eSTEeM

Centre for Scholarship and Innovation

Previous Events

Nov 17

The 2nd eSTEeM Student Conference: Engaging Students as Partners in Scholarship

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 19:30 to 21:00

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The 2nd Online Student Conference.

Oct 29

eSTEeM Seminar Series - Decolonising the ‘STEM’ curriculum

Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 14:00 to 15:00

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Facilitated by Dr Jenny Douglas, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)This presentation will give an overview of the recent history of the ‘De-colonising the Curriculum’ movement and its relevance for the Open University. While many attempts to ‘decolonise the curricu...

Oct 21

eSTEeM Community Event: Scholarship methods part 2 – conducting interviews and running focus groups

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 11:00 to 12:30

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eSTEeM Community Event: In this session, we will focus on how to successfully conduct interviews and run focus groups as methods for carrying out research into STEM teaching and learning.  We will provide an overview of these methods; constructing appropriate questions; the practicalities of e...

Oct 13

Scholarship across the Faculties: From Creativity to Innovation

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 11:00 to 16:15

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Join us at this online event to celebrate the second year of the implementation of The Scholarship Plan. The event will reflect on the establishment of faculty-based Centres for Scholarship and Innovation and showcase the creativity and impact of the scholarship of teaching and learning within ...

Sep 29

eSTEeM Community Event: Scholarship methods part 1 – writing surveys

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 15:00 to 16:30

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eSTEeM Community Event In this session, we will focus on how to successfully construct surveys as a method for carrying out research into STEM teaching and learning.  We will provide guidance on designing appropriate questions; the practicalities of employing them in an OU context; benefits an...

Sep 24

eSTEeM Seminar Series: Lessons from a recent sector seminar: Reducing inequitable outcomes for BAME students

Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 14:00 to 15:00

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Facilitated by Professor John Butcher and Darren Gray (Access, Participation and Success)This session will explore with faculty colleagues six lessons which might help all of us start to address this issue.The term BAME, and its use, needs to be considered carefully.  BAME can homogenise a...

Jul 28

eSTEeM Community Event: Gaining approvals for your scholarship project

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 15:00 to 17:00

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eSTEeM Community Event In this session, we will provide an overview of the Open University approval procedures that are required when conducting a scholarship project.  These processes can often feel daunting, especially for those new to research.  Therefore, we will guide you through th...

Jul 10

eSTEeM Community Event: Quantitative analysis for scholarship projects

Friday, July 10, 2020 - 11:00 to 13:00

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eSTEeM Community Event This is an introductory course to explain the basics of quantitative methods to inform research into teaching and learning. It will cover research design; different methodological approaches and their relative benefits and disadvantages; general principles rather than specifi...

Jul 1

Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 10:00 to Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 18:00

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The 5th Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference hosted by The University of Nottingham.

Jun 9

eSTEeM Community Event: Jisc Online Survey Demonstration

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 15:00 to 16:30

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eSTEeM Community Event In this session we will provide the following – An overview of the Jisc Online Survey system How to create a survey and distribute a survey using a mailing list/sample. How to run reports Many other hints and tips along the way! After the session you will be...

Upcoming Events

Apr 1

eSTEeM Seminar Series: Scholarship Showcase - April 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 14:00 to 15:00

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Apr 21

Research Approval Advice Drop-in Session

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:00

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