Inclusive Pedagogy Reimagined: Insights from Teaching Young Children for Higher Education Damien Fitzgerald PhD, CPsychol, SFHEA, School of Psychology and Counselling, Open University, UK What Teaching Young Children Can Teach Us About Inclusive Practice in Higher Education  In hig…

What can early years education teach us about inclusion in HE? From play-based learning to proactive design, young children show us that inclusion starts with relationships, choice, and environments that celebrate diversity—not just accommodate it.
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NEXT MONTH:
SEDA’s Spring Conference 'Collaborative futures – sustainable, equitable and compassionate educational change' is on 21 & 22 May 2026.
The programme, abstracts & registration details are available on our website: www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

Teamwork makes the dream work: Collaborative facilitation of student focus groups Prof Zoë Allman (PFHEA, NTF, CATE), Dr Leisa Nichols-Drew (SFHEA, NTF, CATE), and Dr Emma Johnston (SFHEA), De Montfort University  This post reflects on the opportunities and challenges …

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You don’t need a title to lead: recognising informal leadership through educational development. Dr Julia Hope, University of Kent (UK) As educational developers, we see a familiar pattern: the people doing the most to hold quality together are often the least recognised for it. They’re&n…

Who leads in your institution—on paper, and in practice? Recognition isn’t “being nice”; it’s a method educational developers can design to make informal leadership visible, sustainable, and shareable. #SEDAblogs #AcademicDevelopment #HigherEd
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The real Gen-AI divide in higher education is not about students Dr Emma Ransome, Birmingham City University The debate about generative artificial intelligence in higher education has largely focused on students. Are they using it? Are they declaring …

There is a growing assumption that generative AI is primarily a student problem, but from what I am seeing, the more pressing issue is uneven staff confidence and support.
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Beyond Lectures: Empathy and Co-Creation the Key to Student Engagement Dr Ahmed Elbediwy, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader BSc Biochemistry, Kingston University, London Empathy: The key to student engagement  Empathy is not just a soft skill; it’s a ne…

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Lighting the Lantern: Illuminating Purpose Through Course Structure Dr Daniel Andrews, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria Australia  We know learning isn’t meant to be easy. It is in the productive struggle that new knowledge and meaningful connections …

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Navigating the Unknown: Educational Development in a VUCA world Iain Cross (Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) We are living in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world&nbsp…

Navigating the Unknown: Educational Development in a VUCA world.
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SEDA’s Spring Conference 'Collaborative futures – sustainable, equitable and compassionate educational change' is on 21 & 22 May 2026.

The programme, keynote, abstracts & registration details are now available on our website: www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

Under the Veil of Co-creation: How ‘Student Voice’ Became Higher Education’s Empty New Brand Dr Fawad Khaleel Head of Global Online Learning The Business School  Edinburgh Napier University  f.khaleel@napier.ac.uk  Dr Patrick Harte Head of Postgraduate Studies The Business School  Edinbur…

Co-creation should not be a mere instrument to amplify ‘student voices’, but a radical approach to transform HE by empowering students.
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The power of silence in the classroom: Embracing quiet in the age of student engagement Dr Nicola Chanamuto, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln Dr Michael Shaw, Centre for Education and Students, University of Lincoln  Silence, in the modern higher education sett…

In the age of student engagement, hearing learners’ voices is the aim for many educators. Rather than fearing silence, we consider how quiet reflection can be a useful tool in learning journeys and foster inclusivity in higher education teaching.
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REMINDER: Applications are still open for our 2026 Research & Evaluation Small Grants.
DEADLINE: 12 noon this Monday 23 February.
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If you are a SEDA individual member, or working in an institution that holds institutional SEDA membership then you are eligible to apply.

What Neurodiverse Leadership Can Teach Us About Staff Development Imran Mir – Campus Head and Programme Lead When leadership in higher education is discussed, the general focus often falls on outcomes such as retention, student sati…

What can neurodiverse leadership teach us about staff development? In his new blog, Imran Mir SFHEA, FSET, CMgr, FRSA, shares lessons on clarity, flexibility and role modelling in HE leadership
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Dissertation Mapping in Public Health: A Partnership Approach Using Ketso Natalie Quinn-WalkerBirmingham City University The Ketso tool kit is a pedagogical tool mapping strategy using a hands-on approach, useful in group discussions and strategy…

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Clinical Practice by Using Simulation-Based Learning Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University Why does simulation-based learning (SBL) matter? As simulation lead for first year pharmacy, I have incorporated simulation-based learning (SBL) into the curriculum…

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REMINDER:
SEDA’s Spring Conference 'Collaborative futures – sustainable, equitable and compassionate educational change’ is on 21 & 22 May 2026.
The deadline for proposals is MONDAY 26 JANUARY.
See www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/... for more details, including ticket & booking information.

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‘You just need to [….] know what the right from wrong is and how to use it and what not to do.’ Working in partnership with students to co-design GenAI educational resources. Dr Mary-Claire Kennedy, Academic Integrity Lead, University of Limerick  Tarun Bezawada, Master’s student in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, University of Limerick  Recently&nbs…

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The latest issue of @seda-ed-dev.bsky.social Educational Developments magazine, issue 26.4 is out now and free to read. Please share with your networks. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-publish...

Beyond the ‘seen’ criteria of competitive awards Virna Rossi PFHEA, NTF Associate Professor PGCert Course Leader Ravensbourne University London  Imagine a panel of judges listening to technically accomplished musicians, each auditioning behind a …

Blogpost by @VirnaRossi ‘Beyond the ‘seen’ criteria of competitive awards’. A reflection on competitive recognition, hidden expectations, and keeping your sense of worth. #NTF #academia #promotion
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Bridging the Education and Employment Gap for Disabled Students: A Proactive Approach Lekha Kandasamy, Student Collaboration Consultant, University of Greenwich  As a recent master’s graduate who navigated university with a long-term health condition, I know firsthand that the…

Stop waiting for disabled students to ask for help, and start being proactive: a call for action in higher education from a recent graduate
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From Consultation to Co-Creation: Integrating Equity into Higher Education Daniel Sanusi, Vice President Equality & Belonging (2023–24), Ulster University Students’ Union  From Consultation to Co-Creation: Embedding Equity in Higher Education  When I stepped into…

Consultation isn’t enough; co-creation must be the standard. In this blog, Daniel Sanusi shares how embedding student-staff partnerships is transforming equity, diversity & inclusion.

#SEDA #StudentVoice #HigherEd

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What do Student Interns want from Partnership? Adapting practice in working with Students as Partners on Assessment Co-design Dr Suzanne AlbaryDr Amy Wallington Senior Teaching Fellows, Assessment Consultancy, Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP), University of Southampton In 2023, the University of Southampton lau…

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Should I worry about the Psychological Safety of my classroom? Paven Basuita, Sussex Law School, University of Sussex Should I worry about the Psychological Safety of my classroom?  I recently read Amy Edmonson’s book The Fearless Organisation in which sh…

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Stop fixing skills gaps and start building your values foundation Professor Karen Heard-Lauréote – KHL Consulting LtdDr Clare Kell – Clare Kell Consulting Are you tired of CPD that feels like sticking plasters on a broken system? It’s time to fl…

Read our latest Blog post 'Stop fixing skills gaps and start building your values foundation' from Prof Karen Heard Laureote and Dr Clare Kell. thesedablog.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/s...

Connected CPD: Building Futures Dr Sue Bolt (PFHEA, NTF, CATE) suebolt@liverpool.ac.ukHead of Academic Development, The Academy, University of Liverpool  Introduction As Head of Academic Development, in The Academy at the Univers…

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Walking the Talk: Making space for reflective practice in education development Heather Pennington (Cardiff University) Alyson Lewis (Cardiff University)  As education developers, we champion reflection, collaboration, and growth—but how often do we turn that lens on ourselves…

Our blog post, ‘Walking the Talk: Making Space for Reflective Practice in Education Development’, offers a gentle provocation for those leading CPD: Are we truly modelling the reflective practices we ask of others?
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Echoes of Learning: How Pedagogical Enhancements Shape Squiggly Career Realities Dr Jenna-Marie Lundy, Learning and Teaching Strategy Unit, University of Glasgow Coined in 2020 by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, “squiggly careers” describe non-linear, multi-skilled care…

Pedagogy Meets Industry: Can Universities Future-Proof the UK's economy via Squiggly Careers?
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NEXT WEEK: SEDA Autumn Event Series 2025 Webinar 1: An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI. 04/11 13:00 – 14:00, Online. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...

SEDA Autumn Event Series 2025 Webinar 1: An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI. 04/11 13:00 – 14:00, Online. www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/...