Lead Institution: University of Bath
Collaborating with: University of Limerick, University College London, Coventry University, University of the West of England, Oxford Brookes University, Plymouth University, University of Exeter
Seven members of the 'Writing and Communicating in STEM Disciplines' special interest group contributed to, and two presented, at the National HE STEM Programme Conference at the University of Birmingham, 4th September 2012. These presentations on Embedding Writing Development in STEM Disciplines: from strategy to practice were well received by an appreciative audience.
The presentations and accompanying material are available below:
Presentation by Dr Trevor Day, University of Bath and Reading & Writing for Results, informed by Dr Barrie Cooper, University of Exeter, discussing strategies for promoting writing development on STEM undergraduate programmes within a graduate attributes framework. Includes practical examples for engaging with staff and students and summarises key take home messages.
Presentation: Embedding Writing Development in STEM Disciplines
Paper: Embedding Writing Development in STEM Disciplines
Presentation by Lawrence Cleary, University of Limerick, Ireland, informed by John Hilsdon, Plymouth University, Dr Lisa Ganobscik-Williams, Coventry University, Dr Mary Deane, Oxford Brookes University, and Dr Íde O’Sullivan, University of Limerick, on the theme of top down and bottom up strategies for embedding writing development, together with practical examples.
Presentation: Embedding Writing Development in STEM Disciplines (with links)
Dr Trevor Day
Project lead, University of Bath
Dr Íde O'Sullivan
University of Limerick
Dr Karen Bultitude
University College London
Dr Lisa Ganobcsik-Williams
Coventry University
Dr Margarida Sardo
University of the West of England
Dr Mary Deane
Oxford Brookes University
John Hilsdon
Plymouth University
Lawrence Cleary
University of Limerick
Rachel Canter
University of Exeter
Learning chemistry through placements: building on good practice and identifying new opportunities
Get STEM working: innovation with employer and student engagement
Progressing from labour market intelligence to HE level provision that is well supported by employers
Online Numeracy Resource & Nursing
Student-led Employability Audit Toolkit
Projects without borders: Understanding how employer-led UG projects differ across the STEM disciplines
The Hydrographic Academy: Meeting the needs of the workforce and industry through innovative, flexible, online distance learning
Strengthening, extending and embedding employer engagement
The challenges and opportunities of incorporating community-based learning into STEM subjects
Becoming a STEM Enthusiast - Outreach & CPD Video Resources
A study of the key drivers in workforce engagement with HE level provision in the Aerospace sector
Visual Impairment & STEM
Developing a new CRM system for managing relationships with SMEs
Peer Assisted Learning & STEM
Transition & Induction Experiences of WP Students
Adult returner journeys through HE to STEM careers
Enhancing STEM Academics' Public Engagement Skills
Enhancing Workplace Statistical Literacy
Developing Writing in STEM Disciplines
Extending the Use of Spectroscopy in a Suitcase
Employability Skills of STEM Student Ambassadors
Promoting employer engagement opportunities to employers
A partnership for engineering CPD, learning, training and knowledge exchange
Employer engagement continuum model
Effective Evaluation of Placement Learning Opportunities
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