• 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 January 2026 | 14:15 – 17:30 Location: Wills Memorial Building, Great Hall  Why Attend? Connect with supervisors across the University to share insights, explore new […]

  • 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 […]

  • TQ Teaching in the round: Mock-up and try it out

    Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building Queens Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

    STAFF REGISTER HERE     STUDENTS REGISTER HERE On Monday 20 April we are partially ‘mocking up’ the Temple Quarter teaching in the round space in the Wills Memorial Building Reception Room. Come and see what this new and exciting space might look and feel like –  available to all staff and students: Teaching in the round […]

  • More than science: How the humanities can shape sustainable futures

    LT3, Arts Complex

    Please note, this is not a BILT organised event A keynote and panel on how culture, history and media can reshape how we respond to the climate crisis. We will explore how humanities students can build meaningful and sustainable career paths in climate and environmental work. Keynote speaker: Professor Cressida Bowyer Professor of Arts and […]

  • Show, Tell and Talk: Inclusive Assessment

    Room 1.06, Queens Building , United Kingdom

    Staff register here Inclusive or ‘designed for all’ assessment aims to enable all students, whatever their characteristics or background to engage in and demonstrate their learning. The university’s assessment strategy attention to design as a central component of inclusivity. Traditionally, discussions of inclusivity have centred around adjustments, such as extra time, provided for students to […]

  • Designing Active Learning – An introduction

    Room 1.06, Queens Building , United Kingdom

    Active learning is fundamentally about student engagement and participation. It involves students going beyond passive listening in lectures or ‘sitting back and being fed information’ to ‘learning by doing’ and being agents of their own learning, for example through discussion, problem solving, role-play, and creating something new. This workshop facilitated by BILT will explore the […]

  • Supporting Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Schools

    Wills Memorial Building (room 3.30) Wills Memorial Building, Bristol, United Kingdom

    How can your School champion the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and pedagogic research? How can SoTL help you enhance student learning, outcomes, and satisfaction? And how can you empower colleagues to get involved? Join us for an interactive session exploring how Schools can build vibrant, sustainable cultures of SoTL. Together, we’ll share real experiences, practical […]

  • Designing inclusive and active learning for all, including international students

    1.01 Howard House Queens Avenue, Bristol, United Kingdom

    REGISTER HERE Part of a programme of events for Business School colleagues. Please note, this event has been rescheduled from its original date of 25 February. Wed 20 May 2026 2pm – 4pm Room 1.01, Howard House Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will: Explore the principles of inclusive curriculum design and culturally responsive […]

  • Education for Sustainability – End of Year Showcase

    The Education for Sustainability team is excited to present this annual showcase, celebrating this years progress across the University. We will share details of our successes and challenges over the past academic year. We also have presentations from our Student Sustainability Advocates about the exciting and varied projects they’ve been working on. Come join us […]