The Leading Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the Curriculum is a programme of study designed to bring together staff in an environment which encourages reflection on their past and current teaching and assessment practices, to enhance their skills as educators in an ESD-informed manner. By the end of the programme, participants should be able to recognise and embed the hallmarks of ESD in their educational practice and how it can enhance the student experience.

The programme is open to Module Co-ordinators or Programme Directors, or members of staff who have significant influence over the curriculum development and design of credit-bearing courses. Embedded in the material and signposted, we will be learning design principles and Sustainable Development Goals and the programme aligns with the Queen’s 2030 Strategy. 

This programme will run from September to December, offering six in-person workshops, held on a fortnightly basis. As part of the assessment process, participants must complete reflective activities, a module critique and redesign.

The Developing Leadership in Educational Practice is a programme of study designed to bring together staff who work within the same environment to share good practice and discuss issues to enhance their personal development and wider professional practice. It is intended that you will transfer new-found knowledge to adapt or change the way you work to improve the student experience. This award recognises the importance of Academic and Professional Services Leaders who have a pivotal role at QUB. You may join this programme whether you are from a professional service or academic role. Those in leadership roles in the Students’ Union would also be eligible for this programme.

A blended learning course for new, aspiring and experienced Programme Leaders.

Programme aims: 

• To support you in your professional development as an educational leader;
• To support and recognise your individual progress, practice & professional achievement;
• To enhance curriculum development and, hence, the student learning experience;
• To promote the development of professionals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively lead, nurture and guide educational change and development in the sector.

The award in Mentoring is a SEDA recognised award open to members of staff engaged in mentoring for Queen’s Merit Award (QMA) Advance HE Fellowship scheme (D1, D2 and D3). Applicants must be Fellows or Senior Fellows of the HEA. The programme introduces mentoring theory and models as well as training and support for participants in developing their online mentoring skills. It is a CPD opportunity for staff, providing professional learning over a structured programme in mentoring for teaching and learning enhancement activity.

The Supporting Learning in a Digital Age (SLDA) programme will run over 12 weeks and delivery will be supported online through Canvas. Participants will engage in face-to-face workshops and will complete a range of online self-paced activities that build on each other and provide evidence for the final assessment. Participants will engage in on-going discussion forums that will help build a learning community.

A blended learning course for new, aspiring and experienced University Coordinators.

When approval to proceed has been granted for a collaborative arrangement, the relevant School is requested to nominate a University Coordinator to provide a point of contact on the development, monitoring and enhancement of the collaborative arrangement at programme level.

The University Coordinator role is one of the key elements in maintaining standards and ensuring ongoing dialogue with the collaborative organisation.