professional development

Here Fiona Lynch tell us about her experience of applying for SFHEA as a member of PS staff and the benefits it has had for her career development.

Anest Valentine had been interested in pursuing Advance HE fellowship ever since joining the higher education sector. However, it was only at The University of Manchester that she discovered an accreditation scheme with a clear fellowship route for PS colleagues.

Whether you already hold Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), or are working on your Advance HE fellowship for the first time, preparing an application for Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) can seem daunting.

Sarah Hewitt is a Learning Technologist in the Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as the Faculty’s GTA Lead. Upon becoming an alumni of the Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP), Sarah took up the opportunity to become a LEAP assessor.

Colleagues across our Faculty regularly demonstrate innovative and inclusive teaching practice, going the extra mile to ensure our students’ learning experience is the very best it can be. Whether you know a colleague who does great work or want to celebrate your own teaching practice, the University has several awards dedicated to recognising excellence in teaching and learning.

Here you can explore a range of programmes aimed at developing your teaching and learning practice.

Across the Faculty and University, you can access a wide range of support for your teaching and learning practice. Within your department you can also contact your Director of Teaching and Learning or your Teaching and Learning Enhancement Lead

Advance HE fellowships are formal, national qualifications recognising your teaching and learning practice. The award is highly regarded across the UK higher education sector and is increasingly being recognised by international institutions. In order to achieve an Advance HE fellowship, you will need to demonstrate your alignment to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF).

Resources to support publishing your own research into your teaching or finding out more about pedagogical research in your discipline.