Ignite

Ignite was our festival for ARU staff, designed to welcome you back to the new academic year.

It gave an opportunity to refresh key skills in teaching, assessing and student support, and be inspired by fresh ways to enhance your teaching and improve our students’ learning experience – no matter what your level of expertise.

Ignite took place online from 8-19 September 2025.
Find the details on The Heron (login required)

Monday 8 September

10.15am-11am Education Strategy update with DVC Kamil Omoteso (online)

12-1pm Good teaching practice and active learning (online) 

3-4pm What AI tools can you and your students use (online) 

Tuesday 9 September 

10-11am Registry and ALT: Update on marking, assessment and AI (online)

3-4pm Classroom management and making groups work (face to face Cambridge LAB 006)

Wednesday 10 September 

9-10am Recording teaching (online)

11am-12pm Canvas basics/ health check what to do in Canvas, prep for teaching right now (online) 

3-2pm Fostering belonging (online)

Thursday 11 September 

10-11am AI and assessment (online)

12-1pm Running a module for the first time (online)

3-4pm Academic Development and Recognition (online) 

Friday 12 September

12-1pm  Registry and ALT: Update on marking, assessment and AI (online)

3-4pm Enlivening your module content with quizzes and Padlet (online)

Monday 15 September

10-11am IT skills hub (online)

12-1pm Timelines and processes for module minor and major changes (online) 

2-4pm NSS actions workshop (online) 

Tuesday 16 September 

10-11am Embedding employability in practice (online)

12-1pm Scholarship – researching and evidencing your practice using action research (face to face) 

3-4pm Accessibility and inclusion, inclusive practice and diversification (online) 

Wednesday 17 September 

10-11am Formative feedback (online)

1.30pm-5pm Pedagogic Research retreat (face to face) 

3-4pm Classroom management and making groups work (face to face Chelmsford MAR 101) 

Thursday 18 September

10-11am Teaching Reviews – reflective practice (online)

12-1pm Teaching international students (online)

Friday 19 September

10-11am Module Leadership and Course Directorship (online)

12-1pm Embedding media in your session (Yuja and Adobe Express) (online)

3-4pm Registry and ALT: Update on marking, assessment and AI (online)