sparqs is publishing two major reports into the successes and future challenges of student engagement, the executive summaries of which were introduced at our recent Parliamentary reception. Click here to read more…
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The University of Strathclyde Students’ Association has produced a report based on its Teaching Excellence Awards 2012. Rather than reproducing the award categories, it considers consistent themes of good quality teaching based on all 515 nominations. Click here to read more…
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This article outlines some of sparqs’ main work with our European partners over the past months. Click here to read more…
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sparqs first parliamentary reception being held on Tuesday 11th December 2012 will follow the launch of 3 important publications – A Student Engagement Framework for Scotland; a report celebrating the successes of student engagement in Scotland; and sparqs new strategic plan for 2013-18. Click here to read more…
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Staff and students working together to develop a Fairtrade project won Forth Valley College Fairtrade Status plus an award at the Scotland’s Colleges Annual Awards. Click here to read more…
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Event to be held in Stirling on Monday 18th June 2012 to continue the sharing and development of practice among student engagement practitioners. Click here to read more…
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UWS have carried out an evaluation of their Student-Staff Liaison Groups to discover if they are meeting the needs of the students and fulfilling their remit. The evaluation revealed how SSLGs are currently working and how they may be improved for the future. Click here to read more…
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At a SLEEC event in May 2012 students discussed the Learner Engagement questionnaire in colleges, and Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) in universities. Click here to read more…
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Plans are underway for the third and final European workshop for student quality experts in Bucharest, Romania from 4th-7th July 2012. Click here to read more…
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Highlighting the range of activities undertaken by sparqs, the report is now available to all. Click here to read more…
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A new network for staff with student engagement roles has been established by Scotland’s Colleges with support from sparqs and NUS Scotland. It will be launched at an event at Angus College on 19th March 2012. Click here to read more…
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This issue’s SPOTLIGHT ON focuses on Clydebank College, which has increased the quality and quantity of its student feedback by appointing a Learner Feedback Assistant, for which they received a Highly Commended award at the Scotland’s Colleges 2011 Annual Awards. Click here to read more…
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