Academics from across the world to attend The University of Law conference

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Hundreds of academics from around the world are due to attend The University of Law’s (ULaw) ninth Annual Learning and Teaching Conference and its first International Symposium 2022.

This year’s conference, ‘Building on Success: New Faces, New Spaces, New Learning’, is scheduled to take place at ULaw’s Bloomsbury Campus on 6 September 2022 and ULaw’s Birmingham campus on 8 September 2022. It includes talks and presentations centred on student wellbeing, teaching excellence and how attendees can support students post-pandemic, both in person and through virtual learning.

Dr Emily McIntosh, higher education leader and principal fellow, is this year’s keynote speaker. McIntosh's presentation focuses on the six pillars of her early intervention and transitional support model. The morning will involve discussions on improving modules and student curriculum, with ULaw senior lecturer Shireen Nakhuda sharing practical tips on how best to supervise dissertations and the new MA Law (Conversion) Dissertation.

Practising barrister Sarah Corbett, ULaw’s associate dean, is lined up to discuss her findings from her PhD research on colonialism and criminal law/evidence.

The university is also hosting its first International Symposium ‘Building on Success: New Partners, New Regions’, which will be held at ULaw’s Moorgate campus on 7 September 2022. It’s designed to act as a platform where international partners, regulators, and academic colleagues share their insights into the effectiveness and impact of transnational education (TNE). Vassilis Konstantinou, ULaw’s pro-vice-chancellor on international development, and Sharad Mehra, CEO of Global University Systems India, will be examining challenges and opportunities in TNE post-pandemic era.

The conference will also act as a research showcase platform to celebrate the success of TNE over the past academic year and to share best practices and innovative ideas about global TNE provisions.

Professor Brian Smith, director of academic enhancement and research at ULaw, said: “Our learning and teaching conference is always an inspirational day where renowned presenters share new knowledge, practices and novel concepts. It is also an opportunity to celebrate many successes with our student partners. I am also delighted that we are hosting our first International Partner Symposium. Our partners are an integral element of our activities and help us to be an outstanding University. These events are wonderful reminders of the love of learning in our university community and the tireless efforts colleagues go to in supporting students to fulfil their potential and life ambitions.”

For further information about attending the learning and teaching conference, which is free and open to all, contact Professor Brian Smith ([email protected]).