Professional Development
Professional development opportunities for colleagues at all stages of their careers
All staff and postgraduates who engage in teaching or supporting learning can apply for HEA fellowship through one of the routes in our Advance HE-accredited UK Professional Standards Framework CPD Scheme.
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS)
Run by Advance HE, the NTFS recognises and celebrates individuals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience. LTDS supports the nomination of Newcastle University colleagues to this prestigious national teaching scheme.
Support, documentation and workshops are available for staff seeking to obtain promotion wholly, or in part, on the strength of their teaching.
The Advance HE Collaborative Awards for Teaching Excellence (CATE) celebrate collaborative work that has had a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning.
Newcastle Educational Practice Scheme
The NEPS scheme provides staff with the knowledge and skills they need to enhance their teaching/support of learning and be able to make a successful claim for HEA Fellowship.
Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
The ILTHE blended learning programme provides training to postgraduate researchers, research associates and other staff members who have infrequent teaching responsibilities.
UKPSF: Experiential Route
The UKPSF Experiential Route is a flexible path to HEA fellowship for staff with experience in teaching and/or supporting learning who wish to be recognised as an Associate Fellow, Fellow, or Senior Fellow.
ELTS
ELTS (Evidencing Learning and Teaching Skills) is an Advance HE accredited pathway to gaining recognition as an Associate Fellow of the HEA. It is intended for early career Postgraduates who Teach (PGRwT).
Workshops and Training
Workshops and training events provide guidance, ideas, and the chance to ask questions. View the schedule or find out more about each session and how you can join.
Funding
Funding from £2500 to £250,000 is available to develop new or innovative approaches to learning and teaching that can be disseminated across the University.