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Another successful annual BILT conference!
Thank you to everyone who came along to our conference on Wednesday – it was an absolutely fabulous day, with thought-provoking presentations, delicious food and exciting conversations about what we can do next year. We’ll share a more detailed write-up in our next Briefing in case you couldn’t come along but here are a few pictures from the day to give a flavour of the event!
Also, if you’d like to read more about James Norman’s ‘University 2050’ – please visit the blog here: https://bilt.online/university-education-2050/
You can also read a review of the event by Mark Allinson.
BILT would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day by presenting, hosting a workshop, a stall or a poster. We’d also like to thank the estates assistants at The Victoria Rooms, Source Catering for serving their excellent refreshments and lunch throughout the day, and to Echo360, our sponsors for this event.
Keep an eye on the event page as we’ll be posting links to all the presentations as well as videos of the two keynote speeches before the next edition of BILT Briefing.
Two weeks left to apply to be a BILT Student Fellow next year
The deadline for next year’s Student Fellows is fast approaching!
We are looking for five Student Fellows to join us from October 2025! The Student Fellows will be covering the following themes:
- 2 x Student Fellows working on the Student Research Journal and Student Research Conference
- 3 x Student Fellows working on the themes: active learning; AI and assessment and; inclusive assessment
- The Reparative Futures programme is also looking for 2 Student Fellows to join their team.
Please share this fantastic opportunity with any students you think may be interested in this opportunity and direct them to this webpage.
Principal Fellows Programme
Following our delightful news about Prof. Sheena Warman becoming a Principal Fellow of the HEA, we’d like to invite you to join a prospective Principal Fellows programme in collaboration with the Universities of Bristol, Bath, Bath Spa and UWE.
There is an in-person Principal Fellow writing retreat taking place at Bath Spa University on the 9th July from 10am – 4pm. Please visit this website to see more details and information about the other events taking place.
Blogs and resources
- Active Learning in Action
A collaboration between BILT and the Distance Learning Hub has seen a brilliant series of video case studies be created, showcasing some excellent examples of active learning taking place across the University. Visit the post to read more and watch the videos. - Creating an Active Learning Environment
Peter Bartlett, Centre Education Director and Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Innovation and Enterprise, has shared 4 methods he employs to create an active learning environment for his students. Read it here. - Philosopher Queens in Print: Claiming Space Through Art
Dr. Alix Dietzel shares this lovely example of how you can bring learning to life, sharing this story of her students journeys to become ‘Philosopher Queens’ and take part in a printmaking workshop as part of a wider public art programme called ‘Charting Change’. Read all about it here. - Supporting all students to thrive
BILT’s Fiona Hartley discusses Ubuntu philosophy and how it can help your students to thrive. Read all about it here.
Events
Chris Adams Symposium – all welcome
Some of you will have personally known Chris Adams, who worked in the School of Chemistry and sadly passed away in 2022.
Colleagues in Chemistry are organising a symposium in his name, to celebrate his contributions to inorganic chemistry and chemistry education, on Friday 27th June 2025. In the morning there will be talks from his PhD supervisor, Paul Raithby, and those of us who worked with Chris over the years. Speakers will include Karen Parrish and Michael Seery. In the afternoon the focus will be on chemistry education, a subject close to Chris’s heart as one of the teaching lab leads at Bristol.
Everyone is welcome. Registration is free, and the event will start at 10:00. There is also the opportunity to present posters (there will be prizes!) with a focus on educational projects, to honour what Chris spent his last few years contributing to.
If you would like to see more details and/or register, please see:
https://cjasymposium.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/
I hope you will be able to join us in remembering Chris.
