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Celebrating 15 years of the MEd in University Learning and Teaching

Imperial College’s department of MEd celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a series of short talks and a reception at 170 Queens Gate, 4th September 2026
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Celebrating 15 years of the MEd in University Learning and Teaching

On Friday 4 September 2026, alumni, students, colleagues and friends of Imperial’s MEd in University Learning and Teaching came together at 170 Queen’s Gate to celebrate 15 years of the programme.

The anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the programme’s journey, celebrate its impact on educators and the wider Imperial community, and reconnect with the people who have helped shape its story.

The evening featured speeches, live music, food and refreshments, with speakers reflecting on their experiences of the MEd and the difference it has made to their careers and educational practice. (more…)

Reflections on the first “Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: Prospects for Space in Higher Education” Symposium

Dr Julianne K. Viola, Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship

The origin of the symposia series

Last summer, I was contacted by Professor Sam Elkington (Teesside University) and Dr Jill Dickinson (University of Leeds), in partnership with Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE), to be a panel speaker for their new 2023 symposia series entitled “Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: Prospects for Space in Higher Education.” Yesterday, I participated in this symposium as a speaker, and enjoyed the thought-provoking, day-long discussion with colleagues. (more…)