Department for Curriculum and Quality Enhancement

Developing your academic practice

The Academic Development (AD) section of DCQE supports the enhancement of the student learning experience through:

• The Academic Professional Excellence (APEX) Programme of initial and continuing professional development and the APEX Recognition and Reward Scheme.
• An events programme aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework.
• A range of consultancy services including focus groups and bespoke sessions.
• Specific support for Collaborative Partners.
• A range of Learning and Teaching Resources that include and extensive range of online guides.

In addition, we also publish the biannual Initiatives Online Journal.

If you have any queries about any of our services or activities, please contact apex@port.ac.uk or Dr Valda Bunker, Director of Curriculum and Quality Enhancement.

APEX Academic Professional Excellence Programme A range of support and development opportunities that will enable the achievement of descriptor 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the UKPSF. Foundation Pathway Associate Fellowship Pathway (D1) Fellowship Pathway (D2) Senior Fellowship Pathway (D3) Principal Fellowship Pathway (D4) Professional Standards Recognition & Reward

Support Guidance and Development in L&T in HE Activities and resources inclusive of internal and external policies, guidance, books, and journals to support professional development. L&T Resources Online Self-study Part Time Hourly Paid Staff (PTHP) Peers Enhancing Practice (PEP)

Academic Events Programme Workshops and conferences with internal and external presenters. Academic Events Programme Conferences

‌   Academic Consultancy A range of services including focus groups and bespoke sessions. Academic Consultancy

Collaborative Partners Support, guidance, and resources for: Collaborative Partners

Initiatives Online Journal An internal publication that is designed to encourage a broad range of contributions. Initiatives Online Journal