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The award winning Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship at @polisatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Home to the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast. https://ctis.leeds.ac.uk/ https://rss.com/podcasts/politicsandpedagogy/

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Excited for this next month! We've had lots of fun (and some challenges!) creating this new module @polisatleeds.bsky.social and Simon and I are looking forward to sharing our experience
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27.11.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Members | aspirenetwork.uk

Our next event is a T&S Townhall on the 14th November featuring research from Prof Helen Williams from the University of Nottingham. You can sign up to join us here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-members

31.10.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to get started with pedagogic research (and actually publish it) Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and ...

A great piece in @timeshighered.bsky.social on how to get started with #PedRes #SoTL www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-g...

28.10.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than one week to go to submit an abstract for #BISA2026! The RIS editorial team would love to see all of you there.

28.10.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us for the first ASPIRE SOTL circle on Friday!

15.10.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great opportunity to engage with SoTL work

15.10.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us for our #SoTL Circle this Friday where we will be discussing Oro's article on active learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/copy-of-events

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TLN Webinar – Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education | The Political Studies Association (PSA) β€˜Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen, University of Southampton Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pmMost higher education teaching activities rely on texts.…

*PSA EVENT* 'Using Objects to Enhance Learning in #PoliticalScience #Education - #Teaching & Learning Network Webinar with William L Allen.
πŸ“† Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pm, online
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TLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA) β€˜Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present…

*PSA EVENT* 'Giving Choice a Chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #education. #Teaching & Learning Network webinar with Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @psateach.bsky.social
πŸ“† 3 December, 1:30 - 3pm
➑️ FREE and open to all

23.09.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social

15.09.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...

πŸ”ŠBONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...

03.09.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...

πŸ”ŠBONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...

03.09.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...

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ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...

πŸ”ŠREMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!

30.07.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on RMI | The Political Studies Association (PSA) Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 25 July 2025 The PSA Race, Migration, and Internsectionality Specialist Group and King's College London Borders and Migration Research Group are accepting…

*PSA EVENT* Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on #Race, #Migration & Intersectionality. Organised by the The PSA RMI Specialist Group
πŸ“† 16 Sept, King's College London
➑️ Details and registration

18.08.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What are other social scientists doing in their research methods modules these days? I'm wanting to refresh things a bit. How do you find policy analysis? Am considering a session on this, in addition to decolonial & creative methods. I also run a session on digital methods which students often use

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ASPIRE Network Launch | Podcast Episode on RSS.com Episode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASP...

And the @ctisleeds.bsky.social Politics and Pedagogy podcast about Aspire
rss.com/podcasts/pol...

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Critical Thinking Bootcamp
The Future of Critical Thinking
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:30am PT | 11:30am ET | 4:30pm BST
Sage logo is on the bottom left and Critical Thinking logo is on the right

Critical Thinking Bootcamp The Future of Critical Thinking Tuesday, August 12, 2025 8:30am PT | 11:30am ET | 4:30pm BST Sage logo is on the bottom left and Critical Thinking logo is on the right

Join us on August 12 for our sixth-annual #CriticalThinkingBootcamp: The Future of Critical Thinking.

Our panel will explore how librarians and educators can combat misinformation and empower students with critical thinking skills.

Register now: bit.ly/44xINW9

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Job! (fixed term)

01.07.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
From the Balkans to the Future: A student Journey to the NATO Youth Summit | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship

NEW Blog! @polisatleeds.bsky.social student Chloe Simpson writes about her experience at the NATO Youth Summit. Congratulations Chloe! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/from-the-bal...

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Such a brilliant few days at @maastrichtu.bsky.social presenting and learning from colleagues at their Teaching & Learning Festival. Big thanks to @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social & his team for the invite and hosting such a great event!

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Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)

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#GlobalEducation?: Social Media, pedagogy and activism This webinar explores how social media shapes understandings of global injustice, and how teaching can be adapted to equip students with appropriate critical skills.

Looking forward to this presenting my research of Global Education and Social Media next week for @ioe-derc.bsky.social free webinar. @ioe.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

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Thank you to all that attended our roundtable at #BISA2025! It was a stimulating discussion on all things scholarship, practice and solidarity. @mybisa.bsky.social ( we even had our smallest member join the panel!)

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We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social

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A week since our launch! Have you joined us? www.aspirenetwork.uk

16.06.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a day! Thank you everyone who joined us for the launch of @aspirenetwork.bsky.social, big thank you to our key notes @profcathyelliott.bsky.social @teachpolitics.bsky.social and congrats to my fellow board members πŸŽ‰

10.06.2025 07:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"

Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"

Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"

Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"

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Explaining the what, why and wherefore of the #aspirelaunch

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#aspirelaunch such a great group of people brought together to talk all things teaching track and the future of the network.

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A brilliant few days at #ANGELConference2025 in Berlin listening, learning and sharing on all things #GlobalEducation.

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