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Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum and the Diversifying Assessment Forum. These events are for all staff across the collegiate University involved in teaching, supporting learning or assessment, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level.We are currently seeking your contributions to shape the programmes for this year's f…

Registration is open for the Annual Meeting for Directors of Postgraduate Education & Postgraduate Tutors, which was postponed from earlier in the academic year.Monday 15 January 2024Register for the Annual Meeting 2023-24Hosted by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Prof. Bhaskar Vira, the Annual Meeting 2023-24 will have a focus on student mental …

Applications are now open for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education running over the 2024-25 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…

We are pleased to congratulate the Blended Learning Service on their new dedicated website, which can be found at www.blendedlearning.cam.ac.uk.The Blended Learning Service is a centrally-provisioned resource dedicated to enabling and enhancing digital experiences across the University. They provide support, training and guidance that aim to furthe…

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 larger con…

Last week we enjoyed a beautiful evening at Fitzwilliam College celebrating the 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize on Thursday 22 June.Thirteen members of staff were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, with the Prizes awarded by Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Bhaskar Vira. We were also pleased to be joined b…

The Cambridge Teaching & Learning Recognition Scheme is designed for Cambridge educators who have already undertaken the activities, reflection and teaching practice that make them eligible for accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Participants on the Scheme are supported in drafting a successful application for Associate Fello…

The Academic Career Pathway (Teaching & Scholarship) has been introduced to recognise the contribution of colleagues whose primary responsibilities are teaching focused. These workshops provide an opportunity to learn of the aims and procedures of the new promotions processes for Teaching & Scholarship staff, to reflect on how scholarship may be ev…

Inclusive collegiate education and environmentsRegistration is now open for the second Intercollegiate Forum on Tuesday 20 June.Cambridge undergraduate education is distinctive, and Colleges as academic communities are key to students' educational experience. As Cambridge admits a more representative population of undergraduates, this Forum provide…

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 2023 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows:Dr Mary Augusta BrazeltonDepartment of History & Philosophy of ScienceJesus CollegeProf. Nathan CrillyDepartment of EngineeringProf. Richard DanceDepartment of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & CelticSt Catharine's CollegeDr Jonathan EvansDepartment o…

We are pleased to open registration for the fourth Diversifying Assessment Forum in 2023. This event is an opportunity for staff to explore processes and opportunities for changing, refining or adapting current assessment practices, particularly in light of the University's commitment to diversifying assessment and to eliminating awarding gaps.The …

Registration is now open for a one-day forum co-designed by the student researchers participating in Cycle 4 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project:"The Black awarding gap and decolonisation at Cambridge: An open forum about the data, student experiences and ways forward"The forum is open to all Cambridge students and staff, regardless of…

First-year undergraduate academic induction and developmentRegistration is now open for the first Intercollegiate Forum on Friday 3 March*.CCTL are organising a series of fora as part of our support for the collegiate University's commitments to develop more inclusive educational environments and practices and to eliminate awarding gaps.Students' a…

RegistrationRegistration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2023 on Friday 21 April.The annual Cambridge Teaching Forum provides a stimulating environment for staff to learn about innovative approaches to higher education in Cambridge, meet colleagues and share ideas about current national and international topics in higher education.The …