the journey continues…
In my role as part of UCL Arena we talk a lot about first in family, widening participation, inclusion, diversity, the needs of overseas students etc. This is nothing new and I want to share with you the narrative of someone who flourished despite all the obstacles placed in her way. She is my role … Continue reading One in a million…a life of service.
Autumn is my favourite season, it bursts with life even as it signals the end of one. It’s a time when the world around us turns vibrant — leaves blazing with fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges. There’s a crispness in the air that sharpens the senses, making everything feel more alive. It’s … Continue reading Autumn 秋 (Aki)
As with the seasons…graduation is one of those markers of time in the university calendar. There’s something magical about being at a graduation – the pomp and ceremony, excitement, tradition and the fact that it’s a pivotal moment in an individual’s career as they transition into employment or pursue postgraduate study. I remember my first … Continue reading Graduation Ceremonies…
There is something magical about spring – growing up in London it was always about daffodils, crocuses and tulips. …that was all to change after spending my first spring in Osaka and celebrating o-hanami. Cherry blossom (Sakura 桜 ) in Japan signals spring, but it means so much more…it holds a very special significance in … Continue reading Spring…memories of o-hanami お花見 , Holi होली and Navroz نوروز
This is an area that I started looking at as part of my PhD and that has continued to fascinate me. I co-wrote an article on this subject in 2011, the chapter was entitled Living in a Material World: Religious Commodification and Resistance Abstract: This chapter will explore the impact of immigration on the relationship … Continue reading Living in a material world: The Commodification of Culture
In the past year I have taken a keener interest in applying active learning strategies and what is also commonly referred to as Purposeful Play or Gamification. The video below was my trial at combining an AI chat question with AI Video…the result for someone with no experience in creating videos was a real … Continue reading Active Learning: Creative engagement through gamification
I’ve been meaning to start this blog since I started at UCL Arena back in March 2022, but there’s always been something else to do and so this went further and further down my list. Why then am I starting now? I recently completed my SFHEA application (and passed 🤪) which is a process that … Continue reading Reflecting on completing Senior Fellowship (SFHEA)…