Virtual Exchanges – The value of international student exchanges during Covid

Posted on 7th December 202121st February 2022 by ndl93

Emma Robinson, Dr Paula Waterhouse & Luisa Wakelin Dental Sciences Faculty of Medical Sciences What did you do? Created a four-week online virtual exchange between Newcastle University, Universitas Indonesia, and Fiji National University. The exchange was open to both BDS and ODHS students. Very limited information was sent to students regarding what the exchange would Read more about Virtual Exchanges – The value of international student exchanges during Covid[…]

‘Advancing the SDG’s Together’: a US/UK Student Symposium

Posted on 18th November 202117th January 2022 by Claire Burnham

Students worked together in this online event to share experiences and develop ideas to advance selected Sustainable Development Goals.

Working in partnership: tackling sustainability challenges with a student-led virtual event

Posted on 17th November 202117th December 2021 by Claire Burnham

Students from our University took part in a successful online event with students at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi (IITD) to share ideas around environmental sustainability.

Forensic Psychology Professional Mentorship Scheme

Posted on 12th November 202126th November 2021 by Claire Burnham

Mentors from external partners worked closely with current students to help develop professional, communication and interpersonal skills. Dr Carla Chivers shares how this worked in this latest case study.

Learning Through International Encounter: US/UK Virtual Anthropology Exchange

Posted on 5th November 202111th January 2022 by Claire Burnham

This virtual exchange proved to be a fantastic opportunity for students to meet with other students living in completely different places and learn more about their experiences and their lives.

Enhanced Personal Tutoring: Embedding Academic Mentorship

Posted on 20th October 2021 by Claire Burnham

An overhaul of the personal tutoring system resulted in the introduction of Academic Mentorship in the School of Medical Education. Find out how this impacted on student evaluation, portfolio usage metrics, and academic performance

Nearpod – the use of this interactive learning platform online and in the classroom

Posted on 6th October 202111th October 2021 by Claire Burnham

Nearpod is used in a series of lessons across INTO courses and allows a range of interactive activities to be incorporated into lessons. Find out more from Dr Paul Mackay and Dr Rachelle Maddison.

Laptop screen with the ARCCIS Storyboard page open

Virtual GPS: Online fieldwork using ArcGIS StoryMaps

Posted on 4th August 202123rd August 2021 by Gosia

Dr Louise Callard from Geography used ArcGIS StoryMaps to produce virtual fieldtrips: narrative, interactive map, photos (including 360o), videos, activities and questions.

Speech Cloud for independent learning of MA Translation and Interpreting students

Posted on 2nd August 20218th September 2021 by Claire Burnham

Dr Fred Wu developed Speech Cloud, a series a short video clips that allowed students to personalise their learning. He also made the most of Teams, Zoom and Canvas to successfully integrate learning materials.

Co-design Sprint: An approach to engage students in the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Posted on 9th July 202115th November 2021 by Claire Burnham

A successful example of collaborative working, this design sprint approach resulted in some excellent ideas and inspired some new approaches to engaging students.