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Mini-series: What is a living lab?

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Treating the University as a Living Lab means using our in-house academic expertise and knowledge to influence our operations, while at the same time providing a test-bed opportunity for academics and students to get real-world data for their research. What makes a Living Lab project?

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Welcome to the Sept-Oct Learning & Teaching Enhancement Theme: Careers and Employability

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Helen Stringer Helen Stringer is Assistant Director of the Careers Service, with a remit for developing and strengthening academic partnerships.

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An introduction to the Widening Participation strategy at The University of Edinburgh

Teaching Matters Academic Support

This months’ Widening Participation strategy-themed Teaching Matters’ posts will showcase the already rich variety of outreach and support strategies that academic and professional services staff in the University are undertaking. On 29 May, there will be an open Senate session where you can hear and discuss more on this topic.

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Supporting sustainable careers and preparedness for job automation

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Yet, it is not always clear for students how they can contribute to society and sustainable development ( e.g., the 17 SDGs ) through their future careers. Aspiring to work in a socially impactful industry or company may come into conflict with an individual’s personal career priorities.