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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 8d

*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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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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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 23d

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 · 23d

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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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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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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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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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 18

*PSA EVENT* Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on #Race, #Migration & Intersectionality. Organised by the The PSA RMI Specialist Group
📆 16 Sept, King's College London
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Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on RMI | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 25 July 2025 The PSA Race, Migration, and Internsectionality Specialist Group and King's College London Borders and Migration Research Group are accepting…

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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

And the @ctisleeds.bsky.social Politics and Pedagogy podcast about Aspire
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ASPIRE Network Launch | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Episode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASP...

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Sage @sagepub.com · Jul 8

Join us on August 12 for our sixth-annual #CriticalThinkingBootcamp: The Future of Critical Thinking.

Our panel will explore how librarians and educators can combat misinformation and empower students with critical thinking skills.

Register now: bit.ly/44xINW9

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Derek Edyvane @derekedyvane.bsky.social · Jul 1

Job! (fixed term)

Centre for Contemporary Political Theory @ccptleeds.bsky.social · Jun 30

New job alert! POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social is hiring a lecturer in political theory, specialism open. You will be joining a vibrant and friendly community of researchers at CCPT @ccptleeds.bsky.social
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lectureship in Political Theory

Are you a political theory academic with an open and inclusive approach to the discipline? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group U...

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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · Jun 27

NEW Blog! @polisatleeds.bsky.social student Chloe Simpson writes about her experience at the NATO Youth Summit. Congratulations Chloe! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/from-the-bal...

From the Balkans to the Future: A student Journey to the NATO Youth Summit | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 27

Such a brilliant few days at @maastrichtu.bsky.social presenting and learning from colleagues at their Teaching & Learning Festival. Big thanks to @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social & his team for the invite and hosting such a great event!

Patrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)

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Patrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Looking forward to this presenting my research of Global Education and Social Media next week for @ioe-derc.bsky.social free webinar. @ioe.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

#GlobalEducation?: Social Media, pedagogy and activism

This webinar explores how social media shapes understandings of global injustice, and how teaching can be adapted to equip students with appropriate critical skills.

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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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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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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 10

What a day! Thank you everyone who joined us for the launch of @aspirenetwork.bsky.social, big thank you to our key notes @profcathyelliott.bsky.social @teachpolitics.bsky.social and congrats to my fellow board members 🎉

The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

#aspirelaunch such a great group of people brought together to talk all things teaching track and the future of the network.

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

Explaining the what, why and wherefore of the #aspirelaunch

Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

#aspirelaunch such a great group of people brought together to talk all things teaching track and the future of the network.

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 8

A brilliant few days at #ANGELConference2025 in Berlin listening, learning and sharing on all things #GlobalEducation.

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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · Jun 2

Looking forward to this! If you're interesting in all thing #SoTL or teaching and learning in Politics & IR, this will be great! @polisatleeds.bsky.social

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

One week till our launch at Kings College London! Come join us for a FREE afternoon event with keynotes from @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-list #teachingtrack #SoTL

Events | aspirenetwork.uk

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UCL Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics @uclcpp.bsky.social · May 28

Still time to register for our workshop next week!

UCL Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics @uclcpp.bsky.social · May 21

👀 You can now register for our annual workshop on 6 June! This year is going to be bigger and more exciting than ever – come for the usual stimulating chat on the pedagogy of politics and stay for the lunch and drinks! It's all free!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-tptn-e...

UCL-TPTN: Ethical and Epistemological Issues in the Teaching of Politics

Let's dive into the ethical and epistemological dilemmas faced when teaching politics at UCL-TPTN event!

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