Tell us about the process of setting up the Active Learning Network It was quite an organic process that began with a flipped learning workshop I facilitated, one of many, but this particular session had an energy to it. The…
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Reflections on becoming a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA): A Conversation with Dr Lorraine Smith
Applying for Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) can feel like a daunting task. One that often gets pushed aside amid the daily demands of teaching, research and other demands of academic life. Dr Lorraine Smith (Associate Professor…
Episode 9: Inclusive Online Distance Learning
The Learning Matters Podcast captures insights into, experiences of, and conversations around education at the University of Sussex. The podcast is hosted by Prof Wendy Garnham and Dr Heather Taylor. It is recorded monthly, and each month is centred around a particular theme.…
Episode 8: Communities of Practice
The Learning Matters Podcast captures insights into, experiences of, and conversations around education at the University of Sussex. The podcast is hosted by Prof Wendy Garnham and Dr Heather Taylor. It is recorded monthly, and each month is centred around a particular theme.…
What I have learnt from grading students on their participation
Paven Basuita (Assistant Professor in Law) leads the University of Sussex’s Family Law Clinic. In a former life, she worked as a family law solicitor. These days, Paven’s passions lie in teaching and supporting students to achieve their goals. Her…
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Episode 7: Gamification
The Learning Matters Podcast captures insights into, experiences of, and conversations around education at the University of Sussex. The podcast is hosted by Prof Wendy Garnham and Dr Heather Taylor. It is recorded monthly, and each month is centred around a particular theme.…
Episode 6: Embedding Employability into the Curriculum
The Learning Matters Podcast captures insights into, experiences of, and conversations around education at the University of Sussex. The podcast is hosted by Prof Wendy Garnham and Dr Heather Taylor. It is recorded monthly, and each month is centred around a particular theme.…
Inclusivity Week | Friday 4th April 2025
Workshops: Neurodiversity Affirming Pedagogies (Em Harrison) and Student Co-Creation in the Curriculum (Dr Carli Rowell) The final day of Inclusivity Week brought together two rich sessions focused on the importance of student partnership in shaping inclusive pedagogies. Both initiatives were…
Inclusivity Week | Thursday 3rd April 2025
Workshops: Embedding Inclusive and Decolonial Practices in Biosciences Curricula (Professor Zahid Pranjol) and The Co-Creation Approach to Academic Advising (Dr Hadir Elshafie) As Inclusivity Week progressed, Day 4 brought a sharp focus to two essential elements of educational equity: curriculum…
Inclusivity Week | Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Workshops: Creating Accessible Digital Documents and Resources: led by Faye Brockwell (Learning Technologist) and Maintaining Attention in Lectures Led by Dr. Sophie Forster (Reader in Cognitive Neuroscience) Creating Accessible Digital Documents and Resources Led by Faye Brockwell With most attendees…