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Annual NTF Symposia

Getting it Write: Collaboration in the Pursuit of Reward and Recognition

Professor Earle Abrahamson, University of Hertfordshire  At the recent ANTF Symposium in Hereford (20–21 May), I reflected on my experience of leading and participating in collaborative writing groups that support colleagues preparing National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) applications. These groups emerged not from strategy, but from a shared need… Continue reading Getting it Write: Collaboration in the Pursuit of Reward and Recognition

Annual NTF Symposia

Embedding Pedagogic Purpose into Block Teaching: The DMU Active Learning Model

Alasdair Blair, Associate PVC Education; Megan De Ste Croix, Academic Professional Development Lead; and, James Russell, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, from De Montfort University  In the evolving landscape of higher education, block teaching has emerged as a transformative curriculum model - where students study one subject at a time… Continue reading Embedding Pedagogic Purpose into Block Teaching: The DMU Active Learning Model

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Sustainability

Enriching a Sustainable Future with AI: Why Carbon Literacy is Crucial for Academia and Business

Dr. Mohamed Saeudy, University of Bedfordshire  The urgent need for climate action has permeated every facet of society, from international policy debates to individual lifestyle choices. As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the concept of "Carbon Literacy" has emerged as a vital tool, empowering individuals and organisations with the knowledge and motivation… Continue reading Enriching a Sustainable Future with AI: Why Carbon Literacy is Crucial for Academia and Business