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We are recruiting!

An exciting new opportunity has opened up here at Gladstone’s Library.

We are looking to recruit an Archivist who will work in the Library’s busy Reading Rooms. Working in a team of five, this role is a mix of public-facing and office-based work.

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Campus talks: are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education? Two academic experts in strategic decision-making and education discuss critical thinking, why it is under threat and what role it plays in preparing students for their digitally curated futures

Critical thinking is key, but are universities doing enough to develop it?

In this Campus Talks episode, Olivier Sibony and Tony Wagner discuss challenges and ways higher education can improve this skill.

Listen here: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/campu...

#CriticalThinking #AcademicSky

LearnHigher resourcesfree of charge, peer-reviewed for accessibility, peer evaluated, research-informed, and shared under CC.

LearnHigher is the UK's library of learning development resources for higher education. All LearnHigher resources are free of charge, peer-reviewed for accessibility, peer evaluated, research-informed, and shared under Creative Commons Licenses./aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher #LoveLD

New rules to ‘protect academic freedom’ come into force - Research Professional News Government says duties for English institutions will “restore the integrity of our universities”

New rules to "protect academic freedom" come into force.

Govt says free speech legislation will "restore integrity of our universities", while minister says universities are "on notice" after OfS fined Sussex £585k in free speech ruling.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...

Four questions to ask to detect false news online Even those working in higher education can fall for misinformation. Ask these four questions to get better at zeroing in on false news

#Misinformation can fool anyone, including those in higher education. Ask these four questions to become better at identifying it: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/four-... #socialmedia @uniwestminster.bsky.social

‘Vicious cycle’ of language degree cuts and declining enrolments Universities encouraged to offer language degrees to students with no prior experience as low uptake in schools creates pipeline problems

Cutting modern language degrees at universities is creating a “vicious cycle” and risks contributing to the continued decline of foreign language learning among children in the UK, it has been warned. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports
#academicsky #languages

Embedding reward, recognition and promotion in teaching & learning | Advance HE This research report explores how higher education institutions reward teaching excellence through promotion and career progression in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

🚀 Case Study: @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social is investing in teaching excellence through targeted academic development. Their VECAP program supports early career academics with tailored PD, mentorship & recognition.

🔗 bit.ly/44QiVFf

#HigherEd #TeachingExcellence #AcademicSupport

New Post: The hidden cost of learning: how financial strain Is reshaping student life www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/29/t...

Review of Race and History | The University of Edinburgh The academically-led review explores historic racial and colonial injustices, including enslavement, linked to the University as well as reassessing current policies and procedures.

Full text and website of the University of Edinburgh Race Report. A challenging time to launch it, and right that they have done so.

@joeblakey.bsky.social and I have an upcoming edited book... Aesthetics and the City explores how aesthetics relates to how cities and urban spaces are perceived, organised, and transformed. There's now a web page which lists the many fascinating contributions… 🔗 bit.ly/aestheticsandthecitybook

Research funder pivots to tackle UK’s ‘five biggest challenges’ Nuffield Foundation says it wants to generate ‘viable solutions to the key social questions facing the country’ under new strategic direction

A key funder for social policy research is shifting its strategic focus to tackle what it called the UK’s five biggest social and economic challenges, backed by a £150 million investment, reports @patrickjack.bsky.social
#AcademicSky

Switch to LLE could ease universities’ cash flow fears, says v-c More regular payments for per-module study would help even out income over course of a year, according to new Open University leader

England’s switch to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement to pay for higher education courses could help ease universities’ cash flow worries, according to the new vice-chancellor of the Open University. @helenpacker.bsky.social reports
#LLE #AcademicSky

New Post: New HEPI report reveals the hidden impact of menstrual cycles on students’ education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/21/n...

Assessment and Feedback Symposium 2025 - Call for Papers

🎓📢 Call for Papers: Assessment & Feedback Symposium 2025

Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025

Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback

Disabled Student Commitment: Competence Standards and Reasonable Adjustments

Explore our Disabled Student Commitment on competence standards and reasonable adjustments, supporting full participation in higher education. Find practical advice here:https://bit.ly/44MqNaG

ALDinHE logo and an illustration of a megaphone with the text "Join our team".

ALDinHE is delighted to invite colleagues to join the conference committee. We have a number of voluntary roles available. The closing date for expressions of interest is 29 August 2025. Submit an expression of interest: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/aldcon/join-the-conference-committee #LoveLD #ALDcon26

Today we awarded Professor @davidolusoga.bsky.social OBE an honorary degree for his outstanding work as a social historian.

As someone who grew up in Tyneside we asked David what he misses most about living here, as well as his words of advice for the graduating class of 2025.

#WeAreNCL #NCLGrad

The #ALTC25 sub-theme 'Critical Imagination' invites proposals that interrogate dominant narratives and celebrate creativity, criticality, and culture in digital learning through research and practice.
Submit by 13 July → buff.ly/tH0noss #EdTechVoices #DigitalCulture #LearningTech #altc

Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Affecting Students in Higher Education E-learning Course

From 1 Aug 2025, new regulations on harassment and sexual misconduct come into force for HE providers.
Our Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course, developed with insights from Amy Norton, former HSM lead at OfS, equips staff to embed culture change. bit.ly/3DuoZbu

A sign in some leaves that reads: 'Look, listen, feel - we want to know what you think this place could be'.

In the University Teaching Academy, we have been considering what our Teaching Philosophies are... Such a lovely, reflective exercise. What is your Teaching Philosophy?

A snapshot of the work colleagues do at University Teaching Academy as part of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development

Presenting on behalf of my wonderful @manmetuta.bsky.social & @manmetuni.bsky.social
colleagues Kirsteen Aubrey, @v-vargas.bsky.social, Gladson Chikwa and @orlaghmccabe.bsky.social.

Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow educators at #TeachingLearning2025!

Reflections on relational pedagogy from Innovation Scholars at #McrMetL&TConf25. Rod Cullen argues for empathising with students (many caring, working, commuting, digital poverty, disabilities), & need to support through accessibility, flexibility and authentic assessment (key to our DELTA strategy)

Stacey Gillespie and Emma Holt presented on embedding opportunities for immersive learning and transforming employability, equity and student success (clear evidence of impact). Student Mahnoor Mahmood Shaheen also reflected on how CPD opportunities had transformed her own journey. #McrMetL&TConf25

Next at #McrMetL&TConf25 David Yarwood presented rationale for embedding Adobe Express for portfolio development (industry-standard, supports visual storytelling, enables personalised outputs). Students Katherine Hornsey & Abigail Tait articulated benefits of Express for developing digital skills.

Great interactive presentation at #McrMetL&TConf25 from Anne Everett and Mark Burgess about their partnership approach to supporting students' AI and Information Literacy skills (academic and library colleagues co-delivering, which led to great engagement and positive feedback from the students.

Day 1 of the Manchester Met Learning and Teaching Conference 2025, with theme of building an excellent student experience through relational education. Inspirational keynote from Prof. Jason Arday starting us off, arguing for purpose and kindness being at the heart of all we do. #McrMetL&TConf25

Our assessment resources are publicly available at buff.ly/4f9zTQL

Would you like to know about the approach that @manmetuni.bsky.social is taking to embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals and education for sustainable development in curricula - this recently published article tells you about it: buff.ly/3VwzBwg

Our assessment resources are publicly available at buff.ly/4f9zTQL