Webinar - Embedding innovation, enterprise and the circular economy into teaching and learning (EAUC)

**Free to all within QMU as we are members of the EAUC, but you will have to sign up to the website for a log in by going to ‘Join EAUC’ on the left, then choosing ‘Educational Institution’, then scrolling down and selecting ‘Join the EAUC as an educational institution’, then selecting QMU from the drop-down list and inputting your personal contact details. If you need any support contact Gillian Gibson on ggibson@eauc.org.uk or by calling internally


http://www.eauc.org.uk/shop/mms_single_event.php?event_id=4050


Broadcast Date 21 January 2015 12:00


Today’s economic conditions require a change in perspective. An innovative approach is needed which integrates systems thinking and looks beyond the linear ‘take, make, dispose’ model.


As the first Global Pioneer University for the Circular Economy by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the University of Bradford have designed the circular economy MBA to give the next generation of leaders a first-mover advantage, by tackling subjects including regenerative product design, new business models, reverse logistics and enabling communication technologies.


This webinar, hosted by Peter Hopkinson who set up the MBA, explores the Circular Economy, the MBA itself and presents methods for embedding the key principles into teaching and learning at whatever scale. We will also hear from some MBA students on their experiences of the course and views on the circular economy model.


Why should I attend?

 In this webinar you will find out:

• Learn more about the key principles of the Circular economy and the work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

• How Bradford is engaging with high calibre MBA students on the key ideas and theories associated with the circular economy business model

• How to take these principles and embed them into your institution at any scale

 Who is this webinar for?

 Anyone interested in innovation, enterprise and the circular economy, although specifically:

• Waste Managers
• Sustainability teams
• Facilities Management
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Academic Staff
• Researchers
• Curriculum Development Teams
• Non-Academic Teaching Staff
•  Senior Managers with responsibility for curriculum development/teaching and learning or research

Workshop - Delivering and Designing effective presentations

Tuesday 13 January 2015
11:15-12:15
RDF References: A2, D2, D3

This workshop is designed to offer support and guidance for anyone interested in revamping their presentation skills. This workshop explores what makes a good and a bad presentation and offers some helpful insight into creating and delivering dynamic presentations
This workshop would be suitable for doctoral students at all levels and for staff who fell they would like to further develop their presentation skills

Key Contact: Wendy Beautyman

Register: CapAdmin

Workshop - Feedback and marking ePortfolios in ATLAS

Wednesday 07 January 2015
10:15-12:15
Room 1127

UKPSF: K4

This workshop introduces tutors to ATLAS – the Active Teaching, Learning and Assessment Space to which learners, organised into groups or sets on workspaces, submit work from Pebble+ for feedback, peer review, or validation. At this workshop we will provide an introduction to the ATLAS dashboard, discuss workspace administration and outline the steps of the standard assessment process.
We will also demonstrate the functionality of assessment tools, including formative and summative feedback, grading, and comment banks and feedback templates for streamlining feedback. There will be opportunities for hands-on practice and discussion.

Key Contact: Sue Murray

Register: CapAdmin

Launch of the QMU CPD Scheme

At QMU, our aim is to encourage, acknowledge and reward the engagement of the full range of staff who support our students’ learning experiences.  So whether a staff member is a tutor, a PhD student who teaches, a member of academic staff involved in learning and teaching, a researcher who teaches or supervises research students, a member of professional service who supports student learning, or a senior staff member involved in academic leadership, our CPD Scheme offers them a chance to reflect on their engagement with learning and teaching and, if they wish, to achieve recognition for their work.

 

Our colleagues have diverse interests, expertise and teaching contexts, and we want to provide a range of opportunities for ongoing professional development, both formal and informal. Our CPD Scheme therefore makes available both credit-bearing, formal programme routes as well as less formal, experiential opportunities to develop professionally and have that recognised.

 

A key element in demonstrating professional expertise is compliance with the UK Professional Standards Framework. Queen Margaret University’s CPD Scheme is closely aligned with this Framework and enables staff to receive Higher Education Academy recognition of their professional standing. QMU staff can apply for recognition via a CPD route or a programme route.  

 

Because the HEA has accredited the whole QMU CPD Scheme, QMU’s own Recognition Panel can assess and make recognition decisions on individuals’ submissions. The names of successful candidates are then submitted to the HEA for certification as either Associate Fellows, Fellows or Senior Fellows.


Link to further information can be accessed from within the QMU network(intra-net) at : http://intranet.qmu.ac.uk/sites/cap/qmucpd/default.aspx