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Learning and Teaching Mini Conference Materials Available Now
- Resources are now available from the Aberystwyth University Mini Conference for Learning and Teaching that took place on 20th December 2022. For those who were unable to attend or who would like a refresher, the resources for all sessions can be found here. The conference focused on Sustainability in Higher Education, with the key-note session delivered ...more
Blackboard UBN
- It’s been about a week since we moved to Blackboard UBN. Here are some answers to some of the questions that staff and students have asked us. You may find your question answered here (or in our How do I get started with Ultra Base Navigation FAQ). If not, you can email us. 1. Where is ...more
Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation: Work Complete
- Ultra Base Navigation is now enabled on Blackboard. Next time you log onto Blackboard, you will be greeted with a new interface. Please consult our FAQ on how to use Ultra Base Navigation. Whilst the look and feel of Blackboard has changed, course functionality and content remain the same. If you have bookmarked or created links to pages within ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 20/1/2023
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
Call for Proposals: Mini Conference: Virtual Reality
- The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit is pleased to announce the next mini conference. On Tuesday 28 March LTEU will be hosting our next mini conference in person. This mini conference will be focused on Virtual Reality, building on one of the sessions from last year’s Learning and Teaching Conference. Colleagues from across the University will be ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 11/1/2023
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
Save the Date: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference
- The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit are excited to announce the date for the 11th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference. The conference will be taking place between Tuesday 4 July and Thursday 6 July 2023. Look out for Calls for Proposals and the announcement of the conference theme. As usual, we will be updating our Learning and Teaching ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 4/1/2023
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
MBA Postgraduate Conference 12-14th April
- Welcome and invitationAberystwyth University is delighted to host and invite you to the 19th Marine Biological Association Postgraduate Conference. We’re excited to announce the 19th Marine Biological Association Postgraduate conference will be hosted at Aberystwyth University from the 12-14th April 2023. We invite all current masters and PhD students to attend to share their research ...more
Busting exam stress with technology 💻
- This blogpost has been written by Jeffrey Clark, Student Digital Champion That sinking feeling... With exams around the corner, there’s no doubt that you’re all feeling the pressure. Sometimes that pressure can be overwhelming and lead to periods of high stress and anxiety. No student should have to feel like that! In this blogpost, I’ll go ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 20/12/2022
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
Get to know your librarians
- Subject Librarians provide information skills training, look after your reading lists and subject guides and offer support and advice on using the libraries, finding resources for your assignments and referencing. Aberystwyth University Libraries has 8 Subject Librarians, each with their own areas of expertise. You are very welcome to arrange a MS Teams meeting with your Subject Librarian if you ...more
Digital Capabilities Training: January 2023
- Are you interested in learning what resources are available to help you assess and develop your digital capabilities? Or, perhaps you're interested in learning more about how you can support your students to develop their own digital capabilities? We will be delivering several training sessions for staff throughout January. If you are unable to attend any ...more
Catching up with our Student Digital Champions!
- We’re fast approaching the end of semester 1 and that also marks the halfway point for this year’s Student Digital Champions. We’re catching up today with Laurie Stevenson and Jeffrey Clark to hear about their experiences in the role this semester, to see some of the wonderful resources they have produced and to learn what ...more
We wish you an enjoyable Christmas break!
- This term has been busy and has passed really quickly! It’s been a great mix with online as well as face to face teaching sessions and providing support. We’ve loved being back on the Hugh Owen Level F enquiry desk, helping with many varied questions and queries. We are here until the Thursday 22nd December, if ...more
Pastures new for Connie
- We are very sad to have said goodbye to a valued member of the Academic Engagement Team, Connie Davage. Connie joined our team back in 2018 and brought her wealth of experience from the Library Service Desk Team to combine this role with supporting the team wherever needed. Connie also supported the Lifelong ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 13/12/2022
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
LinkedIn Learning Collections to support students preparing for their exams
- As exam season approaches we have put together a couple of collections on LinkedIn Learning to help you banish the stress of exams and to help you revise more effectively. Effective Exam Preparation and Revision Collection This collection has some tips and advice to help you revise and study for your exams. Tackling Exam Stress Collection Exam season can ...more
My review of LinkedIn Learning
- In this blogpost, Jeffrey Clark, a Student Digital Champion within our team, provides his review of LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning: An Introduction At Aberystwyth University there are plenty of books and learning materials to sink your teeth into. But what about when you’re on the go? Or you want to explore other topics that pique your interest ...more
Ten Top Library and Information Services Tips
- Starting university can be a daunting and navigating the IT side of things can be confusing. We’ve therefore put together a collecting of helpful links and videos to cover any questions you may have about our IT and library services at Aberystwyth University. Tip1: Where is everything in the Hugh Owen Library? Watch this virtual library ...more