Staff and Educational Development Association

Navigating the Unknown: Educational Development in a VUCA world Iain Cross (Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) We are living in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world&nbsp…

Navigating the Unknown: Educational Development in a VUCA world.
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SEDA’s Spring Conference 'Collaborative futures – sustainable, equitable and compassionate educational change' is on 21 & 22 May 2026.

The programme, keynote, abstracts & registration details are now available on our website: www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

Under the Veil of Co-creation: How ‘Student Voice’ Became Higher Education’s Empty New Brand Dr Fawad Khaleel Head of Global Online Learning The Business School  Edinburgh Napier University  f.khaleel@napier.ac.uk  Dr Patrick Harte Head of Postgraduate Studies The Business School  Edinbur…

Co-creation should not be a mere instrument to amplify ‘student voices’, but a radical approach to transform HE by empowering students.
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The power of silence in the classroom: Embracing quiet in the age of student engagement Dr Nicola Chanamuto, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln Dr Michael Shaw, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln  Silence, in the modern higher education sett…

In the age of student engagement, hearing learners’ voices is the aim for many educators. Rather than fearing silence, we consider how quiet reflection can be a useful tool in learning journeys and foster inclusivity in higher education teaching.
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REMINDER: Applications are still open for our 2026 Research & Evaluation Small Grants.
DEADLINE: 12 noon this Monday 23 February.
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If you are a SEDA individual member, or working in an institution that holds institutional SEDA membership then you are eligible to apply.

What Neurodiverse Leadership Can Teach Us About Staff Development Imran Mir – Campus Head and Programme Lead When leadership in higher education is discussed, the general focus often falls on outcomes such as retention, student sati…

What can neurodiverse leadership teach us about staff development? In his new blog, Imran Mir SFHEA, FSET, CMgr, FRSA, shares lessons on clarity, flexibility and role modelling in HE leadership
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Dissertation Mapping in Public Health: A Partnership Approach Using Ketso Natalie Quinn-WalkerBirmingham City University The Ketso tool kit is a pedagogical tool mapping strategy using a hands-on approach, useful in group discussions and strategy…

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Clinical Practice by Using Simulation-Based Learning Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University Why does simulation-based learning (SBL) matter? As simulation lead for first year pharmacy, I have incorporated simulation-based learning (SBL) into the curriculum…

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REMINDER:
SEDA’s Spring Conference 'Collaborative futures – sustainable, equitable and compassionate educational change’ is on 21 & 22 May 2026.
The deadline for proposals is MONDAY 26 JANUARY.
See www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/... for more details, including ticket & booking information.

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‘You just need to [….] know what the right from wrong is and how to use it and what not to do.’ Working in partnership with students to co-design GenAI educational resources. Dr Mary-Claire Kennedy, Academic Integrity Lead, University of Limerick  Tarun Bezawada, Master’s student in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, University of Limerick  Recently&nbs…

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The latest issue of @seda-ed-dev.bsky.social Educational Developments magazine, issue 26.4 is out now and free to read. Please share with your networks. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-publish...

Beyond the ‘seen’ criteria of competitive awards Virna Rossi PFHEA, NTF Associate Professor PGCert Course Leader Ravensbourne University London  Imagine a panel of judges listening to technically accomplished musicians, each auditioning behind a …

Blogpost by @VirnaRossi ‘Beyond the ‘seen’ criteria of competitive awards’. A reflection on competitive recognition, hidden expectations, and keeping your sense of worth. #NTF #academia #promotion
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Bridging the Education and Employment Gap for Disabled Students: A Proactive Approach Lekha Kandasamy, Student Collaboration Consultant, University of Greenwich  As a recent master’s graduate who navigated university with a long-term health condition, I know firsthand that the…

Stop waiting for disabled students to ask for help, and start being proactive: a call for action in higher education from a recent graduate
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From Consultation to Co-Creation: Integrating Equity into Higher Education Daniel Sanusi, Vice President Equality & Belonging (2023–24), Ulster University Students’ Union  From Consultation to Co-Creation: Embedding Equity in Higher Education  When I stepped into…

Consultation isn’t enough; co-creation must be the standard. In this blog, Daniel Sanusi shares how embedding student-staff partnerships is transforming equity, diversity & inclusion.

#SEDA #StudentVoice #HigherEd

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What do Student Interns want from Partnership? Adapting practice in working with Students as Partners on Assessment Co-design Dr Suzanne AlbaryDr Amy Wallington Senior Teaching Fellows, Assessment Consultancy, Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP), University of Southampton In 2023, the University of Southampton lau…

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Should I worry about the Psychological Safety of my classroom? Paven Basuita, Sussex Law School, University of Sussex Should I worry about the Psychological Safety of my classroom?  I recently read Amy Edmonson’s book The Fearless Organisation in which sh…

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Stop fixing skills gaps and start building your values foundation Professor Karen Heard-Lauréote – KHL Consulting LtdDr Clare Kell – Clare Kell Consulting Are you tired of CPD that feels like sticking plasters on a broken system? It’s time to fl…

Read our latest Blog post 'Stop fixing skills gaps and start building your values foundation' from Prof Karen Heard Laureote and Dr Clare Kell. thesedablog.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/s...

Connected CPD: Building Futures Dr Sue Bolt (PFHEA, NTF, CATE) suebolt@liverpool.ac.ukHead of Academic Development, The Academy, University of Liverpool  Introduction As Head of Academic Development, in The Academy at the Univers…

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Walking the Talk: Making space for reflective practice in education development Heather Pennington (Cardiff University) Alyson Lewis (Cardiff University)  As education developers, we champion reflection, collaboration, and growth—but how often do we turn that lens on ourselves…

Our blog post, ‘Walking the Talk: Making Space for Reflective Practice in Education Development’, offers a gentle provocation for those leading CPD: Are we truly modelling the reflective practices we ask of others?
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Echoes of Learning: How Pedagogical Enhancements Shape Squiggly Career Realities Dr Jenna-Marie Lundy, Learning and Teaching Strategy Unit, University of Glasgow Coined in 2020 by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, “squiggly careers” describe non-linear, multi-skilled care…

Pedagogy Meets Industry: Can Universities Future-Proof the UK's economy via Squiggly Careers?
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NEXT WEEK: SEDA Autumn Event Series 2025 Webinar 1: An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI. 04/11 13:00 – 14:00, Online. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

SEDA Autumn Event Series 2025 Webinar 1: An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI. 04/11 13:00 – 14:00, Online. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

From default to diverse – looking beyond the ‘70kg male’ in practical ultrasound classes Patricia Hegarty1, Christopher Johnson1, Linda NíChianáin2, Seán Roe1, Mairead Corrigan2 1: Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education, Queens University Belfast 2: Centre for Medical Education, Quee…

Gender disparity using #Ultrasound in Medical Education. Why the default #70kg male? Females less likely to get involved.
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#WomeninSTEM #Genderinequality #MedEd

We Are Not Ready for the Future – A Graduate’s View on the Gap Between Education and Employment Lekha Kandasamy, University of Greenwich Across disciplines, graduates are stepping into fast- evolving industries requiring academical, technical competencies and practices that curriculum may not…

Graduates are increasingly facing a demarcation between academic learning and real-world skills. I have experienced it—NHS Simulation interviews focus on technologies I was not trained in.
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Between Promise and Peril: What Psychology Lecturers Really Think About Generative AI Patrick A. O’Connor (Queen’s University Belfast) Elida Cena (Queen’s University Belfast) Aideen McParland (Queen’s University Belfast) Blinne Dalton (Queen’s University Belfast) Megan Mundy (Queen’…

This week's SEDA blog post: Between Promise and Peril: What Psychology Lecturers Really Think About Generative AI
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The latest @seda-ed-dev.bsky.social Educational Developments Magazine Issue 26.3 September 2025 is out now and free to read. Please share with your networks.
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Closing the Feedback Loop: Why Real Partnership and Understanding Student Motivation Matter Quam Sulaiman, University of Greenwich Working on curriculum enhancement at the University of Greenwich has given me a unique vantage point: I’ve seen the immense dedication staff bring to creating…

New SEDA blog post: How can you move from transactional feedback to create embedded and transformational feedback loops in your curriculum? Quam Sulaiman gives insights from a student representative and curriculum enhancement perspective. thesedablog.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/c...

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