Monday, 31. March 2008
Welcome to the Academy subject centre for Medicine, Dentistry
and Veterinary Medicine fortnightly update for March 2008
Please see http://www.medev.ac.uk/ for further details.
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Recommended link
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http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=841
Gateways to the professions - Advising medical schools:
encouraging disabled students.
GMC guidance available to read online.
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Subject Centre news
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* Education for sustainable development (ESD) small grants
(The Higher Education Academy)
Deadline 23 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1900
* Call for miniproject proposals
Deadline 31 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=809
* Call for workshop proposals
Deadline 31 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=593
* HSaP and MEDEV Interprofessional learning environments
in Wales workshop
Friday, 11 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3883
* ASME and MEDEV: Medical Students: professional
behaviour and fitness to practice
London, 5 June 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=823
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Subject Centre events now booking
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Full details of all Subject Centre events:
http://www.medev.ac.uk/resources/meetings/
* Getting started with peer assisted learning (PAL)
in the veterinary curriculum: Training the trainers
9 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?wspp=111
* Sharing good practice in educating health care educators
15 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?wspp=120
* Sharing good practice in chairside teaching
21 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?wspp=117
* Introducing SimBaby as a tool for developing shared
learning for undergraduate medical and nursing students
29 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?wspp=121
* Developing and sustaining communities of practice in
online clinical courses
6 June 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?wspp=122
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Current open calls for abstracts/papers/posters/workshops
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News of 206 forthcoming learning and teaching
events, including Higher Education Academy events, and
conferences available from:
http://www.medev.ac.uk/resources/events/search_events_new
* All our futures conference
(Centre for Sustainable Futures (CSF))
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Call closes: 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4052
* Medical students: Professional behaviour and fitness to practice
(Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME))
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Call closes: 21 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3887
* E-Learn 2008: World conference on e-learning in
corporate, government, healthcare, & higher education
(Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE))
Monday, 17 November 2008
Call closes: 29 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4040
* 4th biennial disability studies conference
(Lancaster University)
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Call closes: 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3940
* IADIS multi conference on computer science and
information systems
(MCCSIS 2008) (IADIS)
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Call closes: 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4005
* Priorities 2008, 7th conference of the international
society on priorities in healthcare
(Newcastle University and Benchmark Conference
and Event Management)
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Call closes: 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4032
* Building worldwide capacity for the health
informatics workforce
(IMIA Working Group on Health and Medical Informatics Education)
Monday, 27 October 2008
Call closes: 15 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4054
* ASCILITE 2008
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Call closes: 30 July 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4031
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Other educational events
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See the full list of 206 events at:
http://www.medev.ac.uk/resources/events/search_events_new
* JISC annual conference 2008
(Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC))
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3679
* UMAP EMQ writing workshop
(UMAP)
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3695
* The IASTED international conference on assistive
technologies AT 2008 quality of life technology
(IASTED)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - Friday, 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3601
* UMAP MCQ writing workshop
(UMAP)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3687
* Second international conference on personal
tutoring & academic advising
(National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in
association with the Higher Education Academy)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - Thursday, 17 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3723
* UMAP MCQ writing workshop
(Universities Medical Assessment Partnership,
in partnership with Hull York Medical School)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3946
* Disability research conference
(The disability research group of Leeds Metropolitan University)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4007
* Assessment and feedback event
(The Higher Education Academy)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - Thursday, 17 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4033
* Mental health special interest group meeting
(Health Science and Practice Subject Centre)
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4061
* CETL annual conference
(Higher Education Academy, and the East Midlands CETLS Network)
Thursday, 17 April 2008 - Friday, 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3984
* Disabled students: The real story
(Disability Equality Partnership (DEP))
Thursday, 17 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4046
* Introduction to digital storytelling
(Pilgrim Projects Limited)
Friday, 18 April 2008 - Sunday, 20 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3918
* Supporting international students: Staff development training
(Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies)
Friday, 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3991
* 17th international world wide web conference
(The International World Wide Web Conferences Steering
Committee and Beihang University)
Monday, 21 April 2008 - Friday, 25 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3930
* ASME OSCE Masterclass
(ASME)
Monday, 21 April 2008 - Tuesday, 22 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4014
* Use of personal development planning in the preparation
of health professionals
(Health Sciences & Practice Subject Centre)
Monday, 21 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4026
* Blogs, RSS and Wikis: tools for dissemination,
collaboration and information gathering
(UKeiG)
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3986
* Evaluating e-learning
(OCSLD)
Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Sunday, 04 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3578
* UMAP MCQ writing workshop
(UMAP)
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3688
* ePortfolios for the 21st century
(The Higher Education Academy, the Centre for
Recording Achievement (CRA) and QAA Scotland set)
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4000
* Two day workshop: Teaching qualitative methods
to undergraduates
(Psychology Network)
Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Thursday, 24 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4030
* 'Solving the puzzle?' Centre for Interprofessional
e-Learning annual conference
(Centre for Interprofessional e-Learning)
Thursday, 24 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3938
* Employability and professional learning
(Academy Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics
and Area Studies (LLAS))
Friday, 25 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4044
* Intensive introductory research methods course
(JASME)
Saturday, 26 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4019
* CHIME open evening
(CHIME)
Monday, 28 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4002
* Next generation environments conference 2008:
Understanding needs, unravelling complexities and
applying practice
(Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) Users and
Innovation Programme)
Tuesday, 29 April 2008 - Wednesday, 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=4009
* SEDA fellowship briefing and development day:
SEDA PDF mentoring and recognising: an initial and
continuing development day
(Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA))
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3951
* The teaching-research interface: Implications for
practice in HE and FE
(ESCALATE Subject Centre)
Tuesday, 29 April 2008 - Wednesday, 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?ev=3995
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Other news
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Latest news from:
http://www.medev.ac.uk/resources/news/
* Inclusive practice resource available
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2979
* Publication of revised QAA benchmark statements
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2984
* Launch of the College and University Support Network
(CUSN)
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2985
* Education for sustainable development project
quarterly e-Newsletter
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2964
* Education for sustainable development regional
communication lists available including Scotland,
Wales and SW England
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2965
* GMC helps to open the gates for disabled medical
students, including videos of speeches by disabled
medical students, doctors and disability experts
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2967
* GMC call for members of the PLAB part 1, part 2
panels and writing pool
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2969
* UCAS tariff scores announced for first five diplomas
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2963
* HEFCW consultation: Equality scheme 2008-2010
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2975
* Educational development in the UK: HEDG report
free to download
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2960
* Call for partners in Effective Learning Environments
(ELE) study (Cincinnatti)
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2961
* Statistics for health researchers
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2957
* Dame Carol Black maps the path to a healthier future
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2958
* Launch of JISC/Times Higher award for outstanding
ICT initiative 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2959
* GMC new guidance issued: Personal beliefs and medical practice
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2968
* Reminder of the GDC consultation: What are your
views on our proposed rules for the dental care
professional CPD scheme?
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2987
* Survey on accessibility advice - prizes for completion!
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2953
* Presentations from ePortfolios, identity and
personalised learning in healthcare education now available
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2954
* Special Report 10: Conference proceedings:
ePortfolios, identity and personalised learning in
healthcare education now available
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2955
* Congratulations to the poster and presentation winners
from ePortfolios, identity and personalised learning in
healthcare education
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2956
* DIUS 'innovation nation' white paper published and
available to download
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2970
* HEFCW: Supplementary capital funding allocation 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2973
* DCSF/DIUS consultation: Raising expectations -
enabling the system to deliver
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2978
* HEFCW Remit Letter 2008-09: Welsh Assembly Government
guidance on the distribution of grant in aid for the
financial year 2008-09
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2977
* HEFCE supports higher education in England with increased
funding of £7.5 billion
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2971
* HEFCE welcomes a new ‘University Challenge’: New higher education centres to broaden provision
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2972
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Funding opportunities
Recently advertised*** & this month's forthcoming deadlines
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For full details of funding opportunities:
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?dinky_id=63
* Teaching development fund for HE in FE practitioners:
Up to £3,000 available
(Academy Centre for Bioscience)
Call closes: 16 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1849
* HELP CETL award holder 2008/09 (application)
(Higher Education Learning Partnerships CETL (HELP))
Call closes: 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1834
* Mineralised issue research group travel award***
(British Society for Dental Research)
Call closes: 18 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1925
* Education for sustainable development (ESD) small grants
(The Higher Education Academy)
Call closes: 23 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1900
* The Ian Light award***
(Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Mental Health)
Call closes: 25 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1917
* Call for projects in accounting and client/usage
monitoring framework
(Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC))
Call closes: 28 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1906
* International communities
(Big Lottery Fund)
Call closes: 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1739
* The Miriam Friedman Ben David new educator award
(Association for Medical Education in Europe)
Call closes: 30 April 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1916
* Business and community engagement programme
- call for projects***
(Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC))
Call closes: 1 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1926
* Deadline extended: Departmental workshops***
(Health Sciences and Practice Subject Centre)
Call closes: 17 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1928
* HSAP - call for workshop proposals***
(Health Sciences and Practice Subject Centre)
Call closes: 30 May 2008
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?fo=1927
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Jobs
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Full details of academic jobs from:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/
* Professor in Social Sciences, Cardiff University
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2962
* The University of Southampton, The School of Medicine:
Instructional Designer
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2981
* The University of Southampton, School of Medicine:
Multimedia Developer
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2982
* The University of Southampton, The School of Medicine:
eLearning Developer
http://www.medev.ac.uk/dinky?news=2983
As always, comments on this bulletin are gratefully received.
Kind regards
Suzanne Hardy
Senior Information Advisor
Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine
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