Innovation and Teaching Excellence Learning Lab (I-TELL)

🎙️ Exciting News: The Future of Higher Education Podcast Series Teaser Trailer We're thrilled to share this first look at our ground-breaking podcast series exploring transformational leadership in higher education. In partnership with Universities UK, we're bringing together global academic leaders to unpack the critical challenges and opportunities facing our sector Our premiere episode "What Does a Successful HE Merger Look Like?" drops Wednesday, 15 January at 8am, featuring an outstanding panel of experts: • Gayle Ditchburn, Partner at Pinsent Masons LLP • Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein, City St George's • Professor Lesley Haig, Health Sciences University • Dr Tadhg Leane, Munster Technological University This teaser gives just a glimpse of the invaluable insights our experts will share. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those shaping the future of higher education! Register for updates and learn more about the series. https://lnkd.in/eAUKfwJa #HigherEducation #UniversityLeadership #AcademicInnovation #EducationTransformation

Not long until our 3rd Annual Students as Co-creators Symposium focusing on "Student Mattering" - a transformative approach to higher education! This year, we're diving deep into how we can make every student feel truly valued and significant in their educational journey. Beyond just belonging, we're exploring how students' contributions actively shape our institutions and communities. Key themes include: 🔍 Innovative peer learning & mentoring approaches 🔍 Student-staff collaborations in teaching & research 🔍 Community service impact Join 70+ presenters from across the sector for meaningful discussions on creating educational environments where every student knows their presence matters! 📅 29 January 2025 📍 Virtual 🎯 Perfect for educational leaders, lecturers, programme developers, and learning support professionals. Ready to transform how we approach student engagement in higher education? Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3PmDMeZ #HigherEducation #StudentEngagement #Education #AcademicLeadership #StudentSuccess #TeachingAndLearning

🎙️The Future of Higher Education Podcast Series! 🌍 Join us for an exploration of transformational leadership in higher education. In partnership with Universities UK, we're bringing together global academic leaders to unpack the critical challenges and opportunities facing our sector. 📢 First Episode: "What Does a Successful HE Merger Look Like?" Launching on Wednesday 15 January 2025 the first episode features an exceptional panel of experts: • Gayle Ditchburn (Pinsent Masons LLP) • Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein (City St George's) • Professor Lesley Haig (Health Sciences University) • Dr Tadhg Leane (Munster Technological University) We'll dive deep into: ✓ Real-world merger experiences ✓ Strategic challenges ✓ Stakeholder management ✓ Regulatory insights Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from those driving higher education's future! Find out more about the podcast series and register for updates. https://lnkd.in/evisXFK9 #HigherEducation #UniversityLeadership #AcademicInnovation #EducationTransformation

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As Co-director of I-TELL, I am proud to reflect on our journey since launch and share the key achievements that have defined our first six months. While I have summarised some milestones in the following pages, I want to emphasise that these highlights only scratch the surface of our committee's extraordinary commitment and dedication. I am grateful to the committee and Peter Wolstencroft for their invaluable support and inspiration in 2024 and look forward to our journey ahead. Wishing you all a restful holiday season and an inspiring start to 2025. Katharina De Vita

Have you missed our Lego Serious Play training? Join Liam Isaac's taster session next week and discover the power of play! 👇

I am happy to announce the release of a new academic series entitled Leadership in Higher Education: Models, Challenges, and Opportunities, published by Anthem Press. This series delves into the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, exploring innovative leadership models, addressing critical challenges, and uncovering emerging opportunities that shape the future of academia. This initiative is particularly significant because all books in the series will be available on Cambridge University Press & Assessment and JSTOR, two of the most respected academic platforms. This accessibility ensures that the knowledge shared through this series will have a far-reaching impact, engaging educators, researchers, and leaders across institutions and disciplines. The vision behind this series is to foster a comprehensive dialogue on leadership in higher education—a dialogue that spans continents, sectors, and ideologies. From governance and policy-making to institutional innovation, the series will provide a platform for exploring how leaders can navigate the complexities of today’s academic world while building sustainable futures for institutions and their communities. To ensure the highest quality of content and perspective, the Editorial Board includes notable and highly respected figures in higher education, including Reda Abdulaal, Mahdi Alkol, Maryna Lytvyn, Vaidotas Viliūnas, Dr. Jameel Hasan, Fernando A. Téllez, Dr. Shahnaz Hamid, Prof Dr Nadeem Malik, Taysir Dyhoum (PhD, MSc, BSc, FHEA, PGCLTHE), Dr Cheryl Y., Dr. Arti Khosla, José Luis Córica, PhD., Mariano Pérez. Their expertise and insights will guide this series to become an indispensable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the transformative power of education. We are currently seeking contributions from academicians, professors, researchers, and experts in the field. Whether you have innovative ideas for topics, ongoing research that aligns with the theme, or manuscripts ready for publication, we warmly invite you to be part of this impactful project. Your voice and expertise are invaluable in shaping this series and enriching the global academic conversation. For those interested in contributing or learning more, please visit the series webpage here: https://lnkd.in/dbxCACah I also welcome direct messages from anyone interested in discussing potential collaborations or contributions. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to HE Higher Education Ranking and Maaref University of Applied Sciences for their unwavering support in bringing this vision to life. Let’s work together to advance the discourse on leadership in higher education and create a meaningful resource that inspires and informs generations to come. I look forward to building this series with the brilliant minds in our global academic community. #HigherEducation #Leadership #AcademicExcellence #AnthemPress

With David Yarwood we delivered our first Lego serious play session. We were consolidating learning on the corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner programme (https://lnkd.in/e_eQ8quf) It was rewarding to deliver, and moving to see and hear the stories told. Thankyou Laure Leglise for such an interesting and engaging first module. Thanks also to Liam Isaac, SERIOUSWORK, Innovation and Teaching Excellence Learning Lab (I-TELL) and Department of Strategy, Enterprise & Sustainability, MMU for providing the opportunity to learn and put these skills into practice.

Last chance to submit your paper for the Teaching and Learning Conference 2025. There's still time to submit your work, but you need to act soon, our Teaching and Learning Conference 2025 call for papers closes midnight 25 November 2024. We are seeking impactful teaching and learning practices, as well as innovative approaches in various formats, including: ✅ Interactive workshops ✅ Oral presentations ✅ Roundtable discussions ✅ Poster presentations We strongly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups, students, and collaborative efforts between academic teams. 📅 Submission deadline: Midnight, 25 November 2024 #TLConf25 #HigherEducation #Teaching #Innovation #StudentSuccess #Learning #StudentOutcomes #EducationalExcellence https://lnkd.in/eCpMKXF6

Congratulations to Dr Alice Graeupl on receiving I-TELL Accelerator funding for her project, ‘This Student Life’ Authentic Testimonials of Student Experiences through Digital Storytelling. This exciting project is a collaboration with Sarah Penny, with mentorship provided by Dr Helen McCormick. We look forward to seeing the impact of this innovative work. #studentvoices #inclusiveeducation #I_TELL #collaboration #innovation #highereducation