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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 15d

*PSA EVENT* 'Giving Choice a Chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #education. #Teaching & Learning Network webinar with Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @psateach.bsky.social
📆 3 December, 1:30 - 3pm
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TLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

‘Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 14d

*PSA EVENT* 'Using Objects to Enhance Learning in #PoliticalScience #Education - #Teaching & Learning Network Webinar with William L Allen.
📆 Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pm, online
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TLN Webinar – Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen, University of Southampton Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pmMost higher education teaching activities rely on texts.…

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 24d

Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social

Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 24d

New Post: Recognising the Value of Teaching-Focused Academics in Developing Student Skills www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/15/r...

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chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 24d

More new @aspirenetwork.bsky.social work! Check out this HEPI blog on the importance of the teaching track!

The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 24d

Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social

Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 24d

New Post: Recognising the Value of Teaching-Focused Academics in Developing Student Skills www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/15/r...

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 24d

Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social

Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 24d

New Post: Recognising the Value of Teaching-Focused Academics in Developing Student Skills www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/09/15/r...

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chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 29d

Great to see so many colleagues and friends at the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social online launch event today! Some great ideas shared and really exciting opportunities, if you're not a member already, Sign Up!

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!

ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk

Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...

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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...

BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...

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Cathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · Sep 3

This week on @alpsblog.bsky.social, we are publishing a short series on the role of pedagogical research in education-focused careers. My intro to the series is here: activelearningps.com/2025/09/02/t...
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The role of pedagogical research in education-focused careers: a short series

Following on from the new innovation of the ‘SoTL roundup’ at the start of the month, which Jeremy got the ball rolling with yesterday, we’re also going to start the new academic …

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

@jeremymoulton.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!

ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk

Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!

ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk

Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great question from @profcathyelliott.bsky.social!

What's your advice for getting an education focused role?

Cathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · Jul 25

Lovely to be at a @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #DiverseVoices workshop to talk about teaching careers.
These jobs are now often great and I feel good recommending them to this group. What's your advice for getting an education focused role?
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Dr Natalie Jester @nataliejester.bsky.social · Jul 16

What are other social scientists doing in their research methods modules these days? I'm wanting to refresh things a bit. How do you find policy analysis? Am considering a session on this, in addition to decolonial & creative methods. I also run a session on digital methods which students often use

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Cathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · Jul 14

Unlike any sensible person, who keeps up with their blogging duties regularly and in a calm tone of voice, I have saved everything up for a long, generally exuberant, in places slightly moany post right at the end of the year.

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Where’s Cathy? Joyful reflections on tricky times

Me at the Aspire Network launch talking about joyful education careers I felt a bit bad when I read Pigeon’s post apologising for a short absence from blogging for Very Serious Reasons! (Happ…

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Cathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · Jul 14

The work various brilliant colleagues are doing on education-focused careers @aspirenetwork.bsky.social and the delight of getting to speak at their launch
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Me talking to the Aspire network launch. Slide in the background says 'The Joy of the Teaching Track'

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Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social · Jun 20

New @alpsblog.bsky.social post from me:

'Reference lists: The good, the bad, and the ugly'

I'm proposing an exercise for how we might teach students what sources are worth sourcing...

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Reference lists: The good, the bad, and the ugly

I have, barring a few late submissions that will slowly filter in over the coming days and weeks, finished marking for the summer. Generally, the quality of the assessments has been good and it’s a…

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you to all that attended our roundtable at #BISA2025! It was a stimulating discussion on all things scholarship, practice and solidarity. @mybisa.bsky.social ( we even had our smallest member join the panel!)

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chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · Jun 19

Great to speak to the #BISA2025 Teaching and Learning cafe about the research project we are planning with the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social network, thanks @mybisa.bsky.social

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 16

A week since our launch! Have you joined us? www.aspirenetwork.uk

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Jun 12

*PSA EVENT* Save the date for our Teaching & Learning Network Conference
📆 4 - 5 September @royalholloway.bsky.social‬.
➡️ Bringing together the teaching and learning community to share practices, ideas and experiences.
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Political Studies Association Teaching and Learning Network Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Theme: Teaching Well4th-5th September 2025 This year’s PSA TLN annual conference will take place on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of September at Royal Holloway, University of London, in Egham, Surrey.…

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Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social · Jun 11

The members list on the ASPIRE website was updated this morning - do check out the brilliant group of academics that are already part of the network and their SoTL interests. Your future teaching & learning collaborations/ co-authors could be there!

www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-members

Members | aspirenetwork.uk

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