We would like to invite colleagues to save the date for our Learning and Teaching Conference
This year’s conference offers a full day of insightful and thought-provoking sessions, providing a valuable opportunity for colleagues to connect, share effective practice, and explore innovative approaches that enhance high quality, inclusive and student-centred learning and teaching.
Our theme for 2026 is Teach Well for Connected Curriculum Success. This reflects our ongoing commitment to the continuous development of pedagogical excellence across our institution.
The programme for the day will be structured around four thematic strands central to Teach Well for Connected Curriculum Success:
- Awarding Gaps
- Assessment
- Artificial Intelligence
- Innovation in Practice
Keynote speaker: Chris Powis
We are delighted to welcome Chris Powis from the University of Northampton as our external keynote speaker. Chris leads Library and Learning Services at Northampton, encompassing university-wide learning technology support, and the delivery of academic, information and digital skills. His keynote address will explore key opportunities and challenges in these areas, with relevance to our own strategic priorities.
Abstract:
Jumping off a cliff ..... and bouncing
In 2018 the University of Northampton moved to a new location, the first completely new campus in the UK since the 1960s. But it wasn't just a move of postcode - virtually everything else changed at the same time. Our pedagogy, our teaching spaces, our offices and workspaces - you name it we changed it. This paper will consider the journey over the past eight years. What has been the impact on staff and students, how has it impacted our culture, our classroom practice, our assessment and how are we continuing to evolve in the face of AI, changing student populations and financial pressures? It was a long way down at the top of that cliff-face -did we bounce?
Registration for the Learning and Teaching Conference 2026 is now open!
Our annual Learning and Teaching Conference, which will take place on Thursday, 25 June, in the Richmond Building. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an engaging and stimulating event. To register, please visit Eventbrite.