In the latest edition of the QAA Member Update, there have been a number of new initiatives, as well as some exciting events taking place this month.
Revised Subject Benchmark Statements available now
You can now access 14 new and revised Subject Benchmark Statements, the first suite of Statements from the current review cycle. Each of the Statements has been developed by an expert advisory group, supported by extensive consultation with disciplinary communities. To access the new and revised Subject Benchmark Statements, choose from the following links:
- Archaeology
- Chemistry
- Classics and Ancient History (including Byzantine Studies and Modern Greek)
- Computing
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Criminology
- Early Childhood Studies
- Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies
- Forensic Science
- Geography
- History
- Housing Studies
- Policing
- Theology and Religious Studies
New resources to support PGR students in preparing for their vivas
To enhance the support for postgraduate research students across the sector, a Collaborative Enhancement Project led by the University of South Wales, in partnership with University Alliance, University of Huddersfield and Coventry University, has developed a series of videos and resources to help students prepare for their viva (oral) examinations.
The resources can be accessed here: Supporting postgraduate research students with brand new Viva resources | University of South Wales. Please share the link with PGR students and with staff who support them.
Latest Events
The role of Edtech in creating inclusive assessment and feedback practices
26 April, 10:00-11:00
How can we use digital tools and learning spaces to enable inclusive and accessible assessment and feedback practice?
To register for the event, click here: The role of Edtech in creating inclusive assessment and feedback practices (qaa.ac.uk)
Member Network Event
27 and 28 April
Join us for our Member Network event to share practices and ideas with like-minded colleagues as we explore a range of topical issues:
- The impact of hybrid learning on a diverse student population and putting hybrid pedagogy under the microscope
- Future approaches to evaluating quality within institutions across the UK
- Assessment guidance for accessibility
- Characteristics of Micro-credentials
To register for the event, click here: QAA Member Network
Enhancement Conference
8 and 9 June
Registration is now open for QAA Scotland’s Enhancement Conference – the UK’s largest event dedicated to learning and teaching and the student experience.
To register for the event, click here: Enhancement Conference 2022: Resilient Learning Communities – Inclusive, Flexible and Accessible (enhancementthemes.ac.uk)
All other upcoming events are available on the Enhancement Themes website: Events (enhancementthemes.ac.uk)
For further information, please contact the QAA team in SLAR.