CIHE Annual Conference 2024: Moving into Pedagogic Research

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The Centre for Innovation in Higher Education (CIHE) held its national pedagogic research conference, on the theme of Moving into Pedagogic Research, which took place on ARU’s Cambridge campus on Thursday 11 July 2024. It was attended by 100 delegates from ARU and other UK and overseas HEIs. There were 26 presentations, including eight external, six workshops and five posters.  We were delighted that delegates from ARU and other UK and international institutions joined us, underscoring the significance of this event within the pedagogic research community.

One of the highlights of the event was the keynote address on "Pedagogic Research: A Catalyst for Educational Change" by Dr Becky Turner from the University of Plymouth. Becky’s valuable insights provided a thought-provoking and inspiring start to the conference. We were also pleased to welcome both national and international speakers to the conference. One of our international presenters, Vienne Lin from the Chinese University in Hong Kong, recorded her presentation and joined us via video conference from Hong Kong for the Q&A session. 

Feedback has been positive, one delegate wrote: 'I really enjoyed attending the inaugural CIHE conference. The Conference provided me with an excellent opportunity to learn about innovative pedagogic research and practice both within ARU and beyond. The thought-provoking sessions helped me consider my own work and pedagogic research. Through networking activities at the Conference, I have developed future collaborative opportunities for my pedagogic research.' 

This conference plays a pivotal part in the rapid expansion of pedagogic research in higher education and CIHE was honoured to facilitate it. Following its success, it has been agreed to run the Conference annually.

Keynote

Our keynote was Dr Becky Turner, an Associate Professor in Educational Development based at the University of Plymouth, and a Principal Fellow of the HEA. She discussed Pedagogic research: a catalyst for educational change at the conference.

At Plymouth Becky provides teaching development for staff working across the University, from PhD students taking their first steps into teaching to established lecturers seeking recognition for their contributions to learning, teaching and student support.

She is an active researcher, undertaking work at Plymouth on agendas such as curriculum enhancement, inclusive practice and student voice. Her research is designed to provide an evidence base to inform pedagogic change and innovation. Through this, Becky uses pedagogic research to provide a platform for groups who may be overlooked or underrepresented within the wider University community. Beyond Plymouth, Becky has undertaken several nationally funded projects focused on student unions, learning gain and impact evaluation.  

Take a look at the recordings below:

Outline programme

See the outline programme below, or download the programme:

9:30 – 10:00 Coffee and Arrival

10:00 – 10:30 Welcome and PVC Address: Simon Pratt-Adams and Claire Pike (ARU)

10:30 – 11:30 Keynote: Pedagogic Research: A catalyst for educational change, Becky Turner (University of Plymouth)

11:30 – 11:45 Break

11:45 – 12:45 Parallel Session 1:

12:45 – 13:45 Lunch 

13:45 – 14:45 Parallel Session 2:

14:45 – 15:00 Break 

 

15:00 – 16:00 Parallel Session 3: