I recently wrote about the importance of understanding what is ‘below the iceberg’. The post seemed to resonate with many, so I thought I would extend this train of thought a little more. Here I will focus on how we present our careers to others, particularly to students and early career academics. I am often … Continue reading Being open about personal set-backs and challenges when acting as a role model
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The Other Side of Professional Success (with some help from Billy Joel)
One of the songs that makes me cry the most is Vienna by Billy Joel. I feel like that song has directly looked into my soul and summed me up in 3 minutes with more insight than any therapist has ever managed. All to a beautiful melody. What a song writer. Take a moment out … Continue reading The Other Side of Professional Success (with some help from Billy Joel)
Decolonisation vs diversification of the curriculum – what is the difference, and does it matter?
Oxford university students protesting in 2015. Original image (c) The Telegraph A lot of my work focusses on inclusive education. One component of this focuses on decolonisation and diversification of the curriculum. Today I want to try and unpick what I mean by these two concepts, and to consider whether it matters in practice or … Continue reading Decolonisation vs diversification of the curriculum – what is the difference, and does it matter?
Teaching qualifications vs professional recognition in UK HE – what do professional development do educators actually need?
I have a confession to make - I don’t have a teaching qualification. I am an award winning educator, National Teaching Fellow and a Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE. But I am entirely self-taught, and have never had any formal training in how to teach within HE. My career illustrates the difference between work based training, … Continue reading Teaching qualifications vs professional recognition in UK HE – what do professional development do educators actually need?
Dr Katharine Hubbard NTF PFHEA 