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Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) @EducByDesign

Academic development for students and staff at Durham University. Fostering education by design. #D_CAD #EducByDesign

Joined July 2018
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DCAD are delighted to announce a new peer reviewed journal Enhancing Teaching and Learning in HE. To read volume 1 or submit a paper for vol 2 visit enhancingtandlinhe.org/index… #SOTL

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EAP people: We’re hiring @durham_uni and it’s an EAP role that includes leadership of all our Pre-sessional provision (for the first three years) at Associate Prof (Education) Level - Great Opportunity for Education focussed colleagues in EAP see durham.taleo.net/careersecti…
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Malcolm Murray@malcolmmurray
21 Nov 2023
Delighted to share #DCAD’s new Student guide to generative AI which we hope will help students (and staff) develop an informed critical approach to #AI tools such as #ChatGPT, #Claude and #Bard. dcad.awh.durham.ac.uk/genera… @EducByDesign
A human head in silhouette. Inside it is filled with computer parts. Iamge generated by AI (DALL-E)

ALT A human head in silhouette. Inside it is filled with computer parts. Iamge generated by AI (DALL-E)
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Sam Nolan@samjnolan
28 Sep 2023
Off to @AdvanceHE NTF and CATE Dinner to celebrate the success of my brilliant @durham_uni @EducByDesign colleague Rachelle o’Brien @rachelleeobrien in gaining a thoroughly deserved National Teaching Fellowship durham.ac.uk/news-events/lat…

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Exciting Opportunity @durham_uni ! We're hiring a Head of Online Learning Development. Lead the future of online education, join a great team and collaborate with top-tier departments, and enjoy unparalleled benefits. 1/2
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Apply by Oct 9! For more info visit durham.taleo.net/careersecti… 🎓💻🌟 #HigherEd #EdTech #JobOpening 2/2
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Exciting News from #DCAD! Introducing a new route to Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) via dialogue or written application. A milestone in recognizing strategic leadership in #HigherEd. Congrats to @CreativeChemis5 on being the first to achieve PFHEA through this route! 🎓 1/2
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If you're a strategic leader of teaching and learning @durham_uni and want more information see dcad.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2… 2/2

First Success on New Route to PFHEA - Durham Centre for Academic Development

The Principal Fellowship of Advance HE (PFHEA) is one of the most prestigious honours conferred upon professionals in the higher education sector. Specifically designed to recognise and celebrate...

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Exciting Opportunity @durham_uni We're hiring 2 Assistant Professors in Student Success. Join us in shaping academic language & literacy for our diverse student body. Experience in higher ed and passion for innovative teaching methods? We'd love to hear from you! 🎓📚 1/2
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🔗 Learn more and apply: durham.taleo.net/careersecti… #HigherEdJobs #AcademicJobs #DurhamUniversity #EAP #TeachingOpportunity 2/2
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Delighted to welcome @ElliottSpaeth from @advance_he to @durham_uni this morning for his keynote at our annual Learning and Teaching conference, with over 30 presentations and a panel discussion, this year's conference theme is "Building Inclusive Futures"
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Thrilled to announce Dr. Elliott Spaeth @ElliottSpaeth as DCAD's inaugural Visiting Fellow! 🎉 An expert on inclusive education, he is renowned for his work on neurodiversity, student wellbeing & trans-inclusive rights and will keynote at @durham_uni T and L conf next week 1/2
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Learn more about Elliott and his work here disabilitypower100.com/proje… 2/2
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Sam Nolan@samjnolan
7 Aug 2023
Excited to announce that I have been appointed as the new Director of the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) @EducByDesign @durham_uni from September 2023. Looking forward to working with brilliant DCAD colleagues to support students and staff across the Uni.
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Durham University@durham_uni
3 Aug 2023
Big congratulations to @rachelleeobrien, Senior Learning Designer in the Durham Centre for Academic Development, on the announcement of her prestigious National Teaching Fellowship today! Read more 👉 fal.cn/3Aqk0 #DUinspire l @AdvanceHE
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Malcolm Murray@malcolmmurray
25 May 2023
Heading north today with #DCAD chums @nicwhitton @DrMattyWood and @paulfinleyDH1 to visit the National Robotarium @NRobotarium - should be a fun day! @EducByDesign
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Delighted to share a new episode in our Leadership in Learning and Teaching series. In this episode Professor Megan Bruce @meganlbruce discusses her career and scholarship and route to Chair on the Education Track at @durham_uni shorturl.at/AEMX6
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Pro North East@pro_northeast
3 May 2023
We are proud to announce the first Pro:NE Conference. "Working together to remove barriers to postgraduate research." A day of exciting guest speakers, workshops and more. 🗓️13th June 2023 ⏰10am-8pm 📍Teesside University Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/avRsJ5VCt…
Pro:NE Conference 2023. Listen to expert speakers, learn about exciting new initiatives and network with other academics. Working together to remove barriers to postgraduate research. The Curve, Teesside University, Tuesday 13th June 10am to 8pm.

ALT Pro:NE Conference 2023. Listen to expert speakers, learn about exciting new initiatives and network with other academics. Working together to remove barriers to postgraduate research. The Curve, Teesside University, Tuesday 13th June 10am to 8pm.

Get in touch! More details will be released in the coming weeks. For parking details, accessibility requirements, or any questions, feel free to DM us! This conference is the first of many events and sessions we have planned, watch this space to hear about more opportunities.

ALT Get in touch! More details will be released in the coming weeks. For parking details, accessibility requirements, or any questions, feel free to DM us! This conference is the first of many events and sessions we have planned, watch this space to hear about more opportunities.

Featuring... Keynote speaker Dr Donna Chambers, Generation Delta. Training on how to enhance research potential in BAME PGR students. Food and drink will be provided throughout the day. We will be holding a drinks reception from 6pm as well!

ALT Featuring... Keynote speaker Dr Donna Chambers, Generation Delta. Training on how to enhance research potential in BAME PGR students. Food and drink will be provided throughout the day. We will be holding a drinks reception from 6pm as well!

What is Pro:NE? Pro:NE is a network created by five leading universities in the North East of England to widen access and participation for racially minoritised ethnic students and staff in postgraduate research. This conference is an opportunity for people to exchange ideas, connect with like minded scholars, and unleash academic potential!

ALT What is Pro:NE? Pro:NE is a network created by five leading universities in the North East of England to widen access and participation for racially minoritised ethnic students and staff in postgraduate research. This conference is an opportunity for people to exchange ideas, connect with like minded scholars, and unleash academic potential!

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Durham RDM@DurhamRdm
20 Apr 2023
Please register now for DCAD-RD: Writing a good Data Management Plan to be held on 17-May-2023, 12.30 - 14.30 in Elvet Riverside ER151. @EducByDesign @DROdurham @RMCentreDurham @DtpNine. Register using Oracle Learning.
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Rachelle Emily Rawlinson (O’Brien) (she/her)@rachelleeobrien
31 Mar 2023
Fancy working on the #durhamuniversity Transition to HE course 23/24 over the next few months? We're looking for Student Developers to join the project team and help with things like content development, creative design and VLE development. durham.taleo.net/careersecti… Please share 😊
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