Collaborative action research: exploring the complexities of students' expectations and experiences of widening participation

The Higher Education Academy and Newman University College would like to invite you to the above research seminar, which is part of Research Seminar Series 2009: Access and Success for All.  Details of the Series are available at: www.heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/learning/national_research_seminar
 
Details of the above seminar including abstract, speakers and bookings are available at: www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/RSS_Newman_111109

This seminar investigates how the processes and outcomes of collaborative action research can be used to:

• Present the initial findings of widening participation amongst the first cohort of students;
• Reflect on how the action research can be used to inform strategy and how the methods can be adopted by the other institutions;
• Identify and explore the implications of developing the research capacity of the ‘student voice’ for institutional strategies and practices.
  

Speakers:

• Professor Stan Tucker, Dean of School of Community and Professional Studies

• Dr Dave Trotman, Head of Education Studies
• Representatives of the 10 members of staff from Education and Professional Studies

30 free places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a place, please email Carol Millington directly.