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Dr Ella Popper
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Head of Professional Development at the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP)
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🚨Calling all HE professional services staff 📣

Have your say and shape what it means to be a HE professional: bit.ly/45zPyHO

Whether you work in student support, HR, estates, IT, marketing, finance or anywhere in between, this is your chance to make sure your voice is heard.

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#AHEP2025 #HE
AHEP HE Professionals Survey 2025
The AHEP Annual HE Professionals Survey 2025 is your opportunity to shape the future of higher education professional roles. This survey is a sector-wide initiative designed to capture the insights,…
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June 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thanks @ukcge.bsky.social for organising a thought-provoking conference on creativity in professional & practice-based doctorates. I've met many engaging, friendly & supportive colleagues, and my head is full of new information! Great to present my paper on creative methodology.
#highered #doctorate
April 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
CBHE has the potential to support lifelong learning, but greater funding, policy stability, and sector recognition are needed to maximise impact. Strengthening employer and university #partnerships could help enhance CBHE’s role in delivering high-quality, skills-focused education.
#tertiary #skills
This week on Wonkhe: Andy Forbes introduces a new report from the Lifelong Education Institute and Mixed Economy Group of college HE providers making the case for expanding college-based HE
Any possible tertiary future for England's post-18 system must lean into college-based HE
Andy Forbes introduces a new report from the Lifelong Education Institute and Mixed Economy Group of college HE providers making the case for expanding college-based HE
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March 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Excited to share that I'll soon be presenting a paper based on my thesis! Looking forward to the upcoming event in London, where I'll celebrate #professionaldoctorates and connect with fellow professionals.

ukcge.ac.uk/events/9th-i...

#ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #AcademicAchievement #HE
March 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A1. A team member created an 'escape box' using questions about the local area. It was a pre-arrival activity to support the transition to university #LTHEchat
Q1. Do you use analogue games for learning, or have you experienced these as a learner? Share your examples #LTHEChat
February 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Final reminder. #LTHEchat is happening TODAY at 20:00 GMT/ BST. We will be joined by @lizcable.bsky.social and will be discussing game-based learning.

Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/02/17/l...
#LTHEchat 319: Winning the Learning Game with Game-based Learning
Led by Liz Cable @lizcable.bsky.social There are a lot of terms associated with the use of games in learning, teaching and assessment. We’ve had previous #LTHEchats tagged game-based learning, gami…
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February 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A1. Start by 'getting to know' your learners and understanding needs. All 'things' that are created, from resources to the website should be inclusive and accessible. Crucial for enabling all to reach their potential by removing barriers #LTHEchat
Q1: What does “designing for diversity” mean to you, and why is it more important than ever in education? #LTHEchat
February 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Join us for this week’s #LTHEchat which will explore designing for diverse learners with Lee Fallin @leefallin.bsky.social, Tom Tomlinson @tomtomlinson.bsky.social and Gemma Spencer @gemmaspencer.bsky.social
on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2025/02/09/l...
February 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A1. I described it in my thesis as 'the rules of the game' #LTHEchat
Q1. What does the Hidden Curriculum mean to you? #LTHEchat
February 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hi, I'm Ella, joining from Liverpool. #LTHEChat
February 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The importance of digital literacy is now greater than ever.
January 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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UK Education Folks:

The British Conference of Undergraduate Research is hosted by Newcastle University on 9-10 April 2025.

This is the largest conference in the UK exclusively dedicated to showcasing undergraduate research.

Tell your students!

conferences.ncl.ac.uk/bcur25/
BCUR 25 @ Ncl | BCUR 25 @ Ncl | Newcastle University
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January 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Looking for practical, evidence-based resources to support your university teaching? Visit our website to find everything from quick guides to in-depth case studies, plus our Teaching Toolkit: www.ucd.ie/teaching
January 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A2. It can be particularly challenging if a student has grown up believing they are not good enough, they're inferior, due to emotional abuse. They may not even want to look at feedback because of this. More understanding and support needed to help view feedback as positive for growth #LTHEchat
January 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A2. Being able to receive feedback is an essential skill throughout life, particularly in the world of work. It can be taken personally, particularly if not delivered well or had bad experiences. Needs to be clear and constructive #LTHEchat
Q2. How can students be helped to value and become active participants in feedback processes? #LTHEchat
January 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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#LoveLD - love #creativeHE We are delighted to invite you to the following #creativeHE meetup. Title: Using poetry to develop reflection - 22.01.25 2-3pm GMT w/ Ben Chong and Damian McDonald. Read about it and book here: creativehecommunity.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/u... #LTHEchat #seda #studychat
Using poetry to develop reflection
We are delighted to invite you to the following #creativeHE meetup. Title: Using poetry to develop reflection Day and time: 22 January 25, 2-3pm UK time Moderator: Chrissi Nerantzi Guests: Ben Chon…
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January 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Absolutely magnificent performance 👏 Congratulations Luke 🎊 👏

#Darts #WorldChampion
☢️ LITTLER RULES THE WORLD ☢️

12 months from losing the Paddy Power #WorldDartsChampionship final, he thrashes Michael van Gerwen 7️⃣ - 3️⃣ to become the youngest ever World Darts Champion.

The Prince is now The King of #Darts. Congratulations, Luke!
January 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Next Wednesday 8/1/25 it’s the 1st all BlueSky Tweetchat on aiming for more authentic feedback in HE led by @kaysambell.bsky.social and me! If you’ve never tried it, the format is simple: one blogpost in advance, 6 questions at intervals, 1hour, lots of global participation&fun! Join us at 8pm GMT
After over 10 years, this Wednesday at 8pm GMT #LTHEchat will take place in Twitter X for the final time.

We look forward to bringing our weekly #LTHEchat here to Bluesky in the new year. Our incoming organising team for 2025 are already preparing for this!
January 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Fuelled by cheese, crackers and other festive snacks, I'm engaging in holiday scholarly activity.

#HolidaySeason #highereducation #academicSky #festivecheese #messydesk
December 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM
It was an epic game! 👏

#dartsmas
WHAT A GAME 🔥🔥

Ricky Evans holds his nerve to win a classic at the Palace to beat Dave Chisnall in a sudden death leg

Ricky Evans 3️⃣ - 2️⃣ Dave Chisnall

Take a bow gents 👏👏
December 23, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I've officially started my holiday!

Switching off isn't always easy for me. I get bored very easily!

So, I've crafted a holiday plan. It includes quality time with loved ones, relaxed days, & days for personal endeavours. I hope my plan helps my active mind!

#HolidaySeason #wellbeing #timeoff
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Alt: a merry christmas card with a christmas tree
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December 19, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The OfS has given their approval for @boltonuni.bsky.social to change their name to the University of Greater Manchester.

#OfS ##whatsinaname #highereducation #change

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The University of Bolton on LinkedIn: Welcome to the University of Greater Manchester | 16 comments
It’s official! 🎉🥳 #UniAsItShouldBe #GtrManUni #Manchester | 16 comments on LinkedIn
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December 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
I've been working closely with the Coordinators of the #AHEP Governance Special Interest Group and colleagues across the HE sector to create a new 3-day programme for aspiring and new governance professionals.

Take a look 👀 ahep.ac.uk/events/aspir...

#highereducation #governance #HEPROFESSIONALS
December 18, 2024 at 8:16 PM
A very close game. Well done Fallon, Queen of the Palace 🎯

#darts #FallonSherrock #AllyPally #WorldDartsChampionship
PDC World Championship Result 🎯

Ryan "The Barber" Meikle defeated Fallon Sherrock in a very tense encounter in the first round. The Queen of the Palace took the first set but could not keep pace with Meikle who sets up a second round match with Luke Littler.

Ryan Meikle 3️⃣- 2️⃣Fallon Sherrock
December 17, 2024 at 10:33 PM