As many of you will be aware, October is Black History Month. Every year, the same question emerges – why are we only choosing to recognise Black history in October? Black history is history and therefore should be recognised all … Continue reading...
Category: BILT Briefings
Issue 105
This will be our last Briefing for 2022-23 and we hope you will enjoy reading the excellent decolonisation zine from Student Fellow Evelyn Miller, two insightful blogposts about authentic learning and peer observation, an introduction to Random Acts of Kindness, … Continue reading...
Tomorrow is the Bristol Pride Parade and to help you get in the mood we are dedicating this issue of the Briefing to all our colleagues who champion acceptance and equality, and celebrating the important work they do to represent … Continue reading...
Issue 103
BILT Opportunities 2023-24
Every year BILT provides staff with access to a range of opportunities, funding and support to engage in activities or projects related to teaching and learning priorities. For 2023-24 this includes:
- Associate Projects – An opportunity for
Issue 102
It was fantastic to see the Bristol Teaching Awards ceremony return to an in-person event for the first time since 2019. With over 1000 nominations received this year it was a great opportunity to celebrate our brilliant colleagues who are … Continue reading...
Issue 101
BILT Annual Conference 2023
Building community and belonging in a challenging and changing world.
As part of the build up to our conference, BILT have been writing blog posts exploring ‘What does a community of practice mean to you?’ and … Continue reading...
Issue 100
Welcome to our 100th BILT Briefing
Ros O’Leary, Head of BILT and Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching
Since launching in 2017, BILT – an academic-led institute instigated by Judith Squires to promote good teaching across the University – has … Continue reading...
Issue 99
Student Research Festival
We held our first in-person Student Research Festival on Tuesday 25th April at the Global Lounge, Senate House. It was great to listen to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students share their research into wellbeing, decolonisation and sustainability. … Continue reading...
Issue 98
What’s your perspective on digital assessment?
Jisc is inviting members and representatives of Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) to take part in a survey exploring the use of digital tools, platforms and approaches in assessment and feedback.
The survey
Issue 97
Bristol Teaching Awards
Over 1000 nominations were cast in the 2023 Bristol Teaching Awards (BTA). Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate individual members of staff and/or teams. All nominees have been notified and approved nominations are … Continue reading...