Teaching Matters Academic Support

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

A flourishing field of student partnership work has recently emerged (e.g., Cook-Sather, Bovill and Felten, 2014), which critically discusses and reflects on how universities can involve students in roles that, ‘actively shape and enhance their experiences of learning and teaching’ (Healey, Flint and Harrington, 2014).

Research 52

Research Higher Education Student Engagement Alumni 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Dr Neil Hudson, Senior Veterinary Clinical Lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education reflects on the benefits of enabling undergraduate students to participate in teaching.

Medical 52

Medical Education Healthcare Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We introduced the UCVME in 2014 as we wanted to formally recognise the important role our students play in our teaching and learning processes. We have had over 140 students enrol on the programme and, so far, 22 have completed the programme in 2017, and 35 in 2018. I was really surprised how much I enjoyed the trip.

Medical 52

Medical Education Admissions Student Engagement 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The Case Studies in Sustainable Development course in the School of Geosciences already included students doing project work in groups, but the students just researched a self-chosen case study of sustainability in the usual academic manner; they were not directed towards any practical outcome.

Professional Services 52

Professional Services Research Food Curriculum Development 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 9, 2019

The course is firmly embedded in a tangible place and contexts, encouraging students to start defining their own investigative agendas. In previous years (2014-2016), students set their talents to reimagine Galashiels to 2040.

Architecture 52

Architecture Management Research IT 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

JANUARY 17, 2019

Rona Doig Rona joined the Business School in July 2014 and is currently Head of the Student Development Team supporting the personal and professional development of the School’s MSc and UG students.

Professional Development 52

Professional Development Career Services Management Alumni 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As universities are under an increasing level of regulation and accountability in relation to student success and retention, we see commitments towards partnership working as a form of best practice (see: Office for Students Student Engagement Strategy ).

Student Union 52

Student Union Student Engagement Higher Education Medical 52