https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.128.38

Dr Charlotte Haigh, Dr Ruth Norman and Dr Chris Randall
University of Leeds, UK

We are looking forward to inviting members and non-members to our meeting “Innovation and updates in teaching and student education across Physiology and STEM in the UK and Ireland” taking place at the University of Leeds, UK on the 12-13 April 2023.

This meeting will focus on four key areas of student education that are being regularly discussed within higher education institutions across the UK and Ireland. These are: meeting the needs of a diverse student population; developing authentic assessment with useful feedback mechanisms; using core concepts in curriculum design; and developing global citizenship skills in students.

Coming out of the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, higher education is changing. There has been a lot of focus on forward thinking, taking on board what lessons have been learned. Many institutions are considering utilising the innovative parts of the rapid transition online, but continue to determine how we support learning of current and new students moving into higher education. Everyone is grappling with these ideas at the same time as thinking about future-proofing degree courses and developing student skills to enable them to become global citzens. Much of the sector is going through a redefinition of what they teach, the way in which they teach and the assessment associated. This meeting will allow academics to share best practice across Physiology and the wider STEM sector and generate ideas to shape future student education.

This will be appropriate for all members who have an interest in innovative education practice and are keen to listen and share. We will hear from experts in the four areas, with the keynotes being delivered in a workshop-style activity aiming to encourage the audience to implement some of the key ideas in their own practice. There will be a chance for attendees to showcase their scholarly work, from completed projects to research in progress, as well as generation of new ideas and support for cross-institution scholarly projects aiming to achieve wider impact. There will also be time in the programme for informal discussion and networking opportunities each day.

Leeds is a great location as it is central to the UK, easily accessible by train and air, with relatively cheap accommodation close to the university. In the evening there will be a chance to mingle and take in some of the hospitality that Leeds has to offer.

Whether you are an experienced educator or new to teaching, this meeting will provide opportunities to benefit you in your educational practice, including increasing the impact of your student education practice, publishing scholarly work and career progression in a scholarship role.

Please put the dates in your diary, and we look forward to a vibrant meeting in Leeds in April 2023.