Academic Development Programme (ADP)
The University and Faculty values the important contribution you make to research, teaching and learning and social responsibility and prioritises creating a supportive and inclusive environment that maximises your work and professional development and supports your career progression. The FBMH Academic Development Programme (ADP) is designed to provide training and development opportunities that bring people together across different career stages. It is delivered at Faculty level to contextualise learning with the biology, medicine and health discipline and to connect you with experts and leaders across the Faculty. Through the ADP the Faculty aims to foster a culture of engagement in reflective practice, continuous improvement, shared and peer supported learning and development.
The Programme is open to all, and you can attend as many workshop as you may like (choosing from 12 asynchronous or over 40 synchronous workshops). The ADP encompasses and replaces the former New Academic and Fellows Programme (NAP). Therefore, if workshops reach capacity, priority will be given to new academics who need to complete 18 credits and a 2-part portfolio (achieving Fellow of Advance HE or higher) as part of their probationary requirement.
For more detailed information, please see the FBMH ADP Sharepoint Site.
Programme Information
Registering
To register for a place on the ADP, please complete the online form in the “Getting Started” section on the FBMH ADP Sharepoint Site
Schedule and attendance
The ADP is open to all (academic, researchers and PS staff) and you can engage with as many workshops as you would like. Established colleagues are encouraged to refresh existing practice and explore new ways of working by engaging with the research, teaching, social responsibility, and career management aspects of the FBMH Academic Development Programme (ADP) as and when your role and remit requires.
Upcoming delivery dates and timetables can be found on the Timetables page of the FBMH ADP Sharepoint Site.
NB: For academic staff on probation (up to and including reader), attendance is compulsory to complete 18 credit courses.
Portfolio Submissions
If you are a new academic, you are required to complete 18 sessions and a two-part assessment portfolio. The first section submitted to the University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme and the second section submitted to the FBMH Academic Development. Please see the SharePoint site for more details.
Viva Engage Group
Participants are encouraged to join the programme Viva Engage group which is an important channel that enables you to receive peer support from and communicate with other colleagues registered on the ADP and the ADP team.
Exemption
ADP is a probationary requirement for most new academics up to and including Reader (on 4-year academic probation) and is optional for other colleagues within the Faculty. The programme is designed to recognise prior learning and participants on the programme may be eligible to apply for a full or partial exemption. If you wish to request exemption, please find out more on our Sharepoint site
Further development opportunities
Postgraduate Certificate Medical and Health Education
The PGCert MHE programme supports health care professionals to enhance their teaching and learning. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with other healthcare educators worldwide. It is a flexible postgraduate certificate delivered exclusively online to enhance practice and broaden professional expertise while you work.
For more information visit the PGCert MHE course information website.
University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme
University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme supports you in documenting and evidencing your teaching excellence and is an opportunity for you to receive a formal, national qualification for your teaching. The programme is accredited by AdvanceHE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) and can award Associate, Fellowship, Senior and Principal HEA Fellowships.
The Faculty has over 400 Fellows with around 80 new awards per year. Further details about the programme are available on the here.
Supervisor Development
The quality, success and sustainability of our Faculty PGR activity is heavily dependent on our academic/clinical supervisors and the research and training environment that they create. Therefore, the Supervisor Development Team have provided this training for staff who will be supervising PGR.
If you are interested in Researcher Development, please visit there webpage
Fellowship support for researchers
This provides comprehensive advice, support, and guidance for individuals considering or actively pursuing fellowship applications or individual awards.
Fellowships: biology, medicine, health | University of Manchester
Other Useful link: Biology, Medicine and Health Doctoral Academy | University of Manchester
Meet the team
Rachel Cowen
Rachel is Professor of Inclusive Researcher and Academic Development and University Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Gender and Sexual Orientation).
She leads the Faculty New Academics and Fellows Programmme and supports holistic and integrated academic development, reward and recognition across Research, Teaching and Learning and Social Responsibility.
She is a mentor, coach and champion for diverse and inclusive leadership development supporting the career advancement of colleagues across the University.
Rachel holds a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, is the University Aurora Women’s Leadership Champion, national Aurora Advisory Group Member, Athena Swan panel chair and reviewer for Advance HE National Teaching Fellowships and Collaborate Awards for Teaching Excellence.
Dianne Burns
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Dianne is a senior lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Manchester.
She is Programme Director of the PG Cert in Medical and Health Education and co-ordinates the Teaching and Learning pathway within this programme. She also leads the Multi-Professional Leadership in Professional Practice Unit within the MSc Advanced Leadership in Professional Practice Programme.
She holds a Principal Fellowship with Advance HE and is currently the Faculty Academic Lead for the University of Manchester Advance HE Fellowship Scheme. She is a reviewer for Advance HE National Teaching Fellowships.
Dianne is the current Chair of the FBMH Student Professionalism and University Professionalism Partnership (UPP) and Fitness to Practise Committee and a panel member of the University Disciplinary and Appeals Committees.
Each of these roles has provided a perfect opportunity for her to draw upon her enthusiasm and passion for engaging with students, educator colleagues, and healthcare practitioners to enhance teaching and learning within the university and the wider community.
Nick Weise
Nick is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and winner of a Biochemical Society Teaching Excellence Award. He holds joint Senior Lectureships in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and Manchester Medical School. He currently serves as the Academic Lead for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in the Division of Medical Education and Teaching & Learning Enhancement Lead for the Chemistry discipline, as well as being a Departmental Head of Employability in the School of Natural Sciences. He sits on the Faculty of Science & Engineering’s Teaching Academy Committee and is an Academic Coordinator for three student peer support schemes. Nick's interests lie in the areas of technology-enhanced active learning and holistic, supportive instructional systems design. He leads the Personal and Professional Development Theme of the Academic Development Programme (ADP) as well as teaching on several modules.
Sharon Muskett
Lauretta is the FBMH Academic Development Coordinator and a member of the Faculty Teaching and Learning Team. She is responsible for the operational planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Faculty’s Academic Development Programme.
Lauretta works closely with the academic leads to ensure the programmes align with Faculty priorities and provide meaningful support to staff.
Adam Kilkenny
Adam is the Academic Development Assistant within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). He plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Faculty’s Academic Development Programme (ADP). Adam provides essential administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of workshops, contributing to a positive learning experience for participants.
Leadership, Management, Supervision and Mentoring
This development opportunity is offered by the University to equip you with the skills and confidence to step into leadership roles, manage teams and individuals effectively, and take on supervisory responsibilities. The University has also got a well-established mentoring scheme for all colleagues led by the Talent Development Team. It matches mentees and mentors at all grades, Academic or Professional Services, across the University to support staff development and share experience.
To learn more: