LEaD runs two programmes that might be of interest to those looking to develop further in the area of academic practice and professional education. PGDip/MA in Academic Practice If you have already completed a PGCert in Higher Education, why not take the next step in your academic development? City St George’s, University of London offers…Continue Reading Development opportunities – next steps from a PGCert
Take Action for the World Day of Social Justice: Small changes for big impact this February
Welcome to the February edition of Take Action for Accessibility, our monthly series dedicated to making learning more inclusive and accessible. The World Day of Social Justice on 20th February is a time to reflect on the barriers that prevent full and equal participation in society. In education, true social justice is impossible without inclusive…Continue Reading Take Action for the World Day of Social Justice: Small changes for big impact this February
II MAAP Symposium – Tuesday 29th April 2025
Who can participate We are organising another edition of our MAAP Symposium. As a current, former or prospective student on the MA in Academic Practice (MAAP) programme, we would like to invite you once again to participate in this event. This takes place on Tuesday 29th April 2025, between 12-2 pm in C303 [Tait Building]. …Continue Reading II MAAP Symposium – Tuesday 29th April 2025
ISLA Paper Published by Taylor and Francis
ISLA, Inclusive Synchronous Learning Activities, aims to encourage and support active and inclusive hybrid learning & teaching. During the summer of 2022, research was undertaken to evaluate ISLA and make recommendations for the future direction of hybrid learning at City. The research team were Professor Rachael-Anne Knight [now at the University of Essex], Dr. Rebecca…Continue Reading ISLA Paper Published by Taylor and Francis
Celebrating our MAAP Graduates
On January 22nd, we had the privilege of celebrating the achievements of our MA in Academic Practice graduates at the Barbican Centre. This occasion marked the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and commitment to professional development in higher education of these 12 colleagues….Continue Reading Celebrating our MAAP Graduates
Sparking creativity and community: Five Years of Sharing
It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since one of the most challenging societal and health crises of our time began. Yes, it has been five years since the pandemic started—and five years since we established the Learning and Teaching Community alongside the LEaD Light Lunch, inviting colleagues to come online and share…Continue Reading Sparking creativity and community: Five Years of Sharing
Chairlift Through a Cloudscape
First day of the final working week of the year and I somehow convince myself to go along to what could turn out to be a wild goose chase to nowhere. Truth is, I hadn’t even given it much thought and ended up getting a little swept up in the moment. The meeting on campus…Continue Reading Chairlift Through a Cloudscape
Take Action for the World Braille Day: Improve your image descriptions this January
January is the perfect time to refresh your skills and set new goals for inclusivity in your digital content. The 4th of January marks World Braille Day, making it an ideal moment to commit to improving image descriptions in your documents, websites, and presentations. Effective image descriptions, often called “alt text”, are crucial for making…Continue Reading Take Action for the World Braille Day: Improve your image descriptions this January
NEW: Learning and Teaching induction from LEaD
On Monday, 16th December. The Learning Enhancement and Development directorate (LEaD) organised a staff learning and teaching induction event, aimed primarily at new City St. Georges staff involved in learning and teaching but open to anyone who wanted to know about what we do. The event began with a warm welcome and by Professor…Continue Reading NEW: Learning and Teaching induction from LEaD
AI voice-cloning to help my sick friend speak again
Adam Lopez is 52 years old and lives in Toronto Canada with his wife, daughter and pet dog Ringo. Adam has been my best friend for 35 years. In October 2021, he developed a sore throat. It persisted for a few weeks and so he decided to go to the doctors. What he thought was…Continue Reading AI voice-cloning to help my sick friend speak again