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Seminar series

During term time we hold a twice monthly seminar series organised by Dr Oto-obong Inyang (o.o.a.inyang@durham.ac.uk). Below is a list of recent seminar speakers and topics. 

Michaelmas term 2023/24

Date

Speaker

Institution

Title

22/11/23 Dr Richard Wilman Durham University TBC
01/11/23 Dr Nicolas Labrosse University of Glasgow TBC
11/10/23 Dr Katherine Haxon Keele University Sustainability in Education: Is our teaching fit for the 21st century?

Easter Term 2022/23

Date

Speaker

Institution

Title

14/06/23 Dr Jessie Durk  Imperial College, London The Strengthening Learning Communities Project and the Role of assessment type in demographic inequalities
24/05/23 Prof. Keith Taber University of Cambridge Publishing research in science education
10/05/23 Dr Peter Sneddon University of Glasgow Embedding and evaluating communication, teamwork and reflection skills in Introductory Physics courses

Epiphany Term 2022/23

Date

Speaker

Institution

Title

01/03/23 Dr Helen Vaughan University of Strathclyde Students as partners in Community Outreach
08/02/23 Dr Samantha Pugh University of Leeds Enhancing Employability and Professional Skills for Physics Graduates
18/01/23 Dr Arin Mizouri and Greg Robson Durham University Staff Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA)

Michaelmas term 2022/23

Date

Speakers

Institution

Title

23/11/22 Dr. Michael Fox  Imperial College, London Preparing for the quantum revolution - what is the role of higher education? 
02/11/22 Dr. Matt Mears  University of Sheffield A portfolio-based approach to assessing physics programmes
12/10/22  Ross Parker Durham University Working with DCAD's Digital Learning Team