This is a third-year optional unit led by Rosie Nelson in SPAIS. This unit offers an introduction into relevant issues and theory to explore contemporary sociological conversations around minoritized sexualities and genders – specifically, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer … Continue reading...
Category: Student Voice
What’s happening with hybrid?
Following the disruptions of the pandemic, most of us moved our teaching online. As the health situation changed, so did our practice and many started to implement hybrid modes of teaching. The roll-out was fast and efficient though not without … Continue reading...
Student Research Journal Issue 4
In Review: Decolonising Bristol University
‘Decolonising the curriculum, and our institution as a whole, is an essential part of the University of Bristol’s civic responsibility. It is an ongoing process of learning and unlearning which requires us, as students, educators or members of the university … Continue reading...
Student Research Festival: Poster showcase 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Student Research Festival gallery!
We have an inspiring collection of research posters for you to browse. Please click on the posters to see them in full.
Student Hackathon: Authentic Assessment through the lens of the student
Student Hackathon: assessment though the lens of the student
We held a one day student hackathon with 16 students from across a range of faculties and courses focusing on assessment. Seven themes emerged.
What is ‘climate anxiety’ and how does it impact our approach to climate change education?
Young people today have grown up surrounded by troubling news of climate related storms, flooding, drought, ocean pollution, ecosystem devastation and the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. This is a generation that has not only come to witness the ‘slow … Continue reading...
Looking within to fight the mental health crisis
Through collaboration with BILT, the University of Bristol looks to develop curiosity, persistence and a love of learning into each student’s everyday life – or at least that’s what their website says. I would argue that it can go even … Continue reading...
Student Hackathon: What did we learn?
As we look forward to our next student hackathon we have taken the opportunity to pause and reflect the outcomes of July’s event.
During the hackathon, students reflected on their learning experiences and took part in activities to promote discussions … Continue reading...