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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The event is a collaboration between BILT and DEO to illustrate more of the opportunities to enhance feedback experiences for all. There are two separate events following on from each other in the same venue (Life Sciences Room G13): 1 pm – 2 pm Presentation: FeedbackFruits: integrating digital activities into feedback practices – REGISTER HERE […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
REGISTER HERE Part of a programme of events primarily aimed at Business School colleagues but open to all. 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 pedagogy. In today’s diverse higher education landscape, designing […]
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 […]
The Programme Director Induction is suitable for new Programme Directors or existing Programme Directors seeking a refresher. The workshops are collaboratively run by BILT, AQPO, and People Development with contributions from Faculty and experienced Programme Directors. The overall aims of the induction are to: Introduce the key responsibilities of the role Explore how to fulfil […]
Everyone is welcome to register for this event, but in the unlikely event we reach capacity, priority will be given to those teaching at TQEC. Register here Tuesday 9 June 2026 (10 am – 1 pm) Room G.12, Victoria Rooms In this session, we will explore tools from acting and public speaking to help practice […]
Date: 10 June, 10:00am–12:30pm Venue: 35 Berkeley Square, Room 2.26 Who is this intended for: This session is aimed at staff responsible for designing a unit course (or courses) in Blackboard. What to bring: Please bring your laptop. Description This session is an opportunity to get a head start on preparing your 26/27 Blackboard unit courses, which will be released in early June. You’ll be able to see examples […]
Click the logo to visit the conference homepage Registration is now open We’re returning to The Victoria Rooms for our fourth in-person conference, on Wednesday 1 July 2026. You can register to attend this all-day event as a full-day delegate (buffet lunch included), or for the morning or afternoon sessions only. Visit the Conference Homepage for more info, […]
Are you interested to find out more about Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship and/or Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence schemes? This workshop is open to all staff or teams who would like to explore the evidence and criteria, timescales and support arrangements involved for the 2026-27 schemes. Sign up here.