Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at the University of Manchester
Scholarship is now included as a criterion in the Teaching and Scholarship promotions criteria at the University. At the University of Manchester Scholarship is defined as:
"Evidence based systematic practice that positively impacts student outcomes or experience and is disseminated for critical review and, where appropriate adoption by others. Scholarship can include the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), or discipline based educational or pedagogic research, as well as the development, application and synthesis of disciplinary knowledge to inform teaching (e.g. research-informed teaching)."
This resource aims to help anyone involved in Scholarship (at any career stage) to further understand what it is and how to do it and shares examples of the diverse range of Scholarship that colleagues from across the University are involved in. In the following videos, academic staff from across the University share more about their Scholarship journey so far.
How has your Scholarship and scholarly career evolved over time?
In this video, colleagues from across the University share their personal reflections on how their scholarship evolved throughout their careers so far.
What advice would you give to colleagues who are early in their Teaching and Scholarship career journey?
In this video, academic staff from across the University share their advice and encouragement for colleagues who are early in their Teaching and Scholarship career journey.
What does your Scholarship look like?
In this video, colleagues share insights into the wide range of Scholarship activity taking place across the University by sharing more about their own Scholarship.
What is Scholarship? A short read
An introduction as to what Scholarship means in the context of teaching and learning, and how it can benefit your practice.
Introducing Scholarship: The long read
A detailed introduction into what Scholarship is, how it takes shape and the ways it influences academic development.
Scholarship Methods
Discover the various methods you can use to engage in scholarship that can develop and enhance your academic practice
Evaluating your Scholarship
Although evaluation feels like the last thing you might do for scholarship, it's important to plan your evaluation from the start. This helpful toolkit shows you how.
Scholarship and Ethics
Explore our resources and guidelines for ethical scholarship practices, including comprehensive strategies on maintaining integrity in research and publication.
Pure Profiles for T&S: Promoting your Scholarship
Discover how to set up and make the most of your Pure profile, which provides the data for your dedicated public facing University webpage.
Sharing your Scholarship
A helpful guide on the ways you can disseminate your scholarship, such as relevant networks and groups both within and without the University of Manchester.
Further Support for your Scholarship
Explore our resources for advanced academic practices and comprehensive support for enhancing your scholarship.
Examples of SoTL projects
Find out more about Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects undertaken by staff across the University.
Scholarship Exemplars
Scholarship at the University of Manchester varies widely. In short videos, colleagues discuss their scholarship experiences, career development, and offer tips for aspiring scholars.
TaSN - Teaching and Scholarship Network
The teaching and scholarship network now has it's own page - go check it out, and sign up to the T+S Network to keep on top of updates and scholarship activities.
Scholarship in promotion
Discover the impact that engaging in scholarship can have in career progression, paricularly the role it plays within Promotion criteria.