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First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design. Tirana, Albania, 19-21 April 2012
Posted on: 15 May 2012
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The First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design provided an opportunity for participants to share professional experience and academic research. Papers from the event are available in a 1415-page report of proceedings, arranged under the following themes: Architectural history and historic preservation; Green building technologies and materials; User-friendly public spaces; Architecture and urban design education; Construction management; Information technology in architecture and urban design.
Learning in the natural environment: Review of social and economic benefits and barriers
Posted on: 11 May 2012
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The Natural Environment White Paper The Natural Choice: securing the value of nature, published in 2011, sets out the need to strengthen the connection between people and nature, and gives an explicit call for every child in England to be given the opportunity to experience and learn about the natural environment. To help achieve this ambition, Government sets out several key reforms which include a commitment to removing challenges and increasing teachers and schools abilities to teach outdoors. To identify and develop solutions most likely to be effective in increasing supply and demand for learning in natural environments, Natural England established a formal partnership with the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom and set up the Natural Connections Management Group with representation from across a range of sectors. A report of their review has now been published.
The Future Fit Framework: An introductory guide to teaching and learning for sustainability in HE
Posted on: 11 May 2012
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This new Higher Education Academy publication, by Professor Stephen Sterling from the Centre for Sustainable Futures, Plymouth, provides readers with a practical introductory guide to learning and teaching for sustainability. While this resource is primarily for academics (including curriculum and educational developers and practitioners), policy makers, senior managers and support staff who want to know more about ESD will also find it helpful.
Education for sustainable development and holistic curriculum change: A review and guide
Posted on: 11 May 2012
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This Guide is aimed at educators and managers in HE institutions (HEIs) seeking to improve teaching and learning institution-wide in line with education for sustainable development (ESD). It is based on an international review and three UK case studies of work towards curriculum change in this area.
Virtual Training Suite
Posted on: 10 May 2012
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The Virtual Training Suite aims to help university students to develop Internet research skills to assist with their university coursework and assignments. Over 60 free Internet tutorials are on offer, each covering Internet research skills for a different subject, with a few extras covering skills that are relevant across disciplines. The tutorials were written by a team of UK university lecturers and librarians. Each tutorial is divided into four main sections, which enable you to:
TOUR – the best of the Web for your subject of study.
DISCOVER – how to find scholarly information online.
JUDGE – which Internet resources are appropriate for university work.
SUCCESS – learn by example, how to use the Internet for academic research.
Graduate Intake Survey 2012: Summary of results
Posted on: 23 April 2012
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The main objective of the survey was to gather top-line information about the number of graduates starting at firms in autumn 2012, in order to understand and support firms in their recruiting and training initiatives.
7 Steps to embedding sustainability in your teaching
Posted on: 19 April 2012
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Dr Jennie Winter, Professor Stephen Sterling, and Associate Professor Debby Cotton of the Teaching and Learning Directorate at Plymouth University have recently finished a short but comprehensive document which provides guidance for academics interested in embedding education for sustainable development (ESD) into their teaching.
The future of architectural education
Posted on: 30 March 2012
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Building Futures has launched an inaugural series of think pieces, in which five experts share their views on one of the key issues to emerge from the Building Futures’ report, How will architects be educated in 20 years time? Comment on both the theme in general and individual author’s response is welcomed.
A review of business-university collaboration
Posted on: 28 February 2012
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The former vice-chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire and HEFCE board member Professor Sir Tim Wilson was asked by the Government to undertake a review into how universities work with business to ensure graduate skills and employability meet the needs of business, and to maximise the university sector’s capabilities in business-led research and innovation. His report makes a series of recommendations for universities, business and the Government. [loaded 28 February 2012]
Pedagogic research and development
Posted on: 14 December 2011
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The latest issue of LINK magazine is now available for download. This final issue of LINK showcases and celebrates the pedagogic research and development projects which the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism network has funded since 2006.
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