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Registration is now open for the Diversifying Assessment Forum 2025.Date: Thursday 26 JuneTime: 10.00-13.00Venue:Student Services CentreThis event provides a venue for staff engaged in activities related to assessment to explore opportunities and processes for changing, refining or adapting existing assessment practices.We are delighted to be welco…

The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2025 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows:Dr Tore ButlinDepartment of EngineeringQueens' CollegeDr Alexander CarterInstitute of Continuing EducationFitzwilliam CollegeDr Nicholas EvansDepartment of Clinical NeurosciencesWolfson CollegeDr James FergussonDepartment of Applied Mathe…

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 through introductions to higher education research. You will work on a series of formative assignments…

Cambridge Teaching Forum: 22 April 2025The Cambridge Teaching Forum is for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Registration is now open.The event provides a stimulating environment for staff to learn about innovative approaches to educati…

Registration is now open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Teaching & Senior Tutors, and for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors.These events provide opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, expertise and good practice, and to hear about and inform some of the collegiate University's broader co…

Applications are now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education running over the 2025-26 academic year.During this 12-month course you will develop enquiry-based approaches to engaging with educational challenges and contributions to improvements in the education of students at Cambridge and at tertiary level m…

'Researcher Development' (RD) encompasses all the learning and development that equips PhD students with the skills needed to successfully complete their research degree and prepare them for their future careers.The Researcher Development Fellows Programme sees us working with postdocs as partners to support and train you in designing and deliverin…

We recently enjoyed a beautiful evening at St John's College celebrating the 2024 winners of the Pilkington Prize, on Friday 21 June.Twelve members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes awarded by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education Professor Bhaskar Vira and Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prent…

The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators seeking accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Drawing on your existing experience and reflections on teaching and supporting learning, participants on the Scheme are supported in drafting a successful application for Associate Fellowship, F…

Prof. Phillip DawsonWe 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, Australia. In the morning he will be hosting a practical workshop on designing assessment, and in th…

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 through introductions to higher education research. You will work on a series of formative assignments…

The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2024 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows:Dr Sui-Yen Ah-SeeSchool of Clinical MedicineDr Lee de-WitDepartment of PsychologyTrinity HallProf. Steve EdgleyDepartment of Physiology, Development & NeuroscienceSt John's CollegeDr Carl Henrik EkDepartment of Computer Science & Technolo…

Registration is currently open for two of our events for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level.Cambridge Teaching Forum: 18 April 2024This event provides a stimulating environment for staff to learn about innovative approaches to education a…

Are you a Cambridge postdoc looking to gain valuable teaching experience?The Researcher Development Team coordinate the University's core programme of workshops and activities designed to equip PhD students with the skills needed to successfully complete their research degree and prepare for their future.Their new Researcher Development Fellows Pro…

Applications are currently open for the University Diversity Fund.The University Diversity Fund supports initiatives across the University that aim to challenge discrimination and inequalities, increase representation of underrepresented groups, raise awareness of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion, and/or facilitate implementation…