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Aspiring Academics Workshop

Aspiring Academics Workshop. Wednesday 27 October 2010 University of Edinburgh. Welcome and introduction. Introductions Housekeeping matters A few words about the Subject Centre Programme for the day. Introduction to the Subject Centre.

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Aspiring Academics Workshop

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  1. Aspiring Academics Workshop Wednesday 27 October 2010 University of Edinburgh

  2. Welcome and introduction • Introductions • Housekeeping matters • A few words about the Subject Centre • Programme for the day

  3. Introduction to the Subject Centre • The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies • Supporting teachers and learners in Philosophical and Religious Studies in higher education across the UK • We work with and for academics and students, to provide subject specific support for the learning and teaching of: • Philosophy • Religious Studies • Theology • Biblical Studies • History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine

  4. Subject Centre for PRS: who we are • The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies (PRS) is part of a UK network of 24 Subject Centres • The Subject Centre (SC) network is part of the Higher Education Academy: • http://www.heacademy.ac.uk • Subject Centre staff are PRS academics with a range of research and teaching expertise

  5. Subject Centre for PRS: what we do • Facilitate the sharing of expertise • Events • Publications • Our website: http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk • Support new developments and initiatives • Grants for pedagogic research and development projects • Doctoral ‘training’ and professional development • Enhancing learning through technology (e.g.) • Provide a ‘voice’ for PRS disciplines in policy developments affecting UK higher education

  6. Subject Centre events • Biannual one-day workshop for ‘aspiring academics’ • Other topical events and conferences • Courting Controversy? Teaching Theology and Religious Studies in the 21st Century (8-9 July, Leeds) • Philosophy and Public Policy: Making an Impact (seminar series 2010/11, King’s College London) • Discipline-specific colloquia • Perspectives on Islamic Studies in Higher Education (25-26 May, Birmingham) • Departmental workshops, contributions to other events

  7. Subject Centre publications • Journal • Discourse: Learning and Teaching in Philosophical and Religious Studies • Learning and teaching guides • Where Next? Unlocking the Potential of your [Theology and Religious Studies / Philosophy] Degree (2nd edition, 2009) • Approaches to Ethics in Higher Education: Teaching Ethics Across the Curriculum (2004) • Faith Guides for Higher Education (series) • Doing Philosophy: A Practical Guide for Students (2008)

  8. Funding opportunities • Subject Centre grants for pedagogic research and development projects • 140 projects funded since 2000 • Ring-fenced funding for projects supporting postgraduates. Resulting in: • Regional ‘Aspiring Academics’ networks • Subject-specific resources for doctoral students

  9. Other projects and initiatives • Enhancing learning through technology • Education for sustainable development • Employability, entrepreneurship and ‘employer engagement’ • HumBox: ‘An inspiring collection of free humanities teaching resources’ • www.humbox. ac.uk

  10. http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk Aspiring Academics programme aims • To provide practical, subject-specific support for sharpening skills in researching, writing, presenting & publishing • To offer regional networking opportunities • To relieve the sense of isolation • To identify & develop transferable skills

  11. ‘Aspiring Academics’: programme • Panel: Views of the 21st century academic landscape • Larry Hurtado (Divinity), University of Edinburgh • Peter Clark (Philosophy), University of St Andrews • Workshop: curriculum design • Sara Parvis (Divinity), University of Edinburgh • Lisa Jones (Philosophy), University of St Andrews • Plenary: Q & A session

  12. Other sources of help and support • Centre for Excellence in Preparing for Academic Practice (University of Oxford) • Research and practical tools supporting early career academics • Vitae (funded by Research Councils UK) • Includes a series of regional ‘hubs’ • Note: Each HE institution also offers its own RCUK-funded support • Intute: Humanities (funded by AHRC and JISC) • Gateway for internet resources relevant to HE research and education • Centre for Career Management Skills (University of Reading) • Includes ‘Beyond the PhD’ for arts and humanities researchers

  13. Thank you for taking part! • Any further questions or suggestions? Contact us: • Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies • Rebecca O’Loughlin (Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies) •  rebecca@prs.heacademy.ac.uk • Richard Gunn (History and Philosophy of Science) •  richard@prs.heacademy.ac.uk •  0113 343 1166 (Rebecca); 0113 343 6745 (Richard) • http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk

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