Higher Education Research Group
This research group focuses on pedagogic issues in higher education. Foci of particular interest include academic writing, criticality, dyslexia, student perceptions of what is required of them in higher education, staff expectations, inclusive practices, student experiences, academic skills, support for students and the wider institutional and societal context that impacts on higher education policy and delivery. We are interested in higher education pedagogic theory and practices in different disciplinary areas. We are also keen to explore methodological issues relating to higher education research.
Activities that we are interested in include:.
- Regular seminars to discuss research interests in order to share expertise and to stimulate interest and engagement in the field. These meetings are held on different days and at different times in order to maximise the number of people able to attend. Meetings are in a variety of different formats according to the wishes and needs of the group
- Support for research bid development where appropriate
- Support for publication where appropriate (e.g. sharing knowledge about different journals, commenting on article drafts)
The group started in 2006 and has run a programme of events each year since then. Members include both established and newer researchers, practitioners and support staff. It has members in various disciplines from the different universities in the region as well as other people with an interest in higher education.
We would like to extend an invitation to join to those who might be interested. If you are interested in joining the group or wish to make enquiries about the seminars, please contact one of the group leaders.
Please click here for a list of forthcoming seminars
Both members of the University of Southampton and other institutions are welcome to attend sessions.
Dr Brenda Johnston
School of Education
University of Southampton
E-mail: bhmj@soton.ac.uk
tel: 023 8059 7576
Dr Mary McKeever
Academic Skills Unit
University of Portsmouth
E-mail: Mary.McKeever@port.ac.uk
Dr Anja Timm
School of Medicine
University of Southampton
E-mail:at2o07@soton.ac.uk
Dr Bill Warburton
iSolutions
University of Southampton
E-mail::W.I.Warburton@soton.ac.uk
