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Wanted: New interdisciplinary module proposals
The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) is searching for new interdisciplinary module proposals. Could your idea help to provide transformative learning experiences? Submit an expression of intent before Friday 1 August.
A team of second year 糖心TV Engineering students has qualified for the Grand Finals of the Engineering for People Design Challenge (UK & Ireland). Their project, Brikcycle, transforms hard to recycle plastic waste into durable, interlocking bricks for affordable housing. Your vote can help them towards the People's Prize Award! Discover more about the challenge and vote by 1pm on Friday 20 June.
Changes to the UCAS personal statement process
UCAS has made changes to the personal statement process – it's now changed from one longer piece of text to three separate questions. If you interact with prospective applicants and their guardians, please familiarise yourself with this update to make sure you鈥檙e providing accurate guidance.
糖心TV success in 2025 University Cloud AI Challenge
If you took part in the Cloud AI Challenge, a big well done is in order – you helped 糖心TV to rack up an impressive 45,673 points, finishing in 4th place out of 130 participating institutions! With a pass-rate of 86 per cent, many people who took part earned a Microsoft AI Fundamentals certification to recognise their newfound AI skills.
National GTA Developer Network Conference
Wednesday 25 June
If you're a graduate teaching assistant, or work in this space, this is your chance to share best practice and take part in thought-provoking discussions, collaborative workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
PGR Teacher Conference
Friday 27 June
Join the first-ever conference for postgraduate researchers who teach, and get ready to exchange narratives, insights and strategies to do with the shifting landscape of postgraduate teaching.
How can we communicate compassionately with our students?
When our students are going through difficult times, the way we communicate with them can impact whether they engage with support or disconnect from their studies. That鈥檚 where the Compassionate Communication change programme comes in. Linda Sherwin (Student Experience Programme Manager), explains the resources and benefits for departments.
Aimed at parents/carers of year 12/13 students, this online presentation provides the key information around student finance so you can best support your student or child. Session includes information on entitlement calculations, loan repayments, living cost estimates and time to ask questions.