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2010 Technical, Laboratory and Support Staff
Second Annual Conference
Wednesday June 2nd, School of Human and Life Sciences, Roehampton University, London
BOOKING NOW OPEN
21st Century Universities
New roles, new responsibilities for
Technical, Laboratory and Support Staff?
We are pleased to confirm that we will be organising a day conference for technical, laboratory and support / IT staff .There will be a particular focus on the way in which support staff are playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of taught sessions and workshops / practicals.
The aim of this lively and interesting annual event is to enable staff with technical, laboratory and / or support roles to share innovation and good practice, and to enable networking opportunities with colleagues from other settings. At last year's event, we welcomed delegates from more than 16 UK and Irish universities. Academic and administrative staff are also warmly invited to attend.
Programme:
The programme will run from 9.45am to 3.45pm, and will include two keynote talks, as well as workshops and activities. We will be running workshops on a range of issues related to supporting learning and teaching in higher education, including:
Working with international students challenges and opportunities
Video-conferencing for beginners
Training programmes and staff development opportunities what do staff want?
Supporting students and staff with multi-format coursework
Innovative e-learning ideas to support learning and teaching
Running your own workshops and presentations
Learning support in higher education for students with disabilities
Listening to the student voice
Learning, teaching and assessment in higher education
Display and resources area, including representation from the AUA , SEDA and HEATeD
If you are interested in running or contributing to a workshop or seminar session, we would be pleased to talk to you. Deadline for papers is MAY 10th.
Cost for delegates: £38 ( free for presenters / workshop organisers / Roehampton Staff)
Further details:
Please contact Bridget Middlemas ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) for an application form or further details about this event
Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit, Roehampton University
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/news/events/2010/21st_Century_Universities.html
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