The University of Leeds and Institute for Experiential and Skills Based Learning (IESBL) will be hosting an event to dig deeper into all aspects of work, employability and experiential learning.
The event is part of the IESBL’s enquiry into ‘work’ space. In this space, we’re looking to explore the work-integrated/employer-engaged milieu. The ways we can learn from, reframe and reposition ‘the placement’ in creative ways. The ways we can improve the equity, scale, and reach of work-integrated/employer-engaged learning opportunities, so that all students can meaningfully engage and benefit.
The free event will take place on 26 March 2024 at the University of Leeds Student Union. The event will start at 10.30am and finish by 4.00pm. Through the day, we will hear from:
We will also host workshops to crystalise what we, as a sector, should do to open up more opportunities. As ever with an IESBL event, we’re inviting provocations to challenge ourselves to see if we’re on the right path. Are we really positioning students at the front and centre of the process? How do we give all students the opportunity to access work related opportunities? What’s the scaffold we need to put in place? And are we close to implementing this? Please let us know if you’d like to contribute a provocation by emailing shantha.shanmugalingam@groupgti.com.
Our aim is to bring together everyone who has a role to play in enhancing experiential learning and growing its impact. Please do extend this invitation to students, technicians and other practitioners in your network. Places are limited and priority will be given to cross university groups.
As with the civics event (co-hosted with the University of Westminster and National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement), our aim is to leave the room with concrete next steps. Steps which allow the sector to renew our vision for experiential learning and the future of universities alongside it.
