TLASE Updates and Events

This space showcases the latest updates of events and professional learning opportunities related to teaching, learning and assessment, that are organised by UL or other stakeholders.

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Design assessments with academic integrity

This course is designed for educators who are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the educational theory of assessment and a practical knowledge of approaches to high-quality assessment design to assist when (re)designing assessments.

Next Start Date: 18 January 2027

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PESS Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee members stand by a screen following their 'Lunch and Learn event'

LTAC Event: ‘Lunch and learn’

On 25th March, the PESS Learning, Teaching & Assessment Committee (LTAC) organised a ‘Lunch and learn’ event to share and discuss innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement across lectures and labs, with practical insights from:

Mark Lyons – integrating problem-based learning case studies
Emmet M. – using pre-lab quizzes through Brightspace
Brendan O'Keeffe – interactive tools including Kahoot & Vevox

Generative AI in Higher Education Teaching & Learning

Gen AI in Higher Education Teaching & Learning: Principles for Ethical AI Adoption

This document establishes the core foundations for the responsible introduction and sustained use of generative AI in higher education teaching and learning. Each provision addresses a distinct dimension of responsible adoption, including how we maintain academic standards, what transparency we owe to our communities, how we evaluate and procure tools, and where boundaries must be drawn around acceptable use.