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 professional development, consultancy and online support. AD strives to be at the forefront of change and new development in learning and teaching through well-designed AD events benchmarked against the Professional Standards Framework.

Programmes & Support A range of programmes for new and experienced staff: IPROF - Academic staff new to teaching GPROF - Postgraduates who teach LSPROF - Learning Support Tutors Those undertaking the PGCert Self-study Guide

Support and development:   HEA Associate and Fellowship HEA National Teaching Fellowship (NTFS) Peers Enhancing Practice (PEP) Professional Standards

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

Part Time / Hourly Paid Staff Support, guidance, and resources for: Part Time Hourly Paid Staff

Resources Internal and external policies, guidance, books, and journals. L&T Resources

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