Trying to predict ahead what new technology will be on offer in 2026 is incredibly hard, and it is easy to be too conservative. Looking back to 2006, ten years ago, we had: – no iPhones – no iPads – no Facebook – Wikipedia yet to reach domination – no Twitter – Blockbuster video rental … Continue reading “New Technology – Jon Rowe”
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”
Will the gender balance on Engineering and Physical Sciences programmes be the same in 2026?
What’s the issue ? Well we can argue, as to exactly which sample/technical specialism we consider – but it is hard to argue that there isn’t an issue. Some ball park figures to set the scene. Engineering, averages ~16% female, Women in STEM – facts and statistics (Reporting period 2012-2015, IET https://communities.theiet.org/files/8042) Physics, average nationally, ~21% … Continue reading “Will the gender balance on Engineering and Physical Sciences programmes be the same in 2026?”
A “Noisy” University?
After the launch of the Big Conversation I asked my 10 year old daughter to describe in one word what she thought going to university would be like. She thought for a moment and then said “noisy”. I confess I didn’t ask why – I got distracted by the fact that we had arrived at … Continue reading “A “Noisy” University?”
Technology Enhanced Learning
I’ve just come out of a staff workshop on Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) hosted in the College of Social Sciences. So many interesting issues were raised. The three key drivers for TEL in my mind are technology, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and students. Technology gives us new and growing opportunities to integrate the physical … Continue reading “Technology Enhanced Learning”
Should all students be taking courses in entrepreneurship and where will that take us by 2026?
See link below for a suggestion to governmthat all students should take credit-bearing courses in entrpreneurship. If they did, how might that change university education in the future?