Author Archives: suelee99

Led by Prof. Richard Hill Universities (particularly their managers) talk a lot about innovation. “We need to innovate” “This is innovative” “Our environment fosters innovation” And this is what people outside academia would expect from a university. Lots of bright, … Continue reading →

Led by Dr Alison Purvis @DrAlisonPurvis Compassionate, positive, and caring interactions in learning and teaching are important because they can create psychological safety, encourage engagement, and develop a sense of belonging for everyone (Burke & Lemar, 2021).  Thoughtful staff-student interactions … Continue reading →

Led by Dr Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos @tavoer8 Introduction In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to enhance student progression, satisfaction and engagement. This situation and a very competitive environment have encouraged more universities to move away from teacher-centred … Continue reading →

Led by guest Hazel Farrell @renshigirl Having started my career in higher education over 30 years ago emulating the old-style lecture model of my own undergraduate studies, I quickly reached a point where I wasn’t enjoying my job and my … Continue reading →