Special Interest Groups
The Bloomsbury Learning Exchange facilitates a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for staff based within BLE partner institutions. SIGs are co-chaired by selected individuals across the consortium who have expertise in the specific topic.
SIGs generally meet during term-time. Where possible, they are conducted hybrid. Unless an invited speaker is delivering a presentation, meetings tend not to be recorded, or else the recording is stopped prior to any subsequent discussion, to provide a safe space for members to talk freely.
Meeting agendas are agreed under consultation with members and are steered by the respective co-chairs. Dedicated mailing lists exist for each group to direct communications to the appropriate audience, however meetings are often open for any staff member to attend. Typically, meetings comprise of:
As well as providing the opportunity to share and showcase practice, we ensure that SIG meetings have tangible outputs benefiting attendees and their institutions.
SIGs generally meet during term-time. Where possible, they are conducted hybrid. Unless an invited speaker is delivering a presentation, meetings tend not to be recorded, or else the recording is stopped prior to any subsequent discussion, to provide a safe space for members to talk freely.
Meeting agendas are agreed under consultation with members and are steered by the respective co-chairs. Dedicated mailing lists exist for each group to direct communications to the appropriate audience, however meetings are often open for any staff member to attend. Typically, meetings comprise of:
- sharing current practice and experiences;
- seeking advice for challenges;
- developing shared resources - e.g. training and guidance; planning material; policy and strategy documentation;
- hearing from invited speakers; demonstrations and field trips - e.g. reciprocal institutional visits, exhibitions, etc.
As well as providing the opportunity to share and showcase practice, we ensure that SIG meetings have tangible outputs benefiting attendees and their institutions.
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The SIGs cover the following topics:
If you are a staff member at one of the BLE partner institutions and would like to join a Special Interest Group, please contact us or visit the dedicated page for more information |
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