Learning & Teaching Enhancement offer a comprehensive series of development sessions. It is essential that you have discussed attending a session with your line manager prior to booking onto a course.
Learning & Teaching Enhancement offer a comprehensive series of development sessions. It is essential that you have discussed attending a session with your line manager prior to booking onto a course.
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Some training courses, including certain face-to-face workshops, are bookable only via the 'My Training' section on MyHR. More information and links to mandatory training modules can be found on the Organisational and Professional Development site.
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| Using the Module Evaluation Survey DetailsHearing and acting upon the Student Voice is critical for enhancing the student experience. This session is for Module Leaders who have not previously used the Module Evaluation Survey, or are seeking a refresh. We’ll explore how to access and use the system to its full potential, how best to promote the survey to students and how to utilise the findings effectively. |
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| Academic Induction DetailsIn line with the new Learning, Teaching & Assessment Plan, a refreshed Academic Induction programme for new teaching staff will be delivered. With a focus on teaching essentials, the Academic Induction will provide a supportive and collegial environment to learn how to teach effectively within the unique context of the University of Cumbria, including signposting to further support and development opportunities. The new Academic Induction now incorporates the previously separate introduction to key learning systems.
This Academic Induction is also open to staff who have recently joined the University or mentors who wish to understand the offer to aid their support for new colleagues. |
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| Active Learning: A Re-Introduction DetailsMany of us already incorporate elements of active learning in our taught sessions and this method is widely accepted as best practice in adult learning. This short session will reinforce those ideas and encourage your own professional creativity.
V2, V3, V5, K2, A1, A2, A5 |
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| AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment: Q&A DetailsLet's talk about learning, teaching, and assessment in the era of Generative AI. Bring your questions and thoughts to this informal session. We'll be talking about opportunities and challenges and offering support and guidance in line with the Principles for the Use of AI in LTA
Facilitators: Jane Cleary, Digital Pedagogy Lead, LTE and Suzanne Forrester, Assessment and Awards Manager, Academic Registry |
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| An Introduction to UDL and Assessment DetailsThis session considers how to design assessment using the principles of UDL. Taking a practice-based approach, we’ll look at case studies and share our own practice of inclusive assessment design.
V1, V2, V3, K1, K2, A2, A3, A5 |
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| An Introduction to UDL in Practice DetailsBuilding on the workshop ‘An Introduction to UDL: Identifying the UoC Context’, we’ll explore how to put the principles of UDL into practice. We’ll look at examples of best practice and share ideas and experience.
V1, V2, V3, V5, K1, K2, K4, A1, A2, A4, A5 |
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| Authentic and Creative Feedback Practices DetailsFeedback is a crucial and yet sometimes overlooked aspect of learning. In this workshop we'll consider the role of feedback as part of learning and assessment for learning. We'll discuss the nature of feedback and creative ways in which to provide and share it.
PSF V1, V3, V5, K1, A3, A4, A5 |
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| Authentic Assessment In Practice: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences DetailsThis workshop is for all staff involved in assessment and feedback, offering an active learning experience focused on making assessments more meaningful. Together, we'll explore core principles of authentic assessment through practical, hands-on activities aimed at enhancing assessment practices and creating a more genuine learning impact. Collaborate with colleagues, share insights, and leave with effective strategies to make assessments truly authentic and impactful for student learning.
PSF V3, A3,4,5 |
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| Becoming a Principal Fellow DetailsPrincipal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) is the highest level of fellowship awarded by Advance HE. Recognised globally, it is designed for individuals whose practice involves a sustained record of effectiveness in the strategic leadership of high-quality learning with extensive impact. This session will explore the requirements of PFHEA recognition, the submission process, and the support available for potential applicants within the University. |
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| EDI: Language and Terminology DetailsWe are aware that language in the Equality. Diversity and Inclusion space changes quickly so we are creating a safe (and small space) for us to talk about language, phrases, what they mean to different groups and what this means for you as a member of UoC staff. Come along, share, get it wrong, get it right, learn the why and the so what of EDI language. |
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| Effective Learning and Teaching: A Workshop for Staff New to Teaching DetailsThis session is aimed at staff just joining the University of Cumbria who have little or no prior experience in teaching (at any level). It will introduce you to key aspects of learning and teaching at HE, and provide you with lots of practical ideas to develop your pedagogical practice. This is an interactive session that takes place on Teams so you will need to use camera and audio to contribute.
This workshop replaces 'Introduction to Learning and Teaching at the University of Cumbria (for staff new to teaching in HE)' and so is not appropriate for anyone who has already attended that workshop.
PSF V1-3, K1,2,4, A1-3, A5 |
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| Effective observation of learning and teaching DetailsThis workshop is designed for colleagues who will be conducting developmental observations under the UoC Learning & Teaching Observation Policy. Approved in 2024/25, this builds upon the previous peer review approach.
The session will consider best practice in conducting meaningful observations, explore the associated process and documentation, and allow for discussion of the relationship between observations and the ongoing development of teaching practice. |
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| Embedding UoC Graduate Attributes in Learning and Teaching DetailsThis workshop will explore the UoC Graduate Attributes and consider offer examples of embedding these in learning and teaching. We'll also discuss how you might integrate these attributes into your own courses and modules.
PSF A1, V2, V4, A5 |
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| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): what do they mean for me as a member of staff? DetailsIn this workshop, we'll provide an introduction to EDI in higher education and, more specifically, to EDI here at UoC. We'll consider what EDI means for staff, from the importance of language, to inclusive approaches in learning and teaching. The workshop will also signpost to a range of helpful EDI resources so that you can go on to develop your learning further.
Please note that this will only run if more than 6 people have registered. |
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| Information Session for Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice DetailsThe (PGCAP) is designed to provide an overview of the programme. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A with the chance to clarify any queries relating to the PGCAP. he introductory session to the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
The PGCAP is open to both academic and professional services staff who are involved in learning and teaching or supporting learning. Line manager agreement is required to complete the programme. |
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| Information session for the new Experiential Route to Advance HE Fellowship at UoC DetailsThis session will give you an overview of the Advance HE PSF 2023 and UoC's new Experiential Route to gaining Fellowship of Advance HE. This session is for anyone interested in finding out more about the new Professional Standards Framework (2023). |
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| Introduction to Copyright for Learning and Teaching DetailsCopyright is an intellectual property that protects original creative works and covers both printed and electronic library material.
This workshop will provide a basic introduction to Copyright within the context of teaching and learning in HE.
V4, K4, A5 |
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| Introduction to the Discovery Tool DetailsThis session is an introduction to the new Discovery Tool, which is designed to support self-assessment of your digital capabilities and provide access to further opportunities to develop your digital skills. You'll learn more about how the Discovery Tool works and how it can support your ongoing professional development. This session is open to all staff across the University. |
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| L&T Seminar Series: Co-Delivery in Action: Project Management with the University of Cumbria and BAE Systems Early Careers. Ros Lishman & Johanne Agnola DetailsRos Lishman, Principal Lecturer in Project Management, IBIL, University of Cumbria
BSc (Hons), PgDip, SFHEA
Johanne Agnola, National Programmes Curriculum Leader, BAE Systems - Shared Services
PGCert, FHEA, Associate CIPD
In this session we will be sharing our co-delivery story for the national project management integrated degree apprenticeship programme, which is a collaboration between the University of Cumbria and BAE Systems Early Careers. We will provide insights into the models of co-delivery we have tested, some of the challenges we have faced, as well as the benefits that we have encountered in the last three years.
The BSc (Hons) Project Management (BAE Systems PMDA) is a five-year part-time integrated degree apprenticeship programme which is run in partnership with BAE Systems Early Careers. The first cohort of apprentices started in September 2022 with approximately 90 apprentices. We are now teaching four cohorts with 400+ apprentices enrolled on the programme.
The apprentices are located nationally in England and clustered around BAE Systems sites and business units, but with Barrow submarines being the largest cohort overall. There is hybrid teaching on the programme, which includes on-campus in-place sessions in Lancaster or Portsmouth and online sessions. The programme is delivered via the Canvas learning management platform, supplied by BAE Systems Early Careers team.
Under current contracting arrangements approximately 15% of the 320 credits of the programme (i.e. excluding the End-Point Assessment module) is co-delivered by BAE Systems Early Careers team. Some modules, for example, Academic and Professional Skills (Level 4) and Legal, Ethical & Sustainability Issues (Level 5) have a smaller 20% contribution by the business. Whereas other modules, such as Projects in Action (Level 4) and Projects in Contemporary Organisations (Level 5), have a more significant co-delivery element (80%) from the business. As the programme is evolving and the business needs of BAE Systems is changing, the approach to co-delivery is regularly reviewed and refreshed.
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| L&T Seminar Series: The Illusion of Educational Choice: Structural Constraints on Male Progression to Higher Education in Cumbria. Daniel Dutton DetailsDaniel Dutton, DBA Student and Head of Student Recruitment and Outreach, University of Cumbria
This research examines why under-resourced young males in Cumbria continue to have some of the lowest progression rates into Higher Education (HE) nationally. Moving beyond deficit models of “low aspiration,” the study interrogates the structural mechanisms that shape choice and opportunity, from education policy and curriculum design to geography, transport, and multigenerational mobility. By weaving these systemic factors together with lived experience, the project explores how male identity stereotypes, constrained curriculum pathways, and entrenched patterns of social immobility interact to restrict opportunity.
The session will share early insights from the pilot study and secondary data analysis, while inviting critical reflections to enhance the research deductions and their implications.
Key themes include:
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| L&T Seminar Series: Transformative Learning Applied to Collaboration and Leadership in Industry DetailsJoin us for the latest in the UoC Learning and Teaching Seminar Series. In this talk, Ian Corrie will share his journey to take Mezirow’s Transformative Learning Theory into practice within industry. He’ll consider the subsequent impact that this application of the theory has had on the workplace. |
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| Mentoring for Teaching Excellence through the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice DetailsThis session is designed to support mentors within the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) by introducing the role of mentoring and outlining expectations for mentors. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session to address any questions related to the mentoring process.
This session is open to all staff who hold Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or above and are interested in mentoring a PGCAP participant. |
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| Module Evaluation Survey Drop-In Session DetailsThis session will provide personalised support for Module Leaders seeking to resolve issues or raise queries concerning the operation of the Module Evaluation Survey or Closing the Loop reports. |
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| Online Learning Design Bootcamp: open to all subject areas DetailsWorkshop aim: to engage thoughtfully and critically with Jisc’s Beyond Blended principles of online learning design (Jisc 2024) and how blended principles can be used to best effect in teaching and learning.
If you have already attended an Online Learning Design Bootcamp February-August 2025 then there is no need to attend this.
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| Supporting Students to Be More Critical DetailsThe aim of this session is to share practice and talk together about what “be more critical” means. We'll explore what criticality might mean for students & challenges they face. We'll talk through how the skills@cumbria team talk about and feed back on criticality with students. Be ready to share your insights, experiences and knowledge from your academic disciplines/professional services about supporting students (and ourselves) to become more critical.
V2, V3, V5, K2, A2, A4, A5
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| Teaching with Teams: Creativity and Engagement DetailsIn this session we'll look at ways to enhance your teaching by getting the most out of Teams. We'll consider ways in which to improve the L&T environment in Teams - such as use of backgrounds, PowerPoint presenter view and the use of breakout rooms - focusing on both creativity and multiple means of engagement.
V1, V2, K2, K4, A1, A2, A5 |
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| The Experiential Route to Associate Fellowship DetailsAssociate Fellowship of Advance HE (AFHEA) is a great opportunity for anyone supporting students in professional services and/or academic-related roles to achieve external recognition. Come along to find out more about our internal, UoC experiential route to Associate Fellowship. |
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