• Show Tell and Talk: Sustainability curriculum design workshop

    Beacon House

    Staff register here Students register here The Education for Sustainability team are working across the University to empower teaching staff to include more sustainable development content within their teaching. Join […]

  • Teaching and learning in the international classroom

    The University of Bristol is home to over 8,000 international students who represent more than 150 countries. Part of the University’s mission is to develop its global engagement and provide a student-centred learning environment. An understanding of how our approach to teaching and assessment and the content of our curricula impacts the international student experience […]

  • Show Tell and Talk: ‘Active learning for large groups’ sharing innovation workshop

    SM3, Maths Building University Walk

    “Active learning engages students in the process of learning through activities and/or discussion in class, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work” (Freeman et al., 2014). Research also demonstrates that active learning can allow students to take agency in their own learning (Harris et al, […]

  • CANCELLED: Show Tell and Talk – ‘Research-rich learning and teaching: Students as researchers’ workshops

    Unfortunately, due to low attendance, this event is cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. Co-producing with students and championing engagement is core to the University’s Education Strategy. But how do you go about embedding this within your teaching and what does it look like in practice? This full afternoon workshop will include: A curriculum design workshop […]

  • Show Tell and Talk: Employability curriculum design workshop

    35 Berkeley Square 35 Berkeley Square,, Bristol, in, United Kingdom

    Staff register here Students register here At this curriculum design workshop participants will: – Critically reflect on the purpose of integrating employability in curriculum design and its importance for students […]

  • Show Tell and Talk: ‘Active and inclusive learning’ workshops

    35 Berkeley Square 35 Berkeley Square,, Bristol, in, United Kingdom

    “Active learning engages students in the process of learning through activities and/or discussion in class, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work” (Freeman et al., 2014). Research also demonstrates that active learning can allow students to take agency in their own learning (Harris et al, […]

  • Introduction to teaching course (blended learning across 3 days)

    This  blended course has been designed for those new to teaching/and or supporting learning including: Teaching staff (academic pathway 1 or 3) Staff new to teaching at Bristol waiting to join the PGCAP or the CREATE HEA Fellowship Scheme Teaching support roles – for example demonstrators, graduate teachers and associate teachers PGRs who teach Research staff (academic pathway 2) with some teaching responsibilities The […]

  • Hands-on training for teaching space technology: 8-12 September, various locations.

    Please note, this is NOT a BILT organised event. Please contact IT Services with any questions.. Do you use teaching spaces for teaching or events? The Audio-Visual Team are running a series of practical workshops for academic and professional services staff to get to grips with the main types of technology found in teaching spaces across […]

  • Temple Quarter Teaching in the round mock-up introduction

    The Great Hall Wills Memorial Building, Bristol, United Kingdom

    On Thursday 11 September we are partially ‘mocking up’ the Temple Quarter teaching in the round space in the Wills Memorial Building Great Hall. Come and see what this new and exciting space might look and feel like – two opportunities are available to all staff: Teaching in the round mock-up introduction: 10.00-11.00am Tansy Jessop, PVC […]

  • Show Tell and Talk: Active Learning

    35 Berkeley Square 35 Berkeley Square,, Bristol, in, United Kingdom

    Staff register here Students register here   Embedding effective and inclusive active learning into teaching and curriculum design, which engages, motivates and supports all students in their learning is an important University of Bristol strategic aim. Active learning is fundamentally about student engagement and participation. It involves students going beyond passive listening in lectures or […]

  • Teaching in the round: Q and A with practitioners from the Universities of Oregon and California Riverside

    35 Berkeley Square 35 Berkeley Square,, Bristol, in, United Kingdom

    The Universities of Oregon and California Riverside have been enjoying their teaching in the round spaces for many years. Oregon has 3 round teaching spaces, with capacities of approximately 175, 300 and 600 and Riverside a 400 round teaching space. Join us in person or online to hear how practitioners have risen to the challenge […]

  • PGR Supervisor Symposium 2025/26

    The Great Hall Wills Memorial Building, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching (BILT) warmly invites all PGR supervisors to our annual PGR Supervisor Symposium, focusing on effective supervision practices, innovation, and collaboration.  Date: Thursday 15 […]

  • Show Tell and Talk: ‘Generative AI’

    35 Berkeley Square 35 Berkeley Square,, Bristol, in, United Kingdom

    Staff register here Students register here Generative AI is reshaping how knowledge is created, shared, and applied — and with it, how we understand originality, authorship, and critical thinking. It is not just a new tool: it challenges how we teach, learn, and define expertise within disciplines. To prepare students for their futures, we need […]

  • Engaging Students – an introduction to improvisation skills for active learning and inclusive teaching (led by Bristol Improv Theatre)

    Victoria Rooms Queens Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

    REGISTER HERE Tue 11th February 2026, 1.30 pm – 3 pm Victoria Rooms G27 Recital room Join experienced performer/facilitators from Bristol Improv Theatre for an interactive Plenary workshop. We’ll introduce core concepts from improvisation through interactive activities designed to build connection and rapport in an active learning environment. This includes the improvisation concept of ‘happy […]

  • Trying out tablets in active learning spaces

    REGISTER HERE Wednesday 11 February 2026 3:30 pm – 5 pm Room 2.23, Howard House Effective and inclusive teaching – both in the round and in active learning spaces – involves moving around the classroom to observe, communicate with, and support different groups of students. Using a tablet can enable you to do this while […]

  • Teaching and learning in the international classroom

    This workshop has been developed in collaboration between BILT and the Centre for Academic Language Development. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in our learning, teaching and assessment encounters in with international students; consider lecturer and student experiences in international classrooms and how they are affected by its diversity of language and culture; and share some practical strategies […]

  • Co-designing a Critical Reflection Resource: Embedding Bristol Skills Profile in Community Engaged Learning Projects

    Life Sciences Building G13/G14 Seminar Room, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Register interest: Complete this short form to receive a calendar invite.   Hosted by the Community Engaged Learning Forum (CELF), attendees at this event will co-design a critical reflection resource that can be used in teaching and learning, particularly where partnership working is present.  This session will be of interest and relevance to any colleagues […]