A recent article in the Times Higher Education covered a curious finding about how research is perceived by government. According to a study by HEPI, brilliant facts about positive economic impact have little sway and are largely distrusted by … Continue reading...
Tag: research-engaged
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...
For research-richer or poorer
Bristol is a research-led university, and our Education Strategy positions us in terms of a research-rich curriculum. Within and far beyond the institution, research-led terms are seen as both engaging and problematic. As we embark on emboldening what Bristol means … 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
News
…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...
The Civic University Online
A few months ago, I wrote a blogpost on urban spaces and the concept of the civic university. This topic is now reconsidered in the context a pandemic-affected world and has led me to ask some questions: what do … Continue reading...
Meet the Student Fellows… Emily Kinder
Hi, I’m Emily Kinder. I did my undergrad degree at Bristol but just couldn’t stay away, and now I’m back to do an MPhil in English and to work as a BILT Student Fellow on a project called ‘students as … Continue reading...
Meet the Student Fellows… Johannes Schmiedecker
We asked our Student Fellows to write us a short blog about their background and what they are doing as part of their BILT role. The following blog is from Johannes Schmiedecker, who has been a BILT Student Fellow since … Continue reading...
An interview with… Chris Adams
Chris Adams is a teaching fellow and first-year coordinator in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, where he has been teaching undergraduates for nearly twenty years. He is interested in all aspects of education, from digital learning … Continue reading...
MAP: Bristol (Student project to monitor atmospheric pollution)
A Teaching Innovation Grant was awarded to Dr Chris Adams for the academic year 2017/18 – you can find a summary of the project he undertook with his grant below. If you would like to read the full report, please … Continue reading...