Opportunities to grow

As academics we develop continuously in our research and in our teaching. Examining new teaching approaches to foster student-centered learning, create student research opportunities, and drive development of teaching in our domains. As academic development support often focuses on early-career academics, we are providing the space to specifically discuss the mid- and late-career academics’ development stage with its unique needs and challenges. 

What to expect?

In this meeting, we will discuss various potential pathways and activities for academics' ongoing development in teaching. We will draw inspiration from examples at other universities and internationally. We will explore strategies that enhance academics’ agency, help academics navigate complex teaching environments, and foster informal leadership in teaching. By presenting synthesis of research on academic development, we aim to bridge the gap between teaching practice and scholarly insights, ensuring the growth of all academics.

For whom?

Anyone who works or studies at Leiden University and is interested in research into higher education. If you are curious about what educational research can mean for your own (teaching) practice, you are more than welcome, whatever function or role you have.

Participation

Come to the Higher Education Knowledge Café to exchange ideas with fellow lecturers, researchers, students, support staff and policymakers based on insights from scientific education research. 

Participation in the knowledge café is free of charge. The working language is English.  We ask the participants to participate actively in the discussions, so that we can make optimal use of all available expertise.

The Higher Education Knowledge Cafés summarised

• Interaction: Share your experiences, provide input and get inspired. We will have a plenary discussion and talk in small groups.
• Input from experts: Academics from Leiden University who are involved in research into higher education share scientific insights on a topic of interest.
• New topics: Propose a topic for the next Higher Education Knowledge Café.
• Social: Take time to share your insights with others.