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We're removing barriers to learning, placing wellbeing front and centre, and leading the way in flexible, lifelong learning.</p> <p>Our campaign, Manchester Minds, showcases the people making a difference to our teaching and helping students to realise their full potential.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jo2Hc6iYPc0" title="Video: Manchester Minds - Jennie Blake" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.882475" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Teaching quality</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.926573" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Research-enhanced teaching and learning</h3> <p>Our Institute of Teaching and Learning supports teaching quality, embraces innovative methods of delivery, and rewards excellence. All teachers – from those starting their careers to our leaders in teaching and learning – benefit from a continuum of support.</p> <p>We encourage creative approaches to curricula and assessment, and introduce the latest disciplinary and interdisciplinary research into our programmes. Our staff are recognised for their incredible work and supported in their development, through Advance HE-accredited schemes and wider provision at School, Faculty, and cross-University levels.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/D-hY8FhXbPI?" title="Video: Professor David Schultz" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.882575" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Leadership in Education Awards Programme</h3> <p>LEAP supports teachers in documenting and evidencing their teaching excellence – and provides an opportunity for a formal, national qualification.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 524'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-couch-cropped-2.jpg" alt="Two women sat on a couch smiling and reading a folder." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-couch-cropped-2.jpg" width="800" height="524" alt="Two women sat on a couch smiling and reading a folder." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.882576" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>National Teaching Fellows</h3> <p>We nominate and support candidates for this prestigious annual award scheme, administered externally by Advance HE to promote and raise the profile of teaching excellence.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-maker-space-cropped.jpg" alt="A teacher leaning on a desk and talking to four students." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-maker-space-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A teacher leaning on a desk and talking to four students." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-third" id="d.en.882577" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>New Academics Programme</h3> <p>This programme forms part of a University-wide approach to support new academics and provide staff with the skills needed to carry out research and teaching and learning duties at the highest level.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-stairs-cropped.jpg" alt="A teacher and a student sitting on stairs using a laptop." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-stairs-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A teacher and a student sitting on stairs using a laptop." /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.882534" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Institute of Teaching and Learning</h3> <p>Our pioneering Institute of Teaching and Learning drives and celebrates the quality of our teaching.</p> <p>It steers our ongoing push for improvement, embracing new ideas and leading on strategic projects to deliver excellence at all levels.</p> <p>These include Institute Fellowships, co-creation, teaching development partnerships, and experimental teaching opportunities – with student partners providing real-time feedback.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/umitl/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about the Institute of Teaching and Learning</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ITL4-cropped.jpg" alt="A teacher holding chalk points to words on a blackboard." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ITL4-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A teacher holding chalk points to words on a blackboard." /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.923914" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>An education for global leadership</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>We prepare future leaders for a challenging, ever-changing world.</p></div> <p>Our graduates have a distinctive education and learn in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages them to aim high, take intellectual risks, and develop sustainable solutions to problems both local and global.</p> <p>Students have opportunities to engage in the biggest social, economic, and environmental questions facing the world – through bold, action-led initiatives tailored to individual needs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ENUst84g_lM" title="Video: Manchester Minds - Raj Ariyaratnam, Professor of Dental Education" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-half" id="d.en.882541" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Stellify</h3> <p>Our Stellify programme continues to evolve, providing a wealth of academic and co-curricular activities that enable our students to shine bright.</p> <p>Students undertake sustainability challenges, volunteer for the benefit of the wider community, take up leadership roles, and more.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/stellify/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about Stellify</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-Stellify-cropped.jpg" alt="A woman stood in front of two men in a dark room lit by long neon tubes." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-Stellify-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A woman stood in front of two men in a dark room lit by long neon tubes." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-half" id="d.en.882543" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Ethical Grand Challenges</h3> <p>These challenges inspire students to create a more sustainable world, learn how to tackle social injustices and begin to navigate ethical dilemmas in the workplace.</p> <p>Online and face-to-face activities give students the tools they need to become socially responsible graduates.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="http://www.egc.manchester.ac.uk/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about our Ethical Grand Challenges</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ethical-g-cropped.jpg" alt="A student smiling and holding an umbrella with a map of the world design. " /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ethical-g-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A student smiling and holding an umbrella with a map of the world design. " /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.882569" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Student experience</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.926219" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Transformative experiences</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>We offer life-changing experiences to encourage lifelong learning.</p></div> <p>Delivering research-driven and personalised teaching, we work in partnership with students to build unique experiences in a framework of excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility – promoting a true sense of belonging.</p> <p>Our outcomes-based curricula are increasingly informed by business, industry and research reflecting the student voice, and our digital and blended experiences will allow flexible learning both on and off campus.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DVK8YxJJBx4" title="Video: Professor Claire McGourlay" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell" id="d.en.882479" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-accordion"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Feedback and improvement</h3> <p>Working in partnership with our students, we co-create tailored Student Experience Action Plans, enlivened by research and guided by critical review.</p> <p>We ensure our students have a voice and, together, we find solutions to improve provision. Initiatives include:</p> <div class="accordion upgrade"> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.882519"> <h4><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-882519-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-882519" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="icon"></span><span class="text">National Student Survey</span></button></h4> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-882519" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-882519-button" hidden> <p>We invite final-year undergraduates to provide feedback on their programme of study – including the teaching and learning aspects of the student experience – through the National Student Survey (NSS).</p> <p>At Manchester, our NSS scores for learning resources, learning community, and learning opportunities continue to climb.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.882518"> <h4><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-882518-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-882518" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="icon"></span><span class="text">Student Survey Strategy</span></button></h4> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-882518" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-882518-button" hidden> <p>Through our emerging Student Survey Strategy we will streamline and maximise our methods for gathering and listening to the student voice, providing insight at every stage of the student journey – including the piloting of live, real-time student feedback.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.882517"> <h4><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-882517-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-882517" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="icon"></span><span class="text">Unit surveys</span></button></h4> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-882517" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-882517-button" hidden> <p>Unit surveys are an important part of our commitment to listen to students, and to deliver improvements in student satisfaction.</p> <p>We invite students to have their say – about how and what they are being taught.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.882589" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Student outcomes</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.882735" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>A personalised journey</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>We enable progression to a highly skilled future.</p></div> <p>Our students develop the skills, confidence and awareness to thrive in a challenging world and uncertain future, becoming the leaders of tomorrow and driving the change we want to see – both globally and locally.</p> <p>We are discovering how learning analytics will enable our students of the future to visualise and track their progress, set goals, and evaluate their academic development – as well as manage their own motivation for learning.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 532'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-outcomes-cropped.jpg" alt="A graduating student throwing her cap in the air in front of Whitworth Hall." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-outcomes-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="532" alt="A graduating student throwing her cap in the air in front of Whitworth Hall." /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell" id="d.en.882737" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Lifting barriers to learning</h3> <p>We're removing hurdles to learning, improving access to the University and ensuring student success and progression, regardless of background or identity.</p> <p>Challenging targets have been set in our Access and Participation Plan, and our Student Success Strategy is designed to enable all students to reach their full potential.</p> <p>We will tackle awarding gaps and continue to encourage progression to employment and further study for all.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.924636" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Realising your potential</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>In a city of innovation, we invite our students to embrace its pioneering spirit.</p></div> <p>Our students are provided with tools and opportunities that promote creativity, digital literacy, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship – enabling them to reach their full potential, optimise their employability and develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate.</p> <p>We strive, always, to offer a sense of community and belonging, with happiness and wellbeing intrinsic to both.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y1m52ExMSG4" title="Video: Professor Jackie Carter" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.883459" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Welcome to Belonging</h3> <p>We provide lots of information and resources to make sure our students feel a real sense of belonging when starting their academic studies.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about welcome</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-welcome3-cropped.jpg" alt="A student walks beneath a wooden sculpture at Whitworth Art Gallery." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-welcome3-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A student walks beneath a wooden sculpture at Whitworth Art Gallery." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.883468" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Mental health support and harm reduction</h3> <p>We are expanding student support services, such as the Greater Manchester Mental Health Hub, and progressing our actions around harm reduction.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-harm-reduction-cropped.jpg" alt="Whitworth Hall with blue sky behind." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-harm-reduction-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Whitworth Hall with blue sky behind." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.883466" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Work experience opportunities</h3> <p>Our students can benefit hugely and broaden their horizons through the great range of transformational work experience opportunities we offer.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-work-ex2-cropped.jpg" alt="A student in lab coat and protective glasses inspecting liquid in a beaker." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-work-ex2-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A student in lab coat and protective glasses inspecting liquid in a beaker." /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.883476" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>University College for Interdisciplinary Learning</h3> <p>Through UCIL we inspire and challenge our students to study across disciplinary boundaries and beyond their main subject.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="https://www.college.manchester.ac.uk/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about UCIL</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 533'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ITL-cropped.jpg" alt="A teacher and student in discussion around a table." /> <noscript><img src="/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/T&L-ITL-cropped.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="A teacher and student in discussion around a table." /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.882738" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Flexible learning</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.923160" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Leading the way</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>We’re giving students increased flexibility over the pace, place and mode of their study – whether joining us after school, later in their careers, on-campus or online.</p></div> <p>We're ensuring all teaching is inclusive, accessible and international, preparing graduates for an increasingly digital world that demands agility, creativity, and digital proficiency.</p> <p>We’re exploring how digital materials can best augment in-person study: developing student skills, enhancing our learning tools, supporting teaching staff with digital learning experts, and providing new spaces to innovate and collaborate.</p> <p class="button"><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/teaching-and-learning-excellence/flexible-learning/">Find out more</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JPKNsHgUnRo" title="Video: Manchester Minds - Professor Simon Thomson" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell" id="d.en.882746" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-only"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Blended, flexible and accessible</h3> <p>Our approach has been developed in partnership with our students and staff. Changes that have already been made include:</p> <ul> <li>expanding the digitised resources available to students;</li> <li>introducing new ways to collaborate with peers and teaching staff online, such as annotating documents together;</li> <li>employing more eLearning experts to create captivating learning experiences;</li> <li>launching a new innovation space by the end of 2022, where staff and students can trial new ways of teaching and learning;</li> <li>exploring new pathways into higher education, such as short courses stacked together to build a full degree on a flexible timeline; and</li> <li>creating global partnerships to enable learning across boundaries.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.883491" tabindex="-1"> <h2>News</h2> <div class="singleVertPadding"> <div class="newsTitleContainer">  </div> <div class="carousel-wrapper"> <a href="#" class="carousel-prev" title="Show previous"> </a> <a href="#" class="carousel-next" title="Show 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