Health and bioscience researchers increasingly need to work with complex data types, such as imaging and -omics data. This requires them to develop additional skills around image processing, data science, artificial intelligence, coding, and data management – areas not typicallyContinue reading… Creating imaging and digital literate researchers and clinicians through the Health & Bioscience IDEAS interactive training programme.
Month: May 2023
Academic integrity at UCL: Student & Staff perspectives
Since Covid-19, UCL has moved towards a ‘digital first’ approach for assessment. Despite significant advantages, technology-enabled assessment presents new challenges. One of these is a widespread concern in HE around student academic misconduct, now amplified by the advent of generativeContinue reading… Academic integrity at UCL: Student & Staff perspectives
Developing (language) learning opportunities for precarious migrant workers at HE institutions
Based on a research project that investigated a grassroots programme offering English language classes for precarious migrant workers (mainly cleaners) at the IOE, this talk discusses the challenges and opportunities of such initiatives in the context of wider dynamics ofContinue reading… Developing (language) learning opportunities for precarious migrant workers at HE institutions
Lessons Learned from universities who are widening participation: Supporting an unbounded approach to the reading practices of First Year Undergraduate students at UCL
Presenter: Craig Martin Format: Case Study/Individual presentation Abstract UCL’s aspirations for a future focussed education recognises the importance of embedding skills and experience across the curriculum in more systematic and consistent ways. This is of particular value for our widening participationContinue reading… Lessons Learned from universities who are widening participation: Supporting an unbounded approach to the reading practices of First Year Undergraduate students at UCL
Future ePortfolios: striking a balance between promoting engagement and discouraging cheating
Authors: Dr Charlotte Hammerton, Dr Carys Phillips, Dr Alison Sturrock, Mr Taylor Bennie and Dr Gil Myers In 2021 UCL medical school launched a new clinical electronic portfolio (e-portfolio), designed in partnership with students. Consistent with student feedback, this portfolioContinue reading… Future ePortfolios: striking a balance between promoting engagement and discouraging cheating