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Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Ross is studying Urban and Regional Development MSc at Cardiff University.

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A fond goodbye…

A fond goodbye…

Posted on 31 August 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I write this, on the morning of my last day as Pro Vice Chancellor, in a state of shock (where has the last 40 years gone?) and sadness (the academic […]

Centre for Education Innovation Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

Centre for Education Innovation Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

Posted on 6 July 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I was delighted to open the Centre for Education Innovation’s Learning and Teaching Conference today on the theme of Active Learning. The event had “sold out” in under two weeks […]

Centre for Student Life consultation event

Centre for Student Life consultation event

Posted on 8 June 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I’m delighted that the University Council has now approved the case to build a Centre for Student Life on Park Place, next to the Students’ Union. It represents a once-in-a-generation investment in the student experience at Cardiff University and will transform the delivery of non-academic student services.

Centre for Education Innovation: gathering momentum

Centre for Education Innovation: gathering momentum

Posted on 1 June 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Earlier this month, we announced the outcome of the first round of applications to the Centre for Education Innovation’s new Innovation Fund. I was delighted by the quality of the […]

New Dean to lead learning and teaching innovation

New Dean to lead learning and teaching innovation

Posted on 26 November 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Last week saw exciting developments in the future of Learning and Teaching at Cardiff. At the beginning of the week we appointed a Dean for Education Innovation, Dr Robert Wilson […]

Graduation 2015: Celebrating student success

Graduation 2015: Celebrating student success

Posted on 17 July 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Today saw the conclusion of our 2015 Graduation celebrations. Graduation Week is undoubtedly a high point in the academic year. It's an opportunity to recognise all the effort and commitment from students and staff – and their families – that results […]

#HE2030 – what will today’s three-year olds expect of their university experience?

#HE2030 – what will today’s three-year olds expect of their university experience?

Posted on 2 July 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I thoroughly enjoyed chairing the lively panel discussion that concluded our very well attended Education Portfolio Showcase today. The topic in question was “What will learning and teaching look like […]

Wales University Royal Naval Unit

Posted on 13 June 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Today I had the pleasure to be the Guest of Honour at the Wales University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) Ceremonial Leavers’ Divisions passing out parade. We were extremely fortunate with […]

Careers and Employability Celebration Evening

Posted on 9 June 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I was delighted to attend the Careers and Employability celebration this evening. The event celebrated the amazing achievements of so many of our students who have engaged in a range […]

Growing leadership capacity in learning and teaching

Growing leadership capacity in learning and teaching

Posted on 4 June 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

The Leadership and Management Development Programme for Research Team Leaders is an established and successful part of our staff development portfolio. Today we held the final session of Leading Teaching […]