Jan 27th 2025 - 2pm - Room: I3B114

Making Feedback Accessible to Enhance Student EngagementIn his lecture, Cathal will be exploring the challenge of providing effective feedback, a goal that well all aspire to, and work hard to achieve, but often still remains stubbornly elusive. Drawing on a variety of scholarship in this area, he will share some of the findings that offer practical advice to anyone wishing to better understand the feedback process and reach more students with the feedback they are providing. As well as drawing his own experience, all who attend the talk will be welcome to share their insights as well, helping to flesh out the theories and findings from the scholarship with your collective hard-earned practical experiences of this issue.

Hosted by: Dr Cathal O'Siochru, Principal Lecturer in Education

An overview, and quick guide, to enhancing presentations using graphics, images, and motion. Topics include: smart workflows; composition, colour, and type; and enhancing meaning through images.

Hosted by: Mark Wood, Senior Professional Tutor and Programme Leader for the BA Graphic Design

Mar 17th 2025 - 2pm - Room: Eden013

Join us for an inspiring lecture that challenges the conventional boundaries of education! In "The Naked Lecturer," we’ll explore the transformative power of stripping away technology to embrace the core of teaching: authentic human connection. As we navigate the complexities of learning, we’ll discuss how empathy, wisdom, and personal interactions can profoundly enhance the educational experience. Discover strategies to foster meaningful relationships with students, cultivate an engaging learning environment, and prioritize the art of conversation over the convenience of gadgets. Together, let’s celebrate the heart of teaching—humanity itself. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink your approach and reignite your passion for education!. (Authentically and ironically written by ChatGBT).

Hosted by: Rev Dr Andrew J. Cheatle, Director of Learning and Teaching Development and Principal Lecturer in Theology and Pastoral Theology

April 7th 2025 - 2pm - Room: CAP100

‘H2O’ is an arts-led, community facilitation project designed to help provide access to the UK’s more than 2000 miles of waterways available for public use.

The H2O project was conceived to share and inspire people who do not currently have access to the waterways. We want to build imaginative bridges that will lead them to the water’s edge to the point where they feel able and entitled to dip their toes in the waterways.

Hosted by: Dr Niamh Malone, Associate Professor in Drama and Theatre Studies And Course Leader BA Drama and Theatre and Dr Gary Anderson, Associate Professor and Head of School of Creative and Performing Arts

May 19th 2025 - 2pm - Room: Eden013

TBC

Hosted by: Professor Catherine Carroll-Meehan, Executive Dean Faculty of Education and Social Science