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Education Fellowship Programmes

Our AdvanceHE-accredited Cardiff University Education Fellowship Programmes help staff develop their learning and teaching and gain recognition for their professional practice.

The Cardiff University Education Fellowship Programmes equip staff with the skills that they need to become effective educators and are designed to be engaging, light-touch and practice-focussed.

The programmes have been co-developed by a wide range of staff and students to meet the needs of participants and the University.

Find out more about our Education Fellowships Programmes in this trailer

The Fellowships programmes replaced the previous Academic Practice and Learning to Teach programmes in September 2021. The Fellowships programmes are open to all staff and postgraduate students who are involved in teaching and/or learning support.

These include;

  • a new lecturer designing your first modules or teaching sessions
  • a graduate tutor or demonstrator
  • a member of professional services teaching staff or students
  • an information professional or technician providing workshops or lab support
  • or an experienced leader co-ordinating education programmes, or leading aspects of teaching and learning

Structure

They are structured around thematic blended learning workshops and support participants to create an online portfolio which can lead to the internationally recognised awards of Associate Fellow (AFHEA), Fellow (FHEA) or Senior Fellow (SFHEA).

Programmes

Associate Fellow Programme

The Associate Fellow Programme is aimed at those who deliver teaching of all kinds, such as postgraduate research students getting started with teaching, clinical and technical staff who support student learning, and professional services staff who support learning of staff or students. It will convey Advance HE Associate Fellow status.

Fellow Programme

The Fellow Programme is a programme of seven workshops aimed at new academic and professional services staff with roles in design, delivery and assessment in learning and teaching. Completing the Education Fellowship Programme conveys the award of Advance HE Fellow, which is a key probation requirement for Grade 6 lecturers.

Senior Fellow Programme

The Senior Fellow Programme is a short programme of 7 workshops aimed at staff who lead aspects of learning and teaching, and is suitable for individuals whose comprehensive understanding and effective practice provides a basis from which they lead or influence those who teach and/or support high-quality learning. Completing the Education Fellowship Programme conveys the award of Advance HE Senior Fellow.