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The most recent CUFPA panel was held on Tuesday 28^th February 2023. 

19 of the applications submitted were successful, and the categories of fellowship awarded were as follows:

• Senior Fellow: 8
• Fellow: 8
• Associate Fellow: 3

Congratulations to you all on your successful completion!

We look forward to receiving applications for the June panel - the deadline for this is Tuesday 9 May 2023. All other dates and further information can be found on the  Advance HE Recognition section of the Academic Enhancement and Professional Development (AEPD) website.  Webinars introducing the scheme and process of application are listed on the course booking system.

On 21st March, 32 academic peers from Coventry University Group and Birmingham City University came together to actively explore inclusive creative practices in higher education.  Hosted by Birmingham City University, and co-delivered by academic developers from each university, participants were guided through the production of a series of individual and collective drawings informed by the Lines of Inquiry presentation introducing research, starting points and visual arts practice.

Exploring notions of thinking, making and doing, participants were invited to draw upon their own experiences, employ a materials-led approach, and engage in active, social and cooperative learning. Time was afforded to learning from and with others, and cross-institution conversations around emerging ideas and developing creative practices were encouraged. 

Following on from this event, colleagues from both universities are warmly invited to contribute to the on-going inquiry and share creative practices made use of within own subject disciplines. Ideas shared will form the starting point for a cross-institution compendium of creative practices. 

A reciprocal practical session taking place at Coventry University is planned for October 2023. This event will be open to colleagues from Coventry University and Birmingham City University. If you are interested in participating, please complete the expression of interest form by 3rd May. 

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Nano Conference Presentations

Recordings of teaching and learning practices shared at the March Nano Conference are now available to view on the Nano Conferences section of the Academic Enhancement and Professional Development (AEPD) website.

Save the date: Nano Conference - Wednesday 28 June 2023 10.30am - 12.30pm

The new Peer Observation Scheme complements Management-Led Observations and offers an alternative review of practice for academic staff interested in enhancing teaching by learning from and with each other. 

Facilitated via Vygo, the scheme is available to join as a member if you are new to teaching in higher education and as a mentor if you are interested in supporting colleagues and sharing your practice.  Engaging in peer observation has benefits for both the observer and the colleague being observed and offers opportunities for:

• Rich conversations around the development of teaching, learning and assessment practices
• Engagement in professional discussion within a safe and collegial environment
• Preparing for a Management-Led Teaching Observation
• Working towards your Senior Fellowship Application (SFHEA)

A link to Vygo, further information and joining instructions for members and mentors can be found on the Peer Observation Scheme section of the Academic Enhancement and Professional Development (AEPD) website