A hub of ideas to ignite new ways to lead
I believe that one of the defining features of working in professional development is an innate sense of curiosity: for how people work, how they… Read More »A hub of ideas to ignite new ways to lead
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My SDF story with Katy Walker
Where do you work and what is your role? I have worked at the University of Sunderland for about 3.5 years now and am one… Read More »My SDF story with Katy Walker
SDF as a space for creativity, connection and co-creation… and merry Christmas
It’s been an incredible privilege to lead the Staff Development Forum this year as a Chair. Back in 2016, when I joined the SDF as… Read More »SDF as a space for creativity, connection and co-creation… and merry Christmas
Juggling the virtual balls as a programme leader
Programme leaders have responsibility and accountability for their programmes. A challenging task at best as this juggling act is often fulfilled with no managerial responsibility… Read More »Juggling the virtual balls as a programme leader
#52etc – a toolkit for student engagement
We can all agree that student engagement is important: both for students to successfully achieve higher order cognitive skills in HE, and as a motivational… Read More »#52etc – a toolkit for student engagement
Balancing tensions
It’s fair to say 2020 has been a challenging year in higher education. The pace of change was beyond anyone’s expectation, ‘agile working’ doesn’t give… Read More »Balancing tensions
My SDF story with Helen Connor
Where do you work and what is your role? I work at the University of Huddersfield, where I am a People and Organisational Development Manager… Read More »My SDF story with Helen Connor
The SDF welcomes Jessie Monck, new chair of the ERF
The SDF would like to welcome our new incoming chair of the Eastern Region Forum for Staff and Educational Developers (ERF), Jessie Monck. We’re very… Read More »The SDF welcomes Jessie Monck, new chair of the ERF