{"id":4,"date":"2017-01-19T16:45:58","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T16:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:10:14","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

09:00 - 09:30 Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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9.30-9.40am Welcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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9.40-10.20 Key note - Professor Pam Birtill and Harriet Cannon<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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10:25 - 11:15 Parallel session 1 - Student voice and authentic, inclusive assessment and Financial wellbeing and student success<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Room 1 - Herringbone Suite (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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  • \u2018A different world: The impact of socioeconomic background on the student experience.\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0- Jenny Shaw, Unite Students<\/li>\n
  • Can Students Thrive in a Cost-of-Living Crisis?<\/strong>\u00a0- Elen Rose and Abigail Smith, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Room 2 - Denim Room (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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    • Overcoming occupational marginalisation for African and Caribbean pathways in higher education: Reflection on personal experience<\/strong> - Charmaine Chiedza<\/span><\/span>, Leeds Beckett University<\/li>\n
    • Introducing \u2018Your Subject Exploration\u2019: implementing a new module space to support foundation year transitions<\/strong> - Dr Madeleine Newman and David Ibitson, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Room 3 - Cotton Room (In-person only)<\/h5>\n
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      • Co-creating assessment rubrics for data science projects<\/strong>\u00a0- Jenny Sexton and Pete Edwards, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
      • Addressing the digital hidden curriculum: a collaborative approach\u00a0<\/strong>- Haworth Towler and Anthony Warde, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        11.15-11.30 Break<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        In the breakout area you'll be able to:<\/p>\n

        Explore an exhibition as part of a LITE-funded project entitled\u00a0 'How do mature students experience academic reading? Using Participatory Action Research to co-produce an inclusive good practice resources for embedding reading literacies into the curriculum.' (Catherine Bates, Beverley Freeman and Farah Batool)<\/p>\n

        View campaign posters from: \"You Say, I Hear\u201d: Collaboratively Tackling Microaggressions to Foster Student Success in the School of Medicine. (Kate Summers and Zuhura Akhtar)<\/p>\n

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        11.30-12.20 Parallel session 2 - Delivering results through collaboration<\/strong><\/h4>\n
        Room 1 - Herringbone Suite (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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        • \"You Say, I Hear\u201d: Collaboratively Tackling Microaggressions to Foster Student Success in the School of Medicine\u00a0<\/strong>- Kate Summers and Zuhura Akhtar, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
        • Building Belonging: Bridging Theory and Practice<\/strong>\u00a0- Inca Hide-Wright and Sarah Bennett, University of Warwick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          Room 2 - Denim Room (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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          • Towards A Common Language: Co-Creating Programme Learning Outcomes with Students<\/strong>\u00a0- Laura Conroy and Alessio Baldini, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
          • Opportunities and challenges of global partnerships for developing and assessing pedagogical interventions: A case study of Psychological First Aid<\/strong>\u00a0- Noor Aqsa and Madeleine Pownall, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            Room 3 - Cotton Room (In-person only)<\/h5>\n
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            • Decolonisation and Black mental health: In what ways do Black students conceptualise their mental health through a cultural lens<\/strong>\u00a0- Sharnel Wiggins and Richard Harris, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
            • Understanding Decolonisation Through Action Research<\/strong> -\u00a0 Cam Highland and Xuanxuan Zhang, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              12.25- 13.00 Snap presentations<\/strong><\/h4>\n
              Herringbone Suite (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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              • Embedding equity to get career ready: Student Advisory Panels as catalysts for systemic change<\/strong>\u00a0- Joanne McKenna, Edge Hill University<\/li>\n
              • Language Groups: Empowering Students Through Peer-Led Language Practice<\/strong>\u00a0- Carolin Schnider and Jayne Barnes, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
              • How do mature students experience academic reading? Using Photovoice to understand students' lived experience and co-create positive change\u00a0<\/strong>- Catherine Bates, Beverley Freeman and Farah Batool, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
              • Like it or not, all assessments have to be flexible<\/strong>\u00a0- Richard de Blacquiere-Clarkson, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
              • From Barriers to Belonging: Rethinking Inclusive Education for International Students in Civil Engineering<\/strong>\u00a0- Iyad Al Belushi, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
              • \u201cNavigating Transitions through Dental School\u201d: a co-produced Wellbeing Rep podcast episode promoting self-care and support seeking for first year students<\/strong>\u00a0- Liz Bridger and Laura Testa, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                13.00-14.00 Lunch<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                14.05-14.10 Welcome back<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                14.10 - 14.50 Panel discussion - Student Opportunities and Futures<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                Chair: <\/strong><\/p>\n

                Karen Burland Clark<\/p>\n

                Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Jane Campbell - Head of Student Careers, <\/span>University of Leeds<\/p>\n

                Rebecca Fielding - Founder and Managing Director,<\/span> Gradconsult<\/span><\/p>\n

                Antony Hadley - Digital strategist, Manifesto<\/p>\n

                Andrea Bobadilla - Founder of Macaw Markets, Spark Incubator Business<\/p>\n

                Ali Toosi - Founder and CEO, Experiential Academy<\/p>\n

                Rosie Waters - Employability and Progression Assistant, University of Leeds<\/span><\/p>\n

                Kena Kuria - Employability and Progression Assistant, University of Leeds<\/span><\/p>\n

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                14.55-15.45 Parallel session 3 - Student journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                Room 1 - Herringbone Suite (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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                • Bridging the Expectation Gap - Collaboration to Support Transition for Contextual Offer Holders<\/strong>\u00a0- Jodie Connon, and Rebecca Surin, University College London<\/li>\n
                • Progress through Partnership<\/strong>\u00a0- Claire Swanwick, Edge Hill University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  Room 2 - Denim Room (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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                  • Action Learning Sets within the Lancaster Success Programme<\/strong>\u00a0- Kate Usher, Lancaster University<\/li>\n
                  • Student experience and finances resources<\/strong>\u00a0- Samantha Fletcher, Student Loans Company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    Room 3 - Cotton Room (In-person only)<\/h5>\n
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                    • What If University Was Kind? Reimagining Success Through Humanising Pedagogies and Structures<\/strong>\u00a0- Nick Cartwright, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
                    • Insights from Student Development Coaching: Amplifying student experience of teaching to Student Success Working Groups & Committees\u00a0<\/strong>- Ellen Avery and Elina Stylianou, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      15.45-15.55 Break<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                      In the breakout area you'll be able to:<\/p>\n

                      Explore an exhibition as part of a LITE-funded project entitled\u00a0 'How do mature students experience academic reading? Using Participatory Action Research to co-produce an inclusive good practice resources for embedding reading literacies into the curriculum.' (Catherine Bates, Beverley Freeman and Farah Batool)<\/p>\n

                      View campaign posters from: \"You Say, I Hear\u201d: Collaboratively Tackling Microaggressions to Foster Student Success in the School of Medicine. (Kate Summers and Zuhura Akhtar)<\/p>\n

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                      15.55- 16.45 Parallel session 4 - Removing barriers and empowering international students<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                      Room 1 - Herringbone Suite (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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                      • Empowering Coaches, Empowering Students: Intercultural Training as a Pathway to Global Student Success\u00a0<\/strong>- Isabelle Brent, Buckinghamshire New University<\/li>\n
                      • Secrets of academic writing- uncovering the hidden curriculum for international students<\/strong>\u00a0- Dr Meenakshi Sarkar and Frances Noble, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        Room 2 - Denim Room (Hybrid)<\/h5>\n
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                        • Belonging in Higher Education: Addressing Barriers and Improving Transitions for Black International Postgraduate Students<\/strong>\u00a0- Iman Federico Awi, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
                        • Stepping Up, Standing Out: Supporting international PGT students to make the most of their time at a UK university<\/strong> - Alison Leslie and Sally Heier, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                          Room 3 - Cotton Room (In-person only)<\/h5>\n
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                          • \u201cIt's entirely new for me. I never experienced anything like this\u201d: Responding institutionally to postgraduate students' undergraduate EMI learning experiences<\/strong>\u00a0- Clark Girdlestone and Jenna Bodin-Galvez, University of Leeds<\/li>\n
                          • Degree in a Day - Enabling International Postgraduate TESOL Students To Gain Teaching Experience In a Safe Authentic Setting<\/strong> - Sarah Shackleton and Amy McKay, University of Leeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            16.50-17.00 Closing remarks -<\/strong> Professor Kenneth McDowall<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                            17.00-18.00 Networking drinks<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"09:00 - 09:30 Registration 9.30-9.40am Welcome 9.40-10.20 Key note - Professor Pam Birtill and Harriet Cannon 10:25 - 11:15 Parallel session 1 - Student voice and authentic, inclusive assessment and Financial wellbeing and student success Room 1 - Herringbone Suite (Hybrid) \u2018A different world: The impact of socioeconomic background on the student experience.\u2019\u00a0- Jenny Shaw,...","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.leeds.ac.uk\/studentsuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}