Open University Praxis Centre for Scholarship and Innovation bringing together academics from Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) âand Institute of Educationalâ Technology (IET)â to promote and support scholarship in teaching and learning.
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This month's Praxis podcast episode is available! @oliviakellyou.bsky.social chats to Jo Bartlett & Vicky Heffer from @openuniversity.bsky.social's Nursing programme about a scholarship project on peer-mentoring for new practice tutors. Have a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1fbP...
đŁ Taking a moment this Easter break to plan your next scholarship project?
The Praxis Funding Call 2026â27 is open!
Weâre backing studentsâasâpartners projects that build on existing scholarship and align with advancing social mobility.
Message us for your application form.
Here we go! Welcome Dr Mark Carrigan our keynote for this yearâs Open University #PraxisOpenSeminar2026
Excited to welcome Dr Mark Carrigan as keynote speaker for our @OpenUniversity #PraxisOpenSeminar2026!
From Anxiety to Agency: Unlocking AIâs Creative Potential in Higher Education
Join us from 9:45 for a chat ahead of a prompt 9:55 start. Donât miss it! @azumahcarol.bsky.social
Looking forward to tomorrowâs #OpenUniversity #PraxisOpenSeminar2026: From Anxiety to Agency â Unlocking AIâs Creative Potential in HE. As AI sparks worry and debate, how do we move beyond fear? @MarkCarrigan will explore how AI can catalyse creativity and deeper thinking. @CarolAzumah
No April Fools here - the latest Praxis podcast episode now available! @oliviakellyou.bsky.social chats with Olwyn O'Malley & Joanna Mirek-Tooth to explore their recent scholarship project supporting joint-degree students at the @openuniversity.bsky.social Listen đ open.spotify.com/episode/0Eou...
How can technology strengthen community in distance education? Olivia Kellyâs Praxis Project, Creating Harmony from Discord, explores innovative ways to support connection and belonging for remote learners. #OnlineLearning #DistanceEducation #TeachingInnovation
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Join us on 29 April for the Into Practice hubâs first seminar!
With @ursulastickler.bsky.social, Leigh Worrall, and a keynote from Kris Stutchbury on teacher development in subâSaharan Africa.
Details: university.open.ac.uk/scholarship-...
#SoTL @azumahcarol.bsky.social
How can interactive tools support critical writing?
Bob Hallawellâs Praxis Project explores a new interactive writing tool in Demystifying Critically. Watch the video to learn more. #EdTech #AcademicSkills @openuniversity.bsky.social @azumahcarol.bsky.social
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⨠Weâre gearing up for the 8th annual Praxis Festival of Scholarship this week!
Led by @azumahcarol.bsky.social the event is open to everyone, and weâd love you to join us.
đ View the full programme and register on our website:
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#SoTL #FestivalOfScholarship
