University of Leeds Showcase: Have you booked your place yet?
As a leading sponsor of the Leeds Digital Festival, the largest digital festival in the north, we are proud to be presenting the University of Leeds Showcase; a University-wide event highlighting the very best in digital technology that the University has to offer!
Join us on 1st of May at the University of Leeds Showcase. The Showcase, which will be hosted in Nexus from 12pm, features an open exhibition and a rich programme of workshops.
Come and browse the exhibition stands in the Atrium from midday where you can try out some of our free online courses and chat with representatives of the Digital Education Service, Leeds University Union and teams from the Leeds Institute of Medical Education. Find out more
Online learning supporting professional development.
May 1- 14:30-15:30
Register for this insightful workshop from the Digital Education Service! Our team will take you through the design and development process of our range of online courses; specifically designed to support and enhance professional growth. You’ll see how we implement appropriate pedagogy, engaging content and collaborative activities to create rich, engaging and effective learning experiences. How can online learning supporting your professional development? Book your place now
21st Century Digital Skills for a Diverse Workforce
May 1- 17:00-17:30 Drinks reception & 17:30-18:30 Panel Discussion
Following a refreshing drinks reception, we will be hosting a panel discussion around the challenges of securing a diverse range of staff with appropriate values, attributes and skills for the 21st Century workplace.
This session, chaired by Professor Neil Morris, Dean for Digital Education at the University of Leeds, will introduce a series of new online courses being developed with support from TechMums, UK Black Tech and Nesta. The courses are funded by the Institute of Coding to support learners in developing 21st-century skills to improve their opportunities for employment and enhance their career. Following the panel discussion, you will be encouraged to have a say in shaping these courses to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate. Come and contribute to the design of new online courses to support employability. Book your place now (limited availability).