Building foundations for students
It is a known fact that 80% of doctors come from 20% of schools, meaning there is a lot of untapped potential. Future doctors need so much more than just good A-Level grades, we’re also looking for drive, a readiness to learn and the ability to reflect. I believe that there could be many […]
How do we measure ‘Learning Gain’?
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is clearly a hot topic in the Higher Education sector at the moment and occupies the thoughts of many of us across the University for a variety of reasons. One set of questions being asked by the TEF and through HEFCE-funded projects is “how do students learn, how well […]
Ut Vitam Habeant
At this time of year my thoughts are always drawn to our University’s founding motto: Ut Vitam Habeant – So that they may have life. As a University we are unique in that we were founded as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the First World War. The men and […]
The Discovering Excellence Awards finalists
On Thursday 10 November we have an exciting first for the University; the inaugural Discovering Excellence Staff Awards. Voted on by staff and students, the awards are designed to celebrate and recognise individuals who have made a difference to the people around them. We received more than 200 nominations – a terrific response rate […]
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