Teaching and learning in science
Teaching and learning are at the heart of our mission
We strive to create an open, inclusive and innovative environment and to engage students as partners in teaching and learning.
What we do
- We run a series of good practice seminars and ensure all academic staff are informed of available technologies and how they can be adopted.
- We run an annual small grant scheme which provides funds for staff to pursue new initiatives in teaching and learning.
- We make regular use of the Student Partnership scheme to help drive improvements in teaching and learning.
- Visit our school websites for more information about teaching and learning across the Faculty.
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Our impact and achievements
- 88% of students across the Faculty of Science reported that they were satisfied, or very satisfied, with the quality of their course (National Student Survey 2018).
- Our staff are regular award winners including Staff Oscars and the Lord Dearing Awards.
- Employability skills are embedded throughout the curricula, and the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey indicates that over 96% of our students are in employment within six months of graduation.
- Undergraduates are engaged in trying to develop new drugs to tackle Malaria. .
Projects funded by our small grants scheme
Agricultural Business in the Global Economy
A simple business practical allows students to put their agricultural economics and business knowledge into practice in a fun and creative way.
Improving knowledge of neuroanatomy
Use of a board game has been found to improve undergraduate knowledge of neuroanatomy.
Transitioning to postgraduate level studies
Staff are working to address the difficulties that new postgraduates report in adjusting to the autonomy required for successful study.