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September 2018: Issue 19
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The monthly bulletin bringing you UCL Arena events, news about developments in UCL’s distinctive teaching and learning, and resources to support your work.  
Need to Know
ISD ramps up technical support for teaching spaces at start of session 
Departments begin to prepare for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UCL's education priorities for 2018-19   
A fully-funded undergraduate researcher could become part of your research team
Seeking research projects for Laidlaw Scholars 2019
New online mandatory training programme for research supervisors launched
News
Get a student perspective on your teaching anytime throughout the year: new for 2018/19
 
My route to Professorial Teaching FellowCarl Gombrich on interdisciplinarity, the rewards of teaching and the Academic Career Framework
Share your open teaching resources in new repository: an update on Open Education at UCL
Fixing Portico – paving way for UCL-wide module catalogue
Induction for new students improved by cross-UCL collaboration
Help your students to shape their education Academic representation and the student voice
Jenny Marie is UCL’s first National Teaching Fellow 
UCL backs tougher action against ‘essay mills’
Teach postgrads? Assessment regulations have changed!
Teach undergrads? Assessment regulations have changed!
Scroll down for resources and guidance for assessment and feedback and student support
Events
Take a look at our all new events, designed for those who teach and support teaching
Monday 01 October, 2pm to 4pm 
An introduction to teaching for postdoctoral researchers

Thursday 04 October, 11am to 1pm
Giving good quality feedback

Monday 08 October, 1pm to 2pm NEW
Enhancing module design

Tuesday 09 October, 2pm to 4pm NEW
Developing as a UCL research supervisor

Wednesday 10 October, 1pm to 2pm
Engaging students as partners

Wednesday 17 October, 2pm to 4pm
Giving good quality feedback

Thursday 18 October, 1pm to 2pm NEW
Open education and OER at UCL: an introduction

Thursday 18 October, 3pm to 3:30pm NEW
Suicide awareness: an introduction

Tuesday 23 October, 10am to 12pm NEW
Safeguarding vulnerable students

Tuesday 23 October, 1pm to 2pm NEW
Improve student engagement through teaching, research and impact

Thursday 25 October, 1pm to 2pm 
Managing classroom dynamics 

Monday 29 October, 1pm to 2pm NEW
Programme design: an introduction

Monday 29 October, 2pm to 4pm
An introduction to teaching for postdoctoral researchers

Tuesday 30 October, 9:30am to 5:15pm
Effective research supervision at UCL

Tuesday 30 October, 1pm to 2pm
Personal tutoring: an introduction
Wednesday 31 October, 1pm to 2pm NEW
Enable students to understand and use feedback to enhance their learning

Wednesday 31 October, 2pm to 2:30pm
Suicide awareness: an introduction

Wednesday 31 October, 3pm to 4:30pm NEW
Promotion to Principal Teaching Fellow: an introduction to the Academic Careers Framework


Support for gaining Fellowships

Wednesday 03 October, 1pm to 2:30pm
Gaining fellowship of the HEA: initial guidance for all categories

Monday 15 October, 1pm to 2pm
Become an Associate Fellow: developing your application

Tuesday 16 October, 2pm to 3pm
Become a Fellow: developing your application

Wednesday 17 October, 1pm to 2pm
Become a Senior Fellow: developing your application

Monday 22 October, 1pm to 2pm 
Become a Fellow: developing your application

Wednesday 24 October, 1pm to 2pm
Become an Associate Fellow: developing your application


Wednesday 07 November, 10am to 1pm NEW
Focused time to write your Higher Education Academy application in UCL Arena: all categories


2018/19 Dates now available 

Postgraduate Teaching Assistants: UCL Arena One 
Gateway workshops: part 1 
Teaching Assistant Programme (TAP): part 2

Lecturers or Teaching Fellows on probation: UCL Arena Two 
Arena Two programme 
Online and bespoke events related to education: see what's available.
Register now
Learning spaces: a day of cutting edge research at UCL: present research or register to attend
Tuesday 20 November, 9:30am to 4:30pm 
In case you missed it
BME Attainment faculty leads appointed
New look Teaching & Learning Portal!
You can now browse news, events and case studies by topic or key word search.
Resources & guidance
Resources and guidance for undergrad finalists embarking on dissertations
Top 5 essentials to get students up and running with IT
What we are watching on Lynda.com – an overview
New: support and professional development for research supervisors
Updated ABC Learning Design Toolkit: new documentation, videos, and additional resources 
New Connected Curriculum web content gives information, resources and 'how to' implementation tips for each dimension
Assessment & Feedback Resources
Novel assessment on anatomy module inspires reconfiguration of assessment on entire programme (case study)
Giving Good Quality feedback workshops are available and ready to book throughout the academic year 18/19.

You can also contact Jenny Griffiths to book a workshop delivered in your own department, institute or faculty.
Assessment and Feedback teaching toolkits are available on the Teaching & Learning Portal.
Resources for Personal Tutors 
Student Opportunities Guide: latest edition now available
What you need to succeed a student guide to UCL's personal tutoring system
Here to support you: 11 minute video introducing students to Student Support Services
Know before you go
Resources produced by Student Minds to help school leavers transition into university.
Personal tutoring workshops: book today 
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