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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 29

There is still time to register to join the webinar this afternoon .....

Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

@brettbligh.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting a webinar re our mainly online, part-time PhD in TEL between 5pm-6pm on 29/7 via Zoom.

If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

@paulashwin.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting the final webinar re our fully online, part-time PhD in HEREE between 9am-10am on Tues 29th July via Zoom. If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Paul Ashwin @paulashwin.bsky.social · Jul 21

Delighted this open access article with Laura Cordes Felby is now out.

Teaching in Higher Education @teachinginhe.bsky.social · Jul 15

New publication alert! 🚨

Reimagining the first year experience in higher education through a focus on knowledge engagement

By Laura Cordes Felby and Paul Ashwin

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#HigherEducation #FirstYear

A screenshot of the first page of the article from the journal Teaching in Higher Education: Critical Perspectives titled: Reimagining the first year experience in higher education through a focus on knowledge engagement by Laura Cordes Felby and Paul Ashwin. The screenshot includes the abstract of the article (available via the link).

A screenshot of the cover of the journal Teaching in Higher Education: Critical Perspectives. The cover is red with a black band on the edge.

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

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PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning Applicant Webinar , Tuesday 29 July, 5:00pm - Lancaster University

Join us for our webinar if you are interested in applying for our online PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning starting January 26. You will have the opportunity to hear more about our Ph...

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

@brettbligh.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting a webinar re our mainly online, part-time PhD in TEL between 5pm-6pm on 29/7 via Zoom.

If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

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PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement Applicant Webinar , Tuesday 29 July, 9:00am - Lancaster University

Join us for our webinar if you are interested in applying for our fully online PhD in HE: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement Programme starting Oct 25. You will have the opportunity to hear more ab...

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jul 11

@paulashwin.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting the final webinar re our fully online, part-time PhD in HEREE between 9am-10am on Tues 29th July via Zoom. If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 25

There is still time to register to join @paulashwin.bsky.social this afternoon .......

Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

@paulashwin.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting the penultimate webinar re our fully online, part-time PhD in HEREE between 2pm-3pm on Weds 24th June via Zoom. If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Paul Ashwin @paulashwin.bsky.social · Jun 20

Excited to have received copies of the Chinese translation of ‘Transforming University Education: A Manifesto’

Photo of the Chinese translation of the book

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Jan McArthur @janmcarthur.bsky.social · Jun 20

Dr Kath Ward from @edreslancaster.bsky.social speaking about her feedback research at #aheconference2025

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Paul Ashwin @paulashwin.bsky.social · Jun 16

New @hepi-news.bsky.social blog on how higher education should respond to calls to be relevant: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/06/16/h...

How should higher education respond to calls to be relevant? - HEPI

Higher education’s true value lies not in skills or facts, but in transformative access to structured bodies of knowledge.

www.hepi.ac.uk

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

The recording of Liam Wrigley's #EdResSeminar entitled “NEET Youth: Education, Needs, Hopes and Aspirations” is now available to watch.

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Liam Wrigley: “NEET Youth: Education, Needs, Hopes and Aspirations”

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

The recording of Yuhan Wu's #EdResSeminar entitled “Do boys really need saving? A critical exploration of ‘Boy Crisis’ - learning from the Chinese case” is now available to watch.

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Yuhan Wu “Do boys really need saving? A critical exploration of ‘Boy Crisis’ - learning from ......

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

The recording of Mikateko Mathebula's #EdResSeminar entitled “Higher education (im)mobility in contexts of socio-spatial exclusion” is now available to watch.

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Mikateko Mathebula: "Higher education (im)mobility in contexts of socio-spatial exclusion”

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

Many congratulations to Leila Pinto-Campillo who successfully defended her thesis on 5/6. She completed a #PhDinHEREE and was supervised by @carolynjackson.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners Malcolm Tight and @rachelbrooks.bsky.social. @centreforhere.bsky.social

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

Many congratulations to Fiona French who successfully defended her thesis on 16/5. She completed a #PhDinHEREE and was supervised by @carolynjackson.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners @ddubdrahcir.bsky.social and @aoifeneary.bsky.social. @centreforhere.bsky.social

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 12

Many congratulations to Xiaxia Wang who successfully defended her thesis on 16/5. She completed a #PhDinTEL and was supervised by Julie-Ann Sime. Many thanks to the Examiners Don Passey and Mike Mimirinis. @ctellancaster.bsky.social www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

Many congratulations to Tobby Kan who successfully defended his thesis on 29/4. He completed a #PhDinTEL and was supervised by Julie-Ann Sime. Many thanks to the Examiners @katyjordan.bsky.social and Carlton Reeve. @ctellancaster.bsky.social www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

Many congratulations to Natalee Knoop who successfully defended her thesis on 16/4. She completed a #PhDinHEREE and was supervised by Julie-Ann Sime. Many thanks to the Examiners @brettbligh.bsky.social and @aiwal.bsky.social. @centreforhere.bsky.social www.lancaster.ac.uk/educational-...

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

Many congratulations to James Chircop who successfully defended his thesis on 29/4. He completed a #PhDinHEREE and was supervised by @janmcarthur.bsky.social. Many thanks to the Examiners @paulashwin.bsky.social and @profmattoleary.bsky.social‬. @centreforhere.bsky.social

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

Many congratulations to Nahla Nassar who successfully defended her thesis on 23/4. She completed a #PhDinTEL and was supervised by Melis Cin & Julie-Ann Sime. Many thanks to the Examiners Kathy Chandler & Matt Bower, and to Chair Malcolm Tight. @ctellancaster.bsky.social

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

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PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement Applicant Webinar , Wednesday 25 June, 2:00pm - Lancaster University

Join us for our webinar if you are interested in applying for our fully online PhD in HE: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement Programme starting Oct 25. You will have the opportunity to hear more ab...

www.lancaster.ac.uk

Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 10

@paulashwin.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting the penultimate webinar re our fully online, part-time PhD in HEREE between 2pm-3pm on Weds 24th June via Zoom. If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 9

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PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning Applicant Webinar , Monday 23 June, 9:00am - Lancaster University

Join us for our webinar if you are interested in applying for our online PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning starting January 26. You will have the opportunity to hear more about our Ph...

www.lancaster.ac.uk

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Educational Research@Lancaster Uni @edreslancaster.bsky.social · Jun 9

@brettbligh.bsky.social, the Programme Director, will be hosting a webinar re our mainly online, part-time PhD in TEL between 9am-10am on 23/6 via Zoom.

If you'd like to take this opportunity to find out more about our programme, please register to join, the link is below.

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