A guide to all those new and confusing terms in teaching and learning.
From ‘lockdown’ to ‘PPE’ to ‘furlough’, the pandemic has brought with it A LOT of new words, once seen as niche jargon or just completely unknown, now … Continue reading...
Tag: student voice
Decolonising the Curriculum Interview Series – Nana Agyare podcast and transcript
In the next instalment of the Decolonising the Curriculum interview series, Student Fellow Rhona talks to Nana Agyare – University of Bristol alumnus, previous Graduate Intern with the Student Inclusion Team and current Global Lounge Assistant with the International … Continue reading...
Disabilities, accessibility and the student learning experience – how you can help
We recently published a blog by Imogen Andrews, Chair of the Disability Network, on her reflections on the learning experience of students with disabilities. We wanted to follow this up with a response from our team on how you support … Continue reading...
Decolonising the Curriculum Interview Series – Introduction
One of the key themes that BILT is working on this year is decolonising the curriculum – seeking to research key issues, ignite debates, providing advice and support academics to decolonise their curriculum and challenge common misconceptions.
There are increasing … Continue reading...
Student Fellow review of TESTA
In February, I attended my first TESTA session via zoom, and although only attending as an observer and studying a course completely different to the one being addressed, within five minutes of the session, I was completely engrossed. It seemed … Continue reading...
Student Fellow reflections on equality, diversity, inclusion
The BILT Student Fellows were recently briefed on the University’s strategy for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and why it’s important. Training was kindly provided by Robiu Salisu and Zoë Pither at the Student Inclusion Service. Student Inclusion Officer … Continue reading...
Active Learning Infographic ‘Retro’ spective
Having spent many hours in quarantine fighting enemies in online games, I sat down at my computer last Wednesday to do battle with my greatest nemesis – Adobe graphic design programs. A long time later, I emerged from my room, … Continue reading...
Teaching Beyond the Firewall
Bristol is fortunate enough to have a large population of international students, many of whom come from mainland China. Given the new form of online teaching, this presents some significant challenges in terms of the firewall. Platforms such as Skype, … Continue reading...
Bristol University and the Climate Crisis: Reflection on The Role of Higher Education Teaching and Public Engagement in Addressing the Climate Emergency
I am a student with considerable climate anxiety. I worry constantly about how my own actions could possibly lead to the demise of human society and am often left apoplectic with rage at the seemingly blasé attitude of governments around … Continue reading...
Humans of Bristol University: Hussain Abass
Hussain Abass is a third-year aerospace engineering student and president of the Islamic Society (or ISoc). We met in the bustling SU Living Room for a poignant discussion on his experience of Bristol University, and how engagement in student … Continue reading...