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...
Tag: research
Developing the success of our PGR community
Living between the worlds of student and staff, Postgraduate Research students (PGRs) are an important part of the research ecosystem. To be successful they must make an original contribution to knowledge whilst navigating their own identity as an emerging researcher.… Continue reading...
Student Research Journal Issue 4
Student Research Journal Issue 3
Swimming against the research current
A scandal ripped through the higher education sector recently as the public statements of Researchfish were held accountable by researchers across the UK. If you haven’t heard of Researchfish, it’s an American-owned company contracted by the UKRI to data capture … Continue reading...
Are student researchers ethical?
The third edition of the Student Research Journal is in the works! The University of Bristol has many students that put out insightful research, and of course, with research, comes concerns over ethics. I interviewed three … Continue reading...
Oops, I forgot to get informed consent (Part One)
It might seem obvious that people participating in research must agree to participate. This is what we call ‘informed consent’, where a participant is told of all the potential risks and benefits of participating, what being … Continue reading...
Industry thinking for the curriculum
The University are hosting a series of Industry Masterclasses, inviting top speakers to share insights on how academics can collaborate with industry partners. The sessions are mostly relevant to research staff, but some interesting ideas relating to the curriculum … Continue reading...
BILT Friday Briefing Issue 58
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…And the Bristol Teaching Award nominees are in!
We’d like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to all staff nominated for a Bristol Teaching Award this year. We’ve had nearly 1000 nominations for this year’s Awards; a … Continue reading...
Writing a Dissertation Without the Library: A Guide
It’s getting to that time of year where students usually inhabit the library every day, furiously typing away at their dissertations. But how do you go about writing your diss when there’s no library to go to? Here’s a quick … Continue reading...