Who will we be at UOB in 2026? Tom Lockwood

In her earlier post to the Big Conversation, Nicola Gale writes excitingly of how we at the University of Birmingham might think now about our future diversity and inclusion – both for the expectations future students may have of us, and of the expectations we might have of ourselves, across a rainbow of identities. If … Continue reading “Who will we be at UOB in 2026? Tom Lockwood”

In tech we trust: A teacher’s perspective on INLOGOV’s e-learning (r)evolution. Dr Abena F. Dadze-Arthur (INLOGOV)

INLOGOV’s first online Masters It was a historic moment for INLOGOV – even by the standards of the Institute’s long and eventful history.  For the first time ever, INLOGOV was to design and deliver an online International Masters in Public Administration (MPA).  The new MPA was to be delivered wholly online with students doing all … Continue reading “In tech we trust: A teacher’s perspective on INLOGOV’s e-learning (r)evolution. Dr Abena F. Dadze-Arthur (INLOGOV)”

How can we preserve the sense of community on campus as the need to physically be present decreases? – Helen Ansell

By 2026 new history will have been created, breakthroughs will have been made in the sciences and new great artists, writers and composers will have come into prominence. However, the core content studied in many subjects is unlikely to have changed significantly. What may have had a more dramatic change is the delivery method of … Continue reading “How can we preserve the sense of community on campus as the need to physically be present decreases? – Helen Ansell”

The Taught Postgraduate Experience – Julie Gilson and Rose Bennett

Are today’s postgraduate taught students getting a fair deal? Are they just ‘advanced undergraduates’ or potential future researchers and doctoral candidates? Or should they be considered an independent body of student, legitimate and respected in their own right? There are currently more people opting for postgraduate study than ever before. This year we welcomed just … Continue reading “The Taught Postgraduate Experience – Julie Gilson and Rose Bennett”

A Diverse University (Posted by Nicola Gale)

A diverse university Nicola Gale Female, male, trans, genderfluid, black, white, straight, gay, bi, queer, able-bodied, disabled, on campus, distance learning, parent, carer, working class, middle class, migrant … By the time today’s primary school children reach university, they will expect an education that supports them to succeed whatever their identity and whatever their background. … Continue reading “A Diverse University (Posted by Nicola Gale)”

‘What do you want to do when you leave university?’

When I go home after a term at University there is one question that I will unequivocally be asked: ‘what do you want to do when you leave university?’ This is typically met with a disinterested ‘I don’t know’ and the conversation stops there. However, recently I was asked ‘what do you want to change … Continue reading “‘What do you want to do when you leave university?’”

Birmingham Digital

BIRMINGHAM DIGITAL A fascinating  – and exciting – proposal submitted by: Jean-Baptiste Cazier, Centre for Computational Biology, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences George  Gkoutos, Centre for Computational Biology, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, Institute of Translational Medicine David Parker, Institute for Textual Scholarship and Electronic Editing Bob Stone, Human Interface Technologies Team, School … Continue reading “Birmingham Digital”