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UoM Teaching and Scholarship Network
The University of Manchester Teaching and Scholarship Network provides a space and a voice for the scholarship of teaching and learning, supporting the delivery of transformational teaching to enhance the student experience.
If you are interested in joining click here to join our Teams space, where events and workshops will be posted and join in the discussion
What to expect
Around a quarter of UoM academics are on Teaching and Scholarship contracts and the Teaching and Scholarship Network fosters a supportive community for these colleagues. We also warmly welcome all colleagues from across the University, both academic and professional services, who are interested in developing teaching and scholarship or supporting the development of T&S colleagues.
Join us for a range of events throughout the academic year (both in-person and online), connect with fellow educators, and contribute to shaping the future of teaching excellence at the University of Manchester. Whether you're a teaching and scholarship expert or just starting out, the Teaching and Scholarship Network welcomes you.
Governance
The network is led by the University’s Lead for Teaching and Scholarship, Professor Hannah Cobb, and is guided by a steering group from across the University.
Steering group members are: Alison Zimmer, Ana Nino Alonso, Aurelie Le normand, Cesare Giulio Ardito, Dianne Burns, Duncan Hull, Elaine Clark, Eleanor Aspey, Emma Ormerod, Grazyna Lipowska-bhalla, Hannah Cobb, Harsha Parmar, Helen Baxter, Jackie Carter, Jennifer Mcbride, Jennifer Rose, Karen Lander, Lina Jfairi, Lisa Trencher, Louise Smith, Lujia Feng, Nicholas Weise, Patricia Perlman-dee, Pietro Paolo Frigenti, Rachel Parker-Strak, Rachel Studd, Reimala Sivalingam, Richard Figueroa Alfaro, Rui He, Sara Jackson, Shirley Jenner, Sofia Izquierdo sanchez, Thomas Rodgers
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Thursday, 24 September 2026, 11am-12pm (including lunch and in person) |
Due to the continuing success of this 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. |
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Thursday, 1 October 2026, 12-1pm |
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. |
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Thursday, 5 November 2026, 12-1pm |
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. |
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Thursday, 3 December 2026, 12-1pm |
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. |
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Wednesday, 27 January 2027, 11am-1pm |
In this in person session Prof Jenni Rose (Associate Dean for Teaching Excellence, Hums), a trained Lego Serious Play facilitator, will guide participants to explore and address challenges and issues in their scholarship using Lego Serious Play. The session will be serious and fun all at once! We encourage attendees to come with a scholarship project or challenge in mind. Participants will leave with a better sense of how to address this challenge and/or build their project. Lunch will also be provided. |
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Thursday, 4 February 2027, 2-3pm |
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. |
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Thursday, 15 April 2027, 2-3pm |
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. |
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Thursday, 6 May 2027, All day (In Person) |
Following on from the success of this session last academic year get booked on to slow scholarship for 2027! 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. |
To join the steering committee and guide this new initiative please email hannah.cobb@manchester.ac.uk to keep informed of our events please click here or email Teaching.Learning@manchester.ac.uk.