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Annual NTF Symposia

Making space for life skills in learning

Associate Professor Lucinda Bromfield BPP University and Dr Noel McGuirk, Ulster University   Starting University is a dream for many learners, but it can become a nightmare for some. The transition from structured school learning to independent study can come as a shock to many learners, who are simultaneously grappling with moving away from their… Continue reading Making space for life skills in learning

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Annual NTF Symposia

Strengthening Partnerships in Teaching Excellence: Reflections on IFNTF Engagement at the ANTF Symposium

Professor Martina A. Doolan, President of The International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF)  The International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF) was prominently represented at the Association of National Teaching Fellows (ANTF) Symposium 2025. Among the participants were Professor Steve Rutherford, Treasurer of the IFNTF and academic at Cardiff University, UK, and Professor Martina… Continue reading Strengthening Partnerships in Teaching Excellence: Reflections on IFNTF Engagement at the ANTF Symposium

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Annual NTF Symposia

The pedagogical potential of online work-based placements to prepare students for an online world of work

Professor Lisa Taylor PhD MSc BSc (Hons) NTF SFHEA - Professor of Employability and Learning Innovation, University of East Anglia  More than 70% of graduates still work from home one or two days a week (Institute of Student Employers, 2023) with 55% of Gen Z graduates preferring hybrid work (Kashyap, 2023). Graduates need to be prepared… Continue reading The pedagogical potential of online work-based placements to prepare students for an online world of work