The future of teaching and learning in higher education

• Professor Jane Harrington, Vice Chancellor, University of Greenwich

• Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive, Institute of Student Employers (ISE)
• Katie Pavoni, Course Director, Paramedic Science, St George’s, University of London
• Gemma Kenyon, Head of Careers at City, University of London and  Bahlla Karim, Business Management Student (third year), City, University of London

Graduates entering the employment market now are entering a very different world of work compared to previous generations. This session will discuss how teaching, learning and curriculum design can support graduate outcomes; innovate to improve graduate skills and explore what employers need from graduates to evolve their organisation and boost the economy.

• Emma Maskell, Head of Student Engagement and Information, Office for Students
• Professor Raheel Nawaz, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Digital Transformation, Staffordshire University

Gathering evidence and data is key to understanding where improvements can be made. How do you use the data gathered from surveys or other feedback mechanisms used to tailor responses and make meaningful change to teaching and learning experience?

• Professor Sir Chris Husbands, Vice-Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University

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• Dr Ismini Vasileiou, Associate Professor in Information Systems and Subject Group Lead and Associate Head in Teaching and Learning, De Montfort University
• Patrick Thomson, Head of Research Analysis and Policy, Phoenix Insights
• Chair: Professor Diane Houston, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Birkbeck, University of London

The demand for lifelong learning to respond to the UK’s skills deficit is vital for businesses and economic growth. Universities can play a key role by providing short courses and flexible study. What will the effect be on teaching and learning with the potential roll out of the lifelong loan entitlement?

• Nick Glover, Inclusive Learning Adviser, Apprenticeships and Inclusive Learning, Student Administration and Academic Affairs, University of York and Mona Hassan, BSc Business and Management Student
• Dr Jennifer Fraser, University Director of Student Partnership, Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation and Principal Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Westminster
• Kyra Araneta, International Relations MA Student and Student Partnership Research Assistant, University of Westminster
• Dr Fatima Maatwk, Lecturer in Student Partnership, Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation, University of Westminster
• Chair: Dr Charlotte Snelling, Policy Manager, Universities UK

Students are a key stakeholder to engage with to enhance the teaching and learning environment. This session will discuss how by building a collaborative learning environment, students can be partners in their own curriculum design and help develop a strategy for the future.

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• Dr Ailsa Crum, Director of Membership, Quality Enhancement and Standards, QAA
• Kristine Pole, Senior Consultant Learning and Teaching, Advance E and David Stead, Programmes and Event Coordinator, Advance HE
• Dr Susannah Lamb, Head of Academic Quality, Nottingham Trent University
• Chair: Rowan Fisher, Policy Adviser, Universities UK

Maintaining the value of a degree is a priority for universities. As we emerge from the pandemic, now is an opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen our commitments to fair, transparent and reliable degree classification. This session will discuss how the sector is protecting degree standards and how to measure improvements vs inflation.

• Kathryn Harrison-Graves, Director of Membership and Accreditation, Advance HE
• Juliet Eve, Head of the Learning and Teaching Hub, University of Brighton
• Chair: Dr Steve Briggs, Director of Learning and Teaching Excellence, University of Bedfordshire

Supporting academic development is key for making improvements in teaching and learning. This session will discuss how we can support academics to develop their own teaching and learning practices in the context of increasing demand for reform and innovation.

• Professor Steve West CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England (UWE) and President, Universities UK

• Professor Susan Orr, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, De Montfort University
• Professor Mark Simpson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), Teesside University
• Sapphire Francis, MSc Mental Health Student and Former Inclusive Education Student Partner, King’s College London

The pandemic taught us that there are elements of teaching and learning that could be more accessible and inclusive than it has traditionally been. This session will discuss the benefits of blended learning and innovative approaches to assessment design.

• Paul Butler, Director of Information and Library Services, University of Greenwich
• Mary Curnock Cook CBE, Independent Higher Education Consultant
• Sarah Knight, Head of Learning and Teaching Transformation, Jisc
• Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student education, University of Leeds

Digital innovation has always been present and quite prominent within teaching and learning, and universities have adapted to a changing curriculum and students’ needs. Covid-19 may have accelerated the sector into making digital innovation central to the conversation, but how do we ensure that embracing new opportunities supports the best outcomes for all?

• Professor Steve West CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of England (UWE) and President, Universities UK