DELTA: An Unexpected Journey

I had been told the DELTA was an intense and difficult process but little did I know… In my interview for my DELTA, I was told I was ‘too academic’ and ‘hadn’t travelled enough’ to have the sufficient knowledge to complete the course. I hadn’t been to Thailand or Portugal to teach English after my……

The rise of the ‘have-done’ list

So, if you’re sitting on an uncomfortable dining chair, at a breakfast bar, or on the sofa while you’re children climb over you, perhaps reduce the pressure of your once loved to-do list and consider the comfort of a have-done list. Remember, what you’re doing is an achievement and you should be proud of yourself for achieving, whatever it is. 

3MT at the University of Greenwich

So the University of Greenwich 3MT competition is coming around for another year. For any PhD students thinking of getting involved, here is a short review of my experience. A few years back in a PhD rep meeting we were discussing events we could run to create a better environment for PhD students to socialise……

It’s like running on a treadmill, you’re making progress but not going anywhere

…finally I could see the end and I had a goal. And, as I’m so organised, I was naively confident that I could meet this. Come on, I had four chapters written, half way through my fifth and my data was collected, and (half) analysed. Easy. No?

Why it was cheaper to buy a bike than use the Santander bike scheme.

Mid-June, rush-hour. The tube is roasting, my face is dangerously close to a man’s armpit, I can’t reach my headphones because someone is pressed up against my bag and I thought “there’s got to be a better way”. That morning, outside the university building, I saw a smiling gentleman push his Santander bike into the……

Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference 2018

Despite only being able to attend 1 day of the 3 day Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference 2018, I have once again been inspired and encouraged by the variety of new, re-creation of old and improvement of current pedagogies. Worried I would be one of the few that did not have a background in……

Two legged animals at the zoo

For the second year running, ZSL London Zoo opened its gates after dark to let us all peer at the animals while they put on their night caps and as the nocturnals sleepily awake as if they’ve been on an all-nighter the night before. The over 18’s event was filled with festival style food stores,……

SHIFT annual conference of learning and teaching 2018

My reflection on the SHIFT annual conference of learning & teaching.

Postgraduate Research Poster Competition

I am honoured to be the faculty winner for the Postgraduate Research Poster Competition at RETI’s launch on 6th December.

Teaching House Presents… Harriet Lowe!

For any that missed my Teaching House Presents session, here it is!