on setting up your technology in advance and preparing an appropriate environment for supervisions

22 Jul 2019: This meeting is convened to enable colleagues who support the learning of postgraduate students to share ideas, expertise and good practice, and to hear about and inform some of the collegiate University's larger conversations about postgraduate

27 Nov 2019: Anti-racist education as an alternative to 'diversity and inclusion' at the University of Cambridge How might an anti-racist agenda look different to the University’s current emphasis on diversity and inclusion?

26 May 2020: Andy Rice, University Reader at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, shared with us the work he and PhD student Daniel Hugenroth have been undertaking to collate examples of supervisors' models and approaches to online supervisions.

2 Oct 2020: Sanjan Das, Daniel Kottmann, Angela Lam and Max Stewart Highly Commended, Innovative Practice These students all received nominations pertaining to their work under the umbrella of the Cambridge MedTech Foundation, and the panel thus decided to

28 Mar 2023: and learning, enquire into approaches to curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice through introductions to higher education research.

30 Apr 2020: Guidance for those supervising and supporting research students

11 Aug 2021: Student Submission on the 2019-20 Access & Participation Plan Submitting student feedback to the Office for Students Access and Participation Plans (APP) set out how higher education providers will improve equality of opportunity for

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether the supervision system currently meets the educational needs of Black British students sufficiently, ensuring their best chance for success.

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.

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.

7 Feb 2017: Nominations are open for the Student Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs), which aim to recognise the exceptional contribution of teaching and non-teaching staff to education at Cambridge. The awards are entirely student-led and are organised by Cambridge

6 May 2020: Introductory guides to teaching in 2020-21, covering lectures, seminars & classes, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and selecting online readings.

22 Feb 2021: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2021, which will be held online on Monday 19 April.

15 Oct 2021: Applications are open for the role of Project Associate for the new Black Advisory Hub. The Project Associate will be responsible for coordinating the ongoing development of the Black Advisory Hub and the delivery of a range of programmes aiming to

14 Oct 2021: Would you like the opportunity to contribute to University-level strategic projects? We are currently seeking students for two initiatives with differing levels of input needed. First is the APP Participatory Action Research Project, for which we

15 Sep 2021: The purpose of content notes The purpose of content notes is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Content notes provide advance information about the content of material: this affords autonomy in how an individual chooses to approach and tackle

25 Jan 2021: The University has launched a new Technology-Enabled Learning Service, to assist staff in the design and delivery of excellent teaching and learning. The Service will, in the first instance, focus on supporting staff in the transition to greater

17 Jul 2020: Guidance on planning your online supervisions, including: inclusive discussions, feedback and supervision activities.

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

1 Nov 2019: The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning has recently launched the new Cambridge Teaching & Learning Newsletter, in collaboration with our partners in the Technology-Enabled Learning Programme of the Cambridge University Press.

15 Apr 2016: Nominations are still open for the Student Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs), which aim to recognise the exceptional contribution of teaching and non-teaching staff to education at Cambridge. The awards are entirely student led and are organised by

6 Aug 2020: Basic information to guide you through online supervision, including: technologies, connectivity & accessibility, differences with in-person supervision, video conferencing options and recording supervisions.

16 May 2023: 2011) A model of active student participation in curriculum design: exploring desirability and possibility. ... 2020) Co-constructing a Liberated / Decolonised Arts Curriculum. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice.

16 Jul 2020: A brief guide for getting started with Google Meet

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.

13 Dec 2021: We are pleased to open registration for the third Diversifying Assessment Forum in 2022.

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

29 Jun 2022: Academy. 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 through introductions

29 Apr 2021: A range of materials from the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2021 are now available for members of the University on the Materials page (Raven access required). These include recordings of most sessions and slides from all, as well as a transcript of the

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).

2 Dec 2019: Following the Examination Review Final Report (2017), the University has been strongly encouraging "creative and innovative modes of assessment as appropriate to the subject being examined".

6 Aug 2020: One of the most important teaching skills for undergraduate supervisions is the ability to guide students in discussion, or in shared problem solving – and to do so in a way that includes all students in contributing to and learning from

27 Sep 2018: CamGuides is a pre-arrival course for taught Master’s students, regardless of their discipline, background or mode of study.

8 Feb 2019: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2019, which will be held on Friday 22 March in Newnham College.

15 Feb 2021: We are pleased to open registration for the Diversifying Assessment Forum 2021 after the success of the inaugural event last year.

21 Jul 2020: Some common teaching activities, online challenges, options and tools

24 Apr 2018: Applications are now open for two courses in teaching and learning in higher education, offered for 2018-19 by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning.