Events
We regularly run internal and external events about technology enhanced learning. This page is frequently updated.
For information about any of this term's events - or if you have an idea for something you would like us to organise, you can contact us here.
For information about any of this term's events - or if you have an idea for something you would like us to organise, you can contact us here.
Autumn Term 2025
Date |
Event |
Organiser/s |
Thurs 23rd Oct 11-1230 In-Person |
Termly Bloomsbury Academic Study Skills for Students (BASS) 'Wandering Minds': a wander through the landscapes of Bloomsbury to engage in some free-form, creative problem solving, guided by prompt Attendees: learning development and support colleagues |
Sarah O'Malley, SOAS Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Thurs 6th Nov 11-1230 Hybrid |
Termly BARDG Group (Bloomsbury Academic & Researcher Development) ‘Bring and share': 3 x 10 minute presentations of projects, activities etc., 5 mins for questions and discussions followed by a group activity around impact, engagement, and ed dev strategies. Attendees: Academic Developers, Research Developers, Staff Development/HR |
Iain Cross, LSHTM Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Wed 12th Nov 2-3.30pm In-person |
Establishing a positive classroom culture A dynamic and supportive session designed specifically for staff delivering face-to-face work with HE students. Together, we’ll explore real-world classroom challenges—such as student engagement, group dynamics, and behavioural issues—in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative space. |
Laura Green, Birkbeck, Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Thurs 20th Nov 10-11.30 Hybrid |
Termly BLESS meeting (Bloomsbury Library, E-Systems & Services Group) Wellbeing and Learning Services: what is currently being provided by our institutions and the sector as a whole. For our BLESS members, we will discuss how we're coping with the new academic year, with the high levels of stress and demands from stakeholders that we are under. Attendees: library staff of all levels |
Elizabeth Charles, Bbk Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Tues 25th Nov 1300 Online |
Termly Climate Justice for Digi Ed Attendees: Anyone with an interest about the impact of climate change and how this can be addressed by Digital Education |
Kayleigh Woods Harley, Birkbeck Dom Pates, City St George’s Julian Bream, BLE |
Tues 25th Nov 1100 Online |
Students as Change Makers How do we engage students in ensuring they make the best use of the reality of their time in London? |
Fiona Harvey, UCL Julian Bream, BLE |
20th Nov 1330-1600 Hybrid |
CMALT Writing Retreat Attendees: All those currently working on their portfolio |
Julie Voce, City St George's Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Wed 26th Nov 2-3.30pm Hybrid |
What the data tells us (workshop) A hands-on workshop to demonstrate how we can interrogate the publicly-accessible data that is generated by the NSS and TEF ourselves and how we can understand our own data, the relationship with the benchmarks set by the OfS, and make comparisons with other institutions. |
Steve Rowett, UCL Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Thurs 27th Nov 11 am in person |
Digital Media SIG Join a tour of Birkbeck’s stunning new Immersive Learning Centre and BCB studios Attendees: anyone involved in the support, development and operation of digital media |
Lizzie Kingston, UoL Lucy Trewinnard, Birkbeck Julian Bream, BLE |
Thurs 27th Nov 2-4pm Hybrid |
Termly BLE Distance Learning Course Administrators Network meeting An Introduction to GenAI for distance learning administrators Attendees: course administrators of distance learning programmes |
Guatavo Olivio, UoL Jo Jarvis and Ruth Chandler, RVC Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Wed 3rd Dec 2pm- 4.30 Hybrid |
Uses of AI in the creative disciplines Those working in university departments featuring creative disciplines can join their peers working in conservatoires, to share experiences and discuss specific applications and approaches of AI tools. |
Julian Bream, BLE Evan Dickerson, GSMD |
Wed 10th Dec 12-2pm Hybrid |
Termly BLE Accessibility Forum: Guidance, support materials A11y-ternatives - a Show & Tell event to see what platforms and resources are available to our members to support accessibility Attendees: anyone involved in developing, supporting and/or applying accessible teaching, learning and assessment experiences |
Ben Watson, UCL Sarah Sherman, BLE |
Thurs 11th Dec 12-1330 Hybrid |
Introduction to CMALT Attendees: Open to all staff who might be interested in achieving CMALT accreditation under the BLE's scheme |
Julie Voce, City St George's Sarah Sherman, BLE |
