Timing

First Thursday of each month, 12:00-13:00

Every month the T&S Network welcomes speakers from across the University to share their Scholarship. These sessions are online and will involve the presentation of scholarship work at different stages; from work in progress to work that has transformed the sector. Join us to enjoy and learn from our colleagues’ brilliant contributions. 

Supercharging your scholarship

Wed 24 September 2025 (including lunch and in person)

After the success of last year’s workshop this year we are back to help you articulate your scholarship and focus your efforts this semester. It includes lunch and the chance to explain your scholarship to others in the network from across the university. You will also get the chance to realistically plan out your activities, maximising your impact for the time you have available. 

Monthly Scholarship Seminars - Jackie Carter

Thursday 2nd October, 12:00-13:00

Jackie Carter is a Professor at UoM, known for her trailblazing work in statistical literacy, experiential learning, and inclusive education. She is a passionate advocate for widening participation, disability inclusion, and alternative academic pathways. Jackie has received multiple awards, including a National Teaching Fellowship, the Everywoman in Technology Academic Award, and recognition as one of the UK’s Top 100 Disability Leaders. She is coming to talk to us about her co-authored book with Linda Baines called Practitioner, Professor, Researcher, Reformer. They share the stories of 30 women who have taken atypical routes into and through academia. These women—teachers, professionals, researchers, and reformers—challenge the idea of a “proper academic” and show how diverse experiences enrich higher education. Organised around four career themes—Getting In, Getting On, Getting Out, and Getting By—the book explores systemic barriers, personal strategies, and the power of torchbearers and positive disruptors. It’s a call to rethink academic norms and embrace inclusive, real-world impact. The webinar on Thursday will certainly give some food for thought and there will be plenty of time for your questions!

Monthly Scholarship Seminars - Jenn Hallam

Thursday 16th October, 12:00-13:00

Every month the T&S Network welcomes speakers from across the University to share their Scholarship. These sessions are online and will involve the presentation of scholarship work at different stages; from work in progress to work that has transformed the sector. Join us to enjoy and learn from our colleagues’ brilliant contributions. 

Designing scholarship for impact using human centred design with Sarah Dyer

9th December 11:00-13:30 Face to Face

In February 2025 Duncan Iverson challenged the TaSN to think about how scholarship can create more impact across the University of Manchester. Our challenge for this workshop to explore how scholarship can both create value for the institution and be seen to create that value through persona and empathy mapping. By actively engaging in creating fictional personas and mapping out thoughts, feelings and sayings you can learn to share your experience of scholarship effectively and highlight the impact of your scholarship for reward and recognition, ensuring your voice directly influences positive change within the University.

Also it’s a BYGOF workshop! We will be using human centred design approaches in the workshop. We will also provide guidance on how you might use similar approaches in your education practice, either with students or working with colleagues.

Meet the Professors

March, date and time tbc

Finding your way on an education focused track can feel like finding a path through a marsh. Come along to find out about how each of these professors articulated their scholarship and get the chance to ask questions to find out how they made their way to professorship.

Slow Scholarship 

Wednesday 20th May 2026, All day (In Person)

Following on from the success of this session last academic year get booked on to slow scholarship for 2026! Reclaim your focus and deepen your scholarship with a dedicated day of slow academic research. Step away from the demands of teaching and administration to immerse yourself in your intellectual pursuits.