In this session staff from across the University will demonstrate how they have embedded authentic assessments in different disciplinary areas.  

How might AI tools help our students learn? BILT’s AI Playground will focus on the possible. Come along for an hour of demonstrations followed by an extended drop-in period to explore.

The programme includes two keynote presentations from Professor Nicola Dandridge (University of Bristol, formerly the OfS) on Belonging and regulation: an essential relationship, and Sunday Blake (WonkHE) and Gail Capper (Pearson) on Building Belonging in Higher Education

Across three daily 90 minute sessions, this online induction aims to support academic staff as they take on the role of senior tutor and is appropriate for those who are starting or have recently started in the role.

Come and join our celebration and launch of the Universal City platform, a unique educational partnership between The University Of Bristol and CARGO* aimed at community engagement, social cohesion and… Continue reading Universal City staff launch event

Another chance to visit the BILT AI Playground

What are the barriers that international students face? There is a variety of research happening across the University exploring how we can improve the experience of international students and discover the common issues that arise for them. Whether this is intercultural communication, working in groups or just a feeling of not 'fitting in'; we want to learn more about these obstacles and how they can be overcome.

Sign up for the course here This blended course has been designed for those new to teaching and/or supporting learning including:  Teaching support roles – for example demonstrators, graduate teachers and associate teachers  Research staff (pathway 2) with some teaching responsibilities  Teaching staff (pathway 1 or 3) new to teaching at Bristol waiting to join the PGCAP or the CREATE HEA… Continue reading Introduction to HE teaching at Bristol

Join the BILT team for a deep dive into active learning spaces. We want to hear your views and needs for different types of flat bed teaching spaces across the whole University. In particular, we want to learn what you need from technology. These focus groups will use interactive prompts to generate discussion and feedback… Continue reading Active learning spaces: staff voice focus group

Register here This workshop, open to all staff, is an opportunity to explore the importance of diversity in learning and teaching, and increase your understanding of the groups of students you teach. The session will equip you with practical knowledge and experience in using the data tools available to help you understand the identities of… Continue reading Understanding the role of Equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning

How do we best go about embedding inclusive assessment across a programme?

BILT has funded a project to research and develop AI-responsive assessment guidance, providing information and suggestions for including generative AI in assessments, or pivoting the focus of an assessment to inhibit AI-assisted contract cheating. Last year, BILT and the DEO conducted student-facing focus groups that will inform this project, and now we’d like to have… Continue reading Focus Groups: AI-responsive assessment guidance

This session will include a series of presentations and talks on decolonising and sustainability activities within schools and divisions within the University, followed by feedback and discussions.

This workshop is for those interested in, or already engaged in, applying for Advance HE’s Principal Fellowship.   Advance HE’s Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) recognises substantial strategic leadership and influence in learning and teaching in higher education. It is aimed at individuals who are highly experienced and able to show a sustained record of impact on… Continue reading Introduction to Principal Fellowship workshop

Please note this is not a BILT event, please contact the organisers if you have any queries. Have you considered incorporating sustainability-related content or learning activities in your unit but haven’t had the time to look for options?   Do you currently teach in a unit that includes sustainability-related topics and would like to learn… Continue reading Sharing Sustainability teaching tools: resources for incorporating Sustainability related content in your unit

The Student Research Festival is a one-day event highlighting the best of student-created research. This is the fourth annual Student Research Festival at the University of Bristol. This year the theme will be 'Conflict & Resolution.' These terms are intended to be interpreted broadly, and we look forward to the rich diversity of multidisciplinary topics… Continue reading BILT Student Research Festival 2024