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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
1DAY ONE – 29 JUNE
7:30-9:00 Pre-conference and technical preparations
Plenary Session
9:00-10:00 Keynote Panel Discussion: How students are redefining the classroom
Exploring how students have influenced and informed how business and management education has been delivered during the Covid-19 crisis; and how student needs and
expectations are shaping learning & teaching strategy for next academic year.
Professor Sonia Dickinson, Dean, Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business and Law, Curtin University; Chair, Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) L&T Network
Dr Esther Jubb, Head of Academic Services, Pearson
Professor Osama Khan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education, University of Surrey
Moderator: Dr Cathy Minnet-Smith, Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching & Student Experience, Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England
10:00-10:30 Break
Innovations in online learning and Innovations in online learning and Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Effective assessment & constructive
teaching teaching ready graduates feedback
10:30-11:00 The DigitalHack Methodology: Super- Building digital business skills with digital Putting the Team in Microsoft Teams: To what extent does a dialogical approach
charged learning through digital accounting and data analytics platforms virtual teaching of practical skills to feedback improve students
collaboration (Xero, Tableau, PowerBI and Excel) engagement and learning experience?
We explain how we have used authentic
In this presentation, we introduce the Technology empowered learning can close and practical online experiences in a core This presentation will explore the
DigitalHack methodology. It is a the gap between business, accounting second year module to enhance accounting pedagogical function of 'feedback literacy'
structured and collaborative way for theory and current business practice. students’ employability. We have done and 'feedback as dialogue' in improving
students to work on new solutions to Business and accounting educators need to this by bringing an employability specialist students' academic experiences in Higher
complex business and societal challenges help learners to build these relevant onto the module’s teaching team to deliver Education. The paper considers the extent
using a variety of digital tools and business skills and business financial sessions and, importantly, to make the to which students understanding of the
platforms. We also provide an example literacy for a digital age where technology employability skills embedded in the discourses used to encode the grade
of a DigitalHack that we have successfully has enabled “business at the speed of module explicit. descriptors from a tutor perspective can
designed and delivered. thought”. We explore the power of ‘hands improve their academic performances.
on’, individualized learning in the Dr Dawn Reilly
Dr Mike Cooray classroom, on the real tools and with the Associate Professor of Accounting Dr Precious Akponah
Professor of Strategy, Ashridge Executive real stories of business today. Education, University of Greenwich Teaching Fellow in Marketing, University of
Education at Hult International Business Leicester
School Judith Cambridge Katherine Leopold
Co-CEO, AccountingPod Teaching Fellow in Employability,
Dr Rikke Duus University of Greenwich
Lecturer (Education) and Research Dr Suresh Sood
Associate, University College London, Data Scientist, AccountingPod
School of Management
2Leading learning & teaching teams Innovations in online learning & teaching Effective assessment & constructive Developing enterprising, ethical and work-
feedback ready graduates
10:30-11:00 Leading education focused career Educators’ Responses to Covid-19: “It’s ridiculous that you expected me to Redesigning a work-related module for
development: towards a common Experiential Learning and Virtual Spaces write about a topic that isn’t available on food and nutrition postgraduates
understanding of scholarship and its Google”: Supporting students to learn
outputs The session explains how two from failure Details to be announced
scholars/educators working in a Higher
Details to be announced Education University in the United Kingdom This roundtable, informed by an analysis of Jo Pearce
adjusted and transitioned their previously student emails reacting to disappointing Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University
Dr Susan Smith “hand-on learning” delivery modes from a assessment results, enables participants to
Associate Dean (Education and Students) physical to an online space in response to explore how failure might be normalised as Lauren Hellicar
University of Sussex Business School Covid-19. We describe the approaches a lever for learning. Collectively we will Student Researcher, Sheffield Hallam
taken and the resulting experience. explore, how students might be enabled to University
Dr David Walker better see learning opportunities in
Associate Pro Vice Chancellor (Education Dr Stephanie Slater perceived failure and to thereby learn to George Wheatley
and Students), University of Brighton Reader in International Marketing and fail better. Student Researcher, Sheffield Hallam
Strategy, Cardiff Business School University
60 min workshop (10:30-11:30) Dr Kate Black
Matthew Exton Associate Professor / Director of Education, Lucie Nield
Lecturer & MBM Course Director, Cardiff Newcastle Business School, Northumbria Senior lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University
Business School University
Dr Russell Warhurst
Associate Professor / Director of Ethics,
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria
University
3Innovations in online learning and teaching Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Effective assessment & constructive feedback
graduates
11:00-11:30 Using a facilitated business simulation for learning Using LinkedIn in the curriculum: how pre-professional Promoting students' deep learning and employability
online: The case of Accounting Bissim identity development and celebrating success enhances through individualised assignment
graduates’ work-readiness
Accounting Bissim is a ‘Facilitated Simulation’. This means Individualised assignments enhance deep learning by
that the tutor plays a central role in facilitating the Mid-Covid-19 pandemic, where physical opportunities to requiring of each student to proceed with only principles
progress of the simulation, making sure that all students maintain career development have contracted, using as a commonality between peers. The ensuing deeper
have the opportunity to contribute. Prior to Covid this was LinkedIn has provided the virtual environment in which knowledge/enhanced skills nexus fosters critical thinking.
done in the classroom, but this obviously had to change. students can continue exploring and enhancing their Students develop an increased sense of achievement that
This case-study will demonstrate how a facilitated employability (self-efficacy). In addition, it has the added promotes feelings of ownership, independence, and
simulation was taken online whilst still retaining all of it’s twofold benefit of some interesting unintended results: confidence - attributes prized in the wider business and
advantages in student engagement, understanding and the small wins and specifically the celebration and management workplace.
the development of soft skills. acknowledgement that influence progress and the
conversational intelligence, seen here through Teddy Foster
Darren Sparkes interactions on LinkedIn, that strengthens success. Senior Lecture in Accounting and Finance, Royal Holloway,
Associate Professor, De Montfort University University of London
Julie Fowlie
Matt Davies Principal Lecturer, Brighton Business School Dr Ling Xiao
Senior Teaching Fellow, Aston Business School Dr Clare Forder Senior Lecturer in Finance and Financial Management,
Foundation Year Course Leader, Brighton Business School Royal Holloway, University of London
Lisa Weaver
Associate Professor, Warwick Business School
Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Innovations in online learning & teaching Effective assessment and constructive feedback
graduates
11:00-11:30 Salford to Success – How to rapidly build a virtual work- Netflixing your unit: How bookending and storyboarding Session to be announced
ready programme at scale removes complexity and leads to less anxious, more
empowered and engaged learners Alejandra Ramos
Details to be announced Associate Professor of Economics, Trinity College Dublin
With the pace and intensity of block delivery, never has it
Dr Charles Knight been so important for educators to think carefully about Liliana Caimacan
Associate Dean (Student Experience), University of Salford how we storyboard our subjects. Ensuring clarity, Professor of Innovations, Design Thinking, Marketing,
engagement and empowerment for our students is very Brand Management, Digital; Research Fellow, Hult
much under the spotlight. This innovative practice of International Business School
Netflixing a unit demonstrates a simple way to do just
that.
Allie Johns
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
11:30-12:00 Break
4Leading learning & teaching teams Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Innovations in online learning and Effective assessment & constructive
ready graduates teaching feedback
12:00-12:30 Leading innovation in teaching practice No travel required: providing international An Innovative Alternative Approach to the Assessment Design and Support for Block
experience to students Traditional Thesis for Business Schools Teaching of First Year Students: Case
Along with sharing a successful approach Study of a Business School Module
to leading teaching enhancement in a This session will outline the evolving This session will showcase an alternative
large Business School, this session will approaches to enhancing students’ approach to the traditional thesis which Details to be announced
encourage participants to reflect on their international experiences within a has been specifically designed for part time
own opportunities to develop postgraduate programme. Participants will students who are studying online. Under Dr Sumona Mukhuty
communities of practice that positively learn how the approaches were designed this approach, students can choose Department Education Lead - Principal
impact education quality in their own and utilised in this postgraduate between a traditional thesis or a business Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan
institutions. Approaches that involve programme and how they may be able to consultancy project and this session will University
working in partnership with current and adapt a similar approach in their own explain how these have been effectively
recent students will be shown as critical practices. combined in one module along with
to navigating ever-changing external and showcasing the supporting online
internal pressures. Dr Mazia Yassim interactive research methods resources
Faculty Quality Enhancement Lead which have been developed.
Dr Alison Truelove Programme Leader, Marketing, Events and
Director, Centre for Innovation in Tourism, University of Greenwich Dr Shonagh Douglas
Business Education, University of Exeter Course Leader, Robert Gordon University
Business School
Supporting disadvantaged students Innovations in online learning & teaching Breakout
12:00-12:30 Eliminating the Award Gap through Sustained Panel Airfix teaching: encouraging time on task through
Discussion Forums: A Regional Collaborative Approach structured materials Session to be announced
The North West Award Gap Group was set up with the aim
of working towards eliminating the award gaps for Black, What do students do when we aren’t there? Are you
Asian, and Minority Ethnic student groups. The regional frustrated by a lack of engagement with materials or
collaborative model presented in this session provides a preparation for seminars? Me too. So here are some ideas
sound framework to be replicated across the country to we tested out prior to and during the pandemic. Integrate
achieve the momentum required to eliminate the award formative feedback and assessment for learning with
gap. weekly guidance.
Dr Olatunde Durowoju, Senior Lecturer, School of Roger Saunders
Business and Management, Liverpool John Moores Associate Professor Curriculum Innovation, Leicester
University Castle Business School
Dr Adam Shore, Director of School of Business and
Management, Liverpool John Moores University
Dr Hannah-Louise Holmes, Head of Department,
Accounting Finance and Banking, Manchester
Metropolitan University
5Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Innovations in online learning & teaching Effective assessment & constructive feedback
graduates
12:30-13:00 Success! Developing the employment capital of first year Innovations in online work-based learning: Virtually Don’t let “dangling data” substitutes for effective
undergraduate – consequences of an inadvertent series connecting to business feedback. Improve engagement!
of events The pandemic took a significant toll on the availability of
placement opportunities at Aberdeen Business School. This session will discuss the importance of feedback and
This study will discuss the series of events that occurred in The School was able to adapt to changing circumstances examine ways in which tutors can improve student
the development of employability curriculum delivered to by introducing a hybrid model which blended work-based engagement with feedback. Whilst many know that acting
a large cohort of first year undergraduate business learning (hosted within SMEs) together with more, formal on feedback is important, this gives the opportunity to
management students. It will discuss the positive academic and employability related learning. The delivery learn how this can be put into operation and to ensure
outcomes this had on the development of employment and assessment of this hybrid approach will be showcased that students amend their learning approaches and
capital, and what best practices were extrapolated, and critiqued during the Case-Study Presentation. feedforward. A case study will be used to facilitate
replicated and adopted with ease. discussions and reflection.
Dr Simon Fraser
Tracy Bingham, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Manchester Senior Lecturer, Robert Gordon University Dr Wilfrid Flanda
Metropolitan University Lecturer in Management, Westminster Business School
Erica Cargill
John Byrne, Programme Leader / Employability Lead Academic Strategic Lead, Robert Gordon University
Business Management Programmes, Manchester
Metropolitan University Dr James Cunningham
Academic Team Lead, Robert Gordon University
Supporting disadvantaged students Breakout Innovations in online learning and teaching
12:30-13:00 Framework for Inclusive Teaching and reducing Awarding Session to be announced Barriers to innovation in digital learning
Gaps
Details to be announced
This session introduces a Framework for Inclusive
Teaching, initially designed to reduce awarding gaps for Dr Ivan Mitchell
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students, but Associate Professor & Director of Digital Technology,
adopting approaches that support diverse students. Three University of East Anglia
lenses are used: accessibility, representation/sense of
belonging, and equipping students to succeed. The James Gardiner
options provided can be chosen and combined in Associate Professor & Director of Employability, University
response to data, increasing inclusivity in learning and of East Anglia
teaching
Sara Bird
Faculty Academic Director for Learning, Teaching and
Assessment Innovation, Bristol Business School
13:00-13:30 Break
6Plenary Session
13:30-14:30 Keynote Panel Discussion: Tackling racial inequality and improving inclusion
Exploring the challenges facing non-white staff and students and the ways in which business schools through individual and institutional action can become more culturally nuanced
and diverse.
Judith Francois, Associate Dean for Access and Participation, Kingston University
Dr Bernadine Idowu, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of West London
Dr Barbara Ritter, Dean, Davis College of Business, Executive Director of Career Services, Jacksonville University
Dr Kathlyn Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Hertfordshire Business School; Chair, Chartered ABS Race Equality Action Group
14:30-15:00 Break
Encouraging and engaging the student Upskilling and reskilling the UK workforce Innovations in online learning and Innovations in online learning and
voice teaching teaching
15:00-15:30 Embedding Reflective Practice into the Innovation Communities of Practice, Business not as usual: adapting a Business Developing an online ’Thesis Conference’:
curriculum from Day 1 Enhancing Dynamic Capabilities and Open School to hybrid learning in response to Making the most of online-large events to
Innovation across a region the pandemic bring undergraduate research to life
This presentation outlines how reflective
practice has been embedded one of the The presentation will describe a successful Details to be announced This paper explores the continued
undergraduate business programmes this Executive Education programme designed development of an immersive, virtual,
academic year in LJMU. By developing to enhance the Dynamic Capabilities Dr Barry Avery block-based teaching format of Research
reflective practice in an intense 6 weeks (Teece, 2007) of businesses within an Director of Learning and Teaching, Kingston Methods in the final year of an
module at Level 4 in semester 1 to ‘Open Innovation Community of Practice’. University Undergraduate Management Programme.
support students who are transitioning The programme pedagogy was based on We will outline the key learning stages in
into university students have been able social learning theory (Bandura, 1977) and Dr Becky Leed the online evolution of the block teaching
to reflect own journeys to date and Communities of Practice (Wenger et al, Head of Department, Kingston University design. Participants will benefit from the
develop future action plans as they start 2002). The content placed emphasis on experience of challenges and often
their academic journeys. innovation dynamics and design thinking Ian Roberts unanticipated positive consequences
tools and techniques. Head, Kingston Business School entrenched in pedagogical change.
Dr Jan Brown
Senior lecturer in Marketing and Dr Gary Walpole Dr James Cunningham, Academic Team
Entrepreneurship, Liverpool Business Director Circular Economy, Innovation Lead, Robert Gordon University
School Communities, Cardiff Metropolitan
University Erica Cargill, Academic Strategic Lead,
Robert Gordon University
Dr Emily Bacon
Lecturer, Swansea University Lisa Collie, Lecturer in Human Resource
Management, Robert Gordon University
Dr Simon Fraser, Senior Lecturer, Robert
Gordon University
7Effective assessment & constructive Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Innovations in online learning and Breakout
feedback ready graduates teaching
15:00-15:30 Using opinion mining to understand and Developing work-ready students through The 3Cs of Async: Educators as Creators, Session to be announced
respond to student feedback on co-constructed interdisciplinary academic Curators and Connectors
teaching practice in the field of visual brand
communications In this presentation, I will introduce my
This paper shows how opinion mining concept the ‘3Cs of Async’ and explain how
(OM) technology, can be used to extract In this session, the co-authors share academic faculty can take on the roles of
valuable information from student highlights of their piece of action research Creator, Curator and Connector (the 3Cs).
evaluation of teaching (SET), by into academic practice, and how best to co- This approach can assist colleagues in the
mitigating cognitive biases and revealing create interdisciplinary practice-based planning, design and development of
the links between structured and learning. Working on a set of interventions async-led course material, including audio,
unstructured data. Five business school targeted at a group of Marketing and video and interactive features.
courses were analysed and OM revealed Photography students at NTU, the study
insights that were not obtained from a utilises reflective lenses (industry, students, Dr Rikke Duus
straightforward reading of the SET. and collaborating academics) to develop Lecturer (Education) and Research
these interdisciplinary practices in the Associate, University College London,
Lynn Bradley teaching of visual brand communications. School of Management
Lecturer, University of Glasgow
Dr Rotimi Olaniyan Dr Mike Cooray
Dr Geetha Selvaretnam Full-Time MBA Course Lead, Nottingham Professor of Strategy, Ashridge Executive
Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow Business School Education at Hult International Business
School
Dr Yunhyong Kim Martine Hamilton Knight
Lecturer, University of Glasgow Senior Lecturer (Visual Communications),
School of Arts Nottingham Trent University
8Encouraging and engaging the student Upskilling and reskilling the UK workforce Innovations in online learning and Student health and wellbeing
voice teaching
15:30-16:00 Engaging the student voice in the cloud: Upskilling in Challenging Times: The Case Designing a holistic academic skills online Supporting Student Health And Well-being
Lessons learned from implementing a of Ulster University’s PgC Business assessment In A Virtual World
Student Voice Online Platform at Ulster Analysis and Consulting
University Participants will learn how the structure of This case study presentation will share
This session explains how this rapid the new online assessment evolved, how it how, via a co-development coaching
This case study presentation shares how response online programme provided was based on the analysis of previous method, international female students
to best elicit student feedback in real- upskilling and reskilling opportunities for student performance and current research, were supported in maintaining their mental
time using an online platform, “UNITU”. people impacted by Covid. Key reflections and the focus on helping students to health and well-being through the
While demonstrating a good practice in include active collaboration with industry recognise the interconnected nature of challenges of Covid19, the introduction to
methodology (including co-design and and government, the application of project- ‘good’ academic practice, the importance online learning and the problems of social
authorship of study with student), it based learning, integrating data skills of including academic and non-academic isolation they created. The importance of
presents an opportunity, not only to development, and how an online learning source material and avoidance of any listening to the student voice and designing
learn about the UNITU system, but also community was created. mentioned of plagiarism. bespoke interventions for student support
to debate the process of engaging will be discussed.
students in research and the challenges Helen McKenna Sarah Carnegie
perceived by staff. Teaching Fellow and Course Director, Lecturer, Newcastle University Business Dr Gillian Forster
Amanda Mulholland Ulster University Business School School Director of Education Postgraduate
Student Voice Manager, Ulster University Programmes, Northumbria University
Students' Union Paul Mellon
Teaching Fellow and Course Director, Dr Dawn Whitton
Nicole Parkinson Kelly Ulster University Business School Director of Employability, Northumbria
VP Education, Ulster University Students' University
Union Claire Shields
Kirsty-Marie Kelly Director of Capability & Development at Ruth Leggett
Student / Faculty Rep, Ulster University PwC Operate, PwC Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University
Business School
Marie Bleuze
Dr Paul Joseph-Richard Postgraduate Student, Northumbria
Lecturer in HRM, Ulster University University
Business School
9Effective assessment & constructive Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Breakout Innovations in online learning and
feedback ready graduates teaching
15:30-16:00 Virtual Team Working – using innovative Do academically stronger students choose Session to be announced Enhancing blended learners’ engagement
assessment methods to build this key to pursue work placements at enrolment? and retention through web-based digital
skill in our graduates software applications: A preliminary
This paper presents the results of an study.
Virtual team working is arguably a vital analysis of the impact of year-long work
graduate employability skill perhaps placements on students’ final year This case study discusses the implications
more now than ever before. In this academic performance. Our analysis finds for applying web-based applications, such
interactive case study session, we will that academically stronger students do as ‘Nearpod’ and ‘Ment.io’ to demonstrate
explore with you the challenges of choose to do work placements and that how to achieve the desired positive
developing this skill in our students, ideas they are more likely to complete work impacts on student engagement,
for teaching virtual team working and our placements. Further, the completion of a achievement, retention, and progression.
experience of successes and lessons work placement contributes to significantly
learned in delivering a final year module. better performance in the final year. Dr Emmanuel Murasiranwa
Business Lecturer-Leadership and
Dr. Chris Owen Dr Michael McCann Management, Arden University
Senior Teaching Fellow, Aston Business Senior Lecturer in Economics, Nottingham
School Business School Dr Dominic Appiah
Business Lecturer-Leadership and
Jen Knight Dr Michael Hewitt Management. Arden University
Group Administrator, Aston Business Principal Lecturer, Nottingham Business
School School
16:00-16:30 Break
10Innovations in online learning and Upskilling and reskilling the UK workforce Upskilling and reskilling the UK workforce Developing enterprising, ethical and
teaching work-ready graduates
16:30-17:00 Are virtual breakout rooms a blessing or The value of executive education Levelling up in analytical skills: business Co-designing the business school
curse in teaching and learning? programs for small and medium intelligence for all curriculum with employers
Virtual breakout rooms became widely enterprises In modern organisations it is vital to be Business schools are under pressure to
used during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Education is valuable for the able to interact with technology and data, proactively support students in gaining
session will focus on the discussion on the strategic knowledge and skill development thus digital skills have become an essential meaningful employment in a tough
best practices to date for managing needed to promote sustainable business requirement in the graduate marketplace. marketplace. This roundtable session will
breakout rooms. The round table session practices. This is however not always easily We will discuss ways and means to coach debate and share innovative best practice
will contribute to establishing guiding translated to small and medium those with a range of digital skills, data in curriculum collaboration with
principles around roles and expectations, enterprises (SME’s), who perhaps stand to analytics techniques such that they are employers, with the aim of scaffolding
tasks and activities, process and gain or lose more without these capable of using data to inform decisions business learning, as well as increasing
behaviours for an effective and safe knowledge and skills. This exciting and present their work. students’ social capital and work-based
learning environment. discussion aims to review the value of adaptability, to develop enterprising and
Executive Education for SME’s. Dr Christina Phillips work-ready business graduates.
Professor Yelena Kalyuzhnova, Vice-Dean Senior Lecturer Business Analytics,
(International), Henley Business School Dr. Toyin Aderiye Liverpool John Moores University Angela Dalrymple
MBA Director, Sheffield Business School, Director of Education and Student
Dr Tatiana Rowson, Programme Director Sheffield Hallam University Experience, LSBU Business School
for the BA Business and Management,
Henley Business School Angela Ellermeier
Head of Careers and Professional
Olena Khlustova, Teaching Assistant, Partnerships, LSBU Business School
Henley Business School
Innovations in online learning and teaching Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready graduates
16:30-17:30 Ready for your management school studies: supporting students’ transition into Higher Keeping it real: innovations in employability and enterprise in undergraduate business
Education education
The transition to Higher Education is not easy and can lead to high levels of anxiety in In this highly practical workshop, we will pool our collective knowledge and experience to
first year university students. Developing engaged and empowered learners may be the further our understanding of the conditions needed to place meaningful employability at
key to their success. This session seeks to identify and explore the factors associated with the heart of the Business / Management student experience. We will consider the
achievement in learning when transitioning to Higher Education. meaning of ‘employability skills’, pedagogical principles in practice and the authentic
application of formative and summative assessment.
Anna Wos, Teaching Fellow, Lancaster University Management School
Dr Nic Stenberg, Senior Lecturer, Huddersfield Business School
Dr Casey Cross, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Lancaster University
Management School Professor Eleanor Davies, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), Huddersfield Business
School
60 min workshop 60 min workshop
17:30 End of Day One
11DAY TWO – 30 JUNE
7:00-8:30 Technical rehearsals for presenters
Plenary Session
9:00-10:00 Keynote Panel Discussion: Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students
Exploring the impact of the last 12 months on the mental health and wellbeing of staff and students, and what business schools need to do to support communities of staff and
students through the summer and into next academic year.
Zoë Allman, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, De Montfort University
Dr Dominique Thompson, Director, Buzz Consulting
Additional speakers to be announced
Moderator: Dr Alison Truelove, Lead Academic Tutor; Director, Centre for Innovation in Business Education, University of Exeter Business School
10:00-10:30 Break
Addressing emerging issues and Innovation in online teaching and learning Innovations in online learning and Effective assessment & constructive
changing regulations teaching feedback
10:30-11:00 Conducting a Collaborative Online Roundtable Discussion: Topic to be 'My Makeshift Classroom' - Students' Exploring the impact of audio feedback
International Learning (COIL) project in announced Production of Learning Space in the on international students' learning and
times of uncertainty globally, focusing Pandemic wellbeing
on ethical and responsible leaders of Dr Peter Wolstencroft
the future Subject Leader, Liverpool John Moores This session examines the findings from a Extant studies have mainly investigated
University qualitative study with first-year the useful of audio feedback in the
Details to be announced undergraduate business students at Leeds context of domestic students. Our study
Leanne De Main Beckett University. Using participatory aims to explore the impact of the audio
Mary Crossan Associate Dean, De Montford University photographic research methods, the feedback on international students
Assistant Professor in Business, thoughts, feelings and behaviours of learning and well-being and also to
Coventry University students in their remote learning spaces propose a systematic approach to
were explored. process A process of implementing audio feedback across a
Naznin Tabassum iterative coding identified themes such as large teaching team during a pandemic.
Lecturer in Business Strategy, Coventry ‘machine madness’, ‘eat, wash, sleep,
University study, repeat’ and ‘ a room with a view’ Dr Etieno Enang
which shed light on the lived experience Lecturer in Business Management, Faculty
Catherine Skirrow of learning in a pandemic. of Business and Law, Coventry University
Lecturer in Business, Coventry
University Dr Esther Pugh, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Dr Xue Zhou
Beckett University Assistant Professor in Project
Management, Faculty of Business and
Alistair Macauley, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Law, Coventry University
Beckett University
12Developing enterprising, ethical and Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Effective assessment & constructive Developing enterprising, ethical and
work-ready graduates ready graduates feedback work-ready graduates
10:30-11:00 The employability course that just filled Preparing students to be work ready and to Using comparison-based feedback to Developing your own case writing style
that "gap" meet their potential- A Case Study of York develop students’ entrepreneurial to customise cases for your students
Business School mindset
Having identified the lack of This expert-led professional development
transferable and soft skills identified by Details to be announced To learn from teacher comments students workshop (PDW) run by The Case Centre
both students and employers something must compare them against their work is an invaluable opportunity for delegates
else was needed. By creating a new Rebecca Padgett and generate new knowledge out of that to find out more about case writing. It is
employability course solely focusing on Course Leader- Marketing, Tourism, comparison. But what if students also suitable for those who are fairly new to
transferable soft skills this will further Hospitality, Events & Sports Management compare their developing work against case writing as well as more experienced
enhance graduate ready students by Courses, York St John University other information in a video, journal case writers who are looking for fresh
closing the gap over in transferable article or rubric etc? Research in ideas and insights on how to customise
skills, complementing existing career management shows that they actually their cases to ensure maximum student
offerings and sitting for that one more generate better feedback - ideas for learning.
effective students. improvement - than they generate from
comments alone. The Case Centre is renowned worldwide
Patricia Perlman-Dee for its range of case method workshops,
Senior Lecturer, Alliance Manchester Professor David Nicol, Research all run by internationally respected case
Business School Professor, Teaching Excellence, Adam method experts, including award-winning
Smith Business School, University of teachers and writers.
Addressing emerging issues and Innovations in online learning and teaching Glasgow
changing regulations Dr Scott Andrews
11:00-11:30 How do contingent faculty impact New directions, new journeys: innovations in Dr Helen Mullen, Lecturer in Head of the Marketing and Enterprise
Business Schools? teaching and learning delivery Entrepreneurship, Adam Smith Business Department, Worcester Business School
School, University of Glasgow
There is a trend within business schools This paper outlines a current case study from 60 min session - 10:30-11:30
to engage contingent faculty , as hourly Coventry University London where the Dr Nick Quinn, Lecturer in Effective assessment & constructive
paid or associate lecturers. This bid for rethinking of the student learning journey led Entrepreneurship, Adam Smith Business feedback
efficiency has a range of impacts on the to innovations in the teaching and learning School, University of Glasgow
school. This presentation will discuss delivery model. The case study illustrates how
recent research into both and make old traditional models of student learning 60-minute workshop – 10:30-11:30
recommendations for integrating were found to be no longer as effective as they
contingent faculty into the school in the used to be.
interests of justice, 'quality' and growth.
Dr Hany Wells
Rebecca Page-Tickell Associate Dean - Student Experience and
Director of Education and Experience, Quality Assurance, Coventry University London
University of East London
13Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Effective assessment & constructive feedback
graduates graduates
11:00-11:30 Authentic Assessments and Employability: What use is Would you credit it? Facilitating the Learning, Engagement and Assessment of
authenticity if not understood or applied? International Students through the Global Pandemic
Introducing our Employability Skills Programme (ESP)
Using a digital, creative authentic marketing assessment, brought about transactional barriers - how do we progress Covid 19 presented a host of issues for Universities,
we demonstrate how it is important to create an without academic credit? Students and Tutors alike. This case study looks at the
infrastructure, to support students, to ensure that skill ethical issues around Institutions allowing late enrolments
development is not siloed within modules, but rather we Dr Patrick Harte and delayed course engagement. It illustrates how a
show how students can showcase their work in a School Academic Lead, Student Experience, Edinburgh Course Team altered the way it engaged with these
competitive graduate market, where students need to Napier University delayed students to avoid what may otherwise have been
have something “different” on their CV to help them stand a true missed learning opportunity.
out. Dr Gerald Melvin
Lecturer, Strategy, Edinburgh Napier University Harinder Dhesi
Dr Sarah Montano Senior Lecturer, University of East London
Deputy Director of Education (Digital), Birmingham Dr Joan McLatchie
Business School Senior Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University Dr Stephanie Sandland
Senior Lecturer, University of East London
Julie Dickson
School Support Manager, Edinburgh Napier University
11:30-12:00 Break
14Encouraging and engaging the student Effective assessment & constructive feedback Innovations in online learning and Innovations in online learning and
voice teaching teaching
12:00-12:30 Cultural capital and management Facing up to the challenges of Covid-19 on Online peer-mentoring for the Learning E-Portfolio – complexities of
studies: engaging learners' lived teaching and learning practice: Use of online development of cultural intelligence developing critical reflection
experience in distance learning debates to enhance engagement and foster
programmes authentic learning and assessment Cultural intelligence (CQ) and intercultural The learning portfolio is a popular way of
competence are key skills for the encouraging and capturing self-reflection.
The paper discusses opportunities for This case study demonstrates how embedding development of future global leaders and On degree apprenticeships, they provide
positive student engagement through authentic assessment principles within Team the recruitment of young graduates. the infrastructure for apprentices to
sharing cultural/social capital in online Based Learning practice helped to overcome Mentoring and coaching are increasingly capture their ongoing learning. In this
PG modules. Blackboard Collaborate challenges related to synchronous online used in Higher Education, yet we lack presentation, we draw on preliminary
provides for presentations, chat, teaching provision. We discuss how developing practical examples detailing how to findings from a longitudinal study to
informal on-camera or microphone a debate culture helped strengthen student implement these approaches with explore so far missing insights into
contributions, posters, and interactive engagement and fostered an inclusive learning students. This presentation examines the complexities of using learning e-portfolios
tools, all with broad scope for learner experience. We also reveal insights from our deployment of online peer-mentoring to on professional accreditation driven
contributions of unique and diverse learners feedback on the experience and on develop CQ for students in Business and degree programmes such as degree
experiences from their personal and ways to mitigate technology related Management BA programmes. apprenticeships.
professional contexts, as well as sharing limitations.
linguistic capital, another lifelong Karine Mangion Professor Doris Schedlitzki
learning asset. Dr Grigorios Theodosopoulos Senior Lecturer in HRM and International Professor of Organisational Leadership,
Reader in Accounting, Brunel Business School Business, Business and Management, London Metropolitan University
Dr Simon Sweeney Regent’s University London
Senior Lecturer International Political Dr Vinay Utham Ceri Vaughan
Economy and Business, University of Lecturer in Finance and Corporate Senior Lecturer HRM, University of the
York Governance, Brunel Business School West of England
15Developing enterprising, ethical, and Encouraging and engaging the student voice Leading learning and teaching teams Breakout
work-ready graduates
12:00-12:30 Employability and coaching Students as Partners - a case study across All Together Now: How Hybrid Creating Connection in Challenging Times
interventions in Higher Education international campuses and different units Communication Turned a Business School
into a Community Feeling connected is a vital part of student
This paper examines the second phase Details to be announced health and wellbeing, Christopher
of a two-year employability pilot Attendees at this session will learn how Peterson summed this up nicely with his
conducted with final-year Business Dr Jacqueline Boaks hybrid systems, designed to replicate both quote, “Other people matter.” This
School students. The overall aim was to Lecturer, Curtin University corridor conversations and more official workshop will share tried and tested
improve Graduate Outcomes whilst briefings, can be used to create a methods in creating connection in
enriching the curriculum, increasing Michael Baldwin community of learning. The strategies, challenging times to boost students
students’ engagement with Lecturer, Curtin University tried at two large Business Schools made feeling of flourishing whilst at University,
employability-related activities, and the Senior Leadership Team far more in their lives after graduation as well as
therefore, enhancing the career accessible during challenging remote building connections to motivate and
prospects of graduates in a rapidly working conditions, and ensured that encourage learning.
changing job market. academics received answers to questions
with minimal delay. Jennifer Rose
Dr Maria Allen Lecturer, University of Manchester
Principal Lecturer, Manchester Dr Peter Wolstencroft
Metropolitan University Business School Subject Leader, Liverpool John Moores
University
Dr Fiona Christie
Research Associate, Manchester Dr Rob Kivits
Metropolitan University Business School Associate Head of School - Quality and
Accreditation, Coventry University
16Encouraging and engaging the student Effective assessment & constructive feedback Innovations in online learning and Innovations in online learning and
voice teaching teaching
12:30-13:00 Value co-creation with students: Semester long student-selected assessment in Term start takeover! A business Developing "moments that matter":
applications from the Service- online environment simulation extravaganza comics, co-production and the
Dominant Logic Model in HE teaching development of a visually-informed
Details to be announced Undergraduate students (N=360) approach to pedagogy
Our work looks at how we can utilise a participated in a virtual immersive
co-creation model of delivery in HE Fernando Barrio environment using business simulations / This presentation considers the use of
drawing on the Service Dominant Logic Senior Lecturer in Business Law, School of case study learning to start the academic comics theory in structuring learning
model. We apply this concept in Business and Management, Queen Mary year against the challenging backdrop of materials by focussing on the ‘moments
treating students not as consumers but University of London Covid-19. Empirical findings and personal that matter’ in the academic content. The
as co-creators of value in their learning insights are shared, plus research to paper discusses the redesign of two PGT
experience. Through co-creation of assess Task Technology Fit / flow management courses and an
resources, effective communication experience in building experiential undergraduate course in healthcare for
structures, and active collaboration. learning using business simulations. The delivery in an online format. The session
study proposes that flow experience outlines the testing and staff development
positively influences task / technology activities that accompanied the redesign
Kate Jones characteristics, students’ performance process.
Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Pearson and utilisation.
Business School Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith
Clare Taylor Research Professor of Risk and Resilience,
Dr Iro Konstantinou Course Leader Business, Worcester University of Glasgow Business School
Senior Lecturer in Research Pearson Business School
Business School
Sajad Rezaei
Course Leader Marketing, Advertising and
PR, Worcester Business School
17Developing enterprising, ethical, and work-ready Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready
graduates graduates graduates
12:30-13:00 Future Ready Graduate: concept, process and Supporting International Students on a Compulsory QMUL’s ‘SKETCH’ Project - interdisciplinary, locally-
implementation Placement Pathway rooted and socially-purposeful learning for community
impact
With the renewed focus on graduate employability from In this session we share our experiences of using a
the Teaching Excellence Framework, this presentation collaborative approach to support International Students This session introduces participants to QMUL’s SKETCH
focuses on the Future Ready Graduate Framework on a compulsory Placement Pathway. We will outline our Project (‘Student Knowledge Exchange Through
developed by the authors to support the inclusion of approach, successes, failures and reflections during this Community Hubs’). SKETCH is a £650,000 student
transferable and employability skills as part of designing session. knowledge exchange project funded by the Office for
and developing new programmes. The presentation will Students/Research England. The project develops
explore elements of a conceptual model and the process Natalie Le Seelleur empowering approaches to employability and community
for its implementation. International Student Advisor, Queen’s Management engagement through student-led pro bono advice clinics,
School consulting projects, training and venture capital services
Dr Angela Marqui for local business and community partners.
Senior Lecturer in Business Education, Birmingham Ciaran Mcmullan
Business School Placement Officer, Queen’s Management School Dr Patrick McGurk
Deputy Director of Education, School of Business and
Sandy Purewal Management, Queen Mary University of London
Skills Development Consultant, Birmingham Business
School
Dr Nicola Newman
Reader in Business Education, Birmingham Business
School
13:00-13:30 Break
Plenary Session
13:30-14:30 Keynote Panel Discussion: The changing face of business and management education
An international panel explores how Covid-19 has influenced the strategic direction of business and management education and what business schools might look like in the years
ahead.
Professor Soumitra Dutta, Professor of Management and Former Founding Dean, SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University; Chair, Board of Directors, Global Business School
Network (GBSN)
Professor Jennifer Leigh, Professor of Management, School of Business and Leadership, Nazareth College
Professor Robert MacIntosh, Head, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University; Chair, Chartered ABS
Moderator: Professor Heather McLaughlin, Pro Vice-Chancellor Community & Civic Engagement, Dean Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University
14:30-15:00 Break
18Supporting disadvantaged students Student health and wellbeing Effective assessment & constructive feedback
15:00-15:30 Incorporating Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Interventions for Enhancing International Orientation Mission impossible? Developing graduate resilience and
Perspectives: BAME Student Advocacy and Inclusive wellbeing skills for future workplace leaders
Module Reviews The health and wellbeing of our students has never been
more poignant. Students of all nationalities struggle with This research shares an institution wide intervention,
This session outlines lessons learned across three years of homesickness and loneliness, but international students ‘Graduate Resilience’, which aims through emancipatory
partnership working between academic staff and BAME face additional challenges. Key takeaways for delegates pedagogy to develop transitioning student’s
Student Advocates at Hertfordshire Business School in include insights from a student led research project on the understanding of resilience and personal wellbeing,
reviewing, diversifying and decolonising the curriculum. challenges facing international students and of new deepen their self-awareness as professionals, and prepare
Covering BAME Student Advocacy, global authorship, interventions which have since been piloted to address them for the future workplace. The positive outcomes
authentic assessments and compassion for groupwork, the issues identified. may stimulate CABS colleagues to pilot such an
this session will outline a replicable model for Business intervention, particularly in light of the current pandemic
Schools to consider as part of their strategy to eliminate Dr Jane Lynch and concerns surrounding student mental health.
awarding gaps. Reader in Procurement, Cardiff Business School
Christine Wightman, Associate Head of Department of
Sara de Sousa Professor Helen Williams Accounting, Finance & Economics, Ulster University
Student Success Lead, Hertfordshire Business School Professor in Organisational Psychology, Cardiff Business Business School
School
Tejal Mistry Nikki McQuillan, Lecturer in Events Management, Ulster
BAME Student Advocate, Hertfordshire Business School University Business School
Cathy Moore, Employability & Careers Consultant, Ulster
University
Breakout Breakout Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready
graduates
15:00-15:30 Problem-Based Learning in Postgraduate Business Session to be announced Impact of self-awareness interventions on student
Studies: Using Pedagogy for Embedding Employability employability
Details to be announced Employability is high on business and management
schools’ agendas and integrating solutions and
Dr Mark Crowder experiences into the curriculum is becoming the norm.
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University This dialogic event is intended to explore the merit of
Business School using self awareness tools as part of employability
interventions. It will explore what methods are currently
Dr Carmen-Elena Dorobat being used and the impact these have on students’
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University competencies, preference and career development.
Business School
Andrea Ward, Senior University Teacher, Sheffield
University Management School
Dr Raymond Randall Senior University Teacher, Sheffield
University Management School
19Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Effective assessment & constructive feedback Innovations in online learning and teaching
graduates
15:30-16:00 An Integrated Curriculum Design Approach for the Future Embedding wellbeing in the curriculum to support Virtual cells for collaborative and experiential learning in
of Work: Co-creation of the new MBT students’ personal and professional development: pre- distance education
professional identity formation as a framework
This session will include a brief overview of Ulster This case demonstrates the use of an experiential learning
University’s Curriculum Design Framework and its This paper explores how embedding wellbeing in into the software (simulation) in the teaching of project
application in the design and development of the MBT taught curriculum can not only support students’ management to students physically dispersed and
programme. It will involve exploration and reflection, transition to higher education but can also support their collaborating through a video conference tool. Each team
based on how the framework empowered curriculum professional development. This becomes of greater constitutes a virtual cell where the leader runs the
leaders to develop team-based, industry-aligned significance as transition to the workplace is examined. simulation, shares the simulation screen with team
interconnected curricula. Using the framework of pre-professional identity members, and facilitates collective decision-making
formation, which specifically encourages students to synchronously, under tutor’s supervision. Lessons learned
Colette Murphy explore the qualities, culture, conduct and ideology of are shared between teams.
Lecturer in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University their intended profession enhances students’
understanding of wellbeing and how it extends to the Dr Garry Blair
Helen McKenna workplace. Principal Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
Teaching Fellow and Course Director, Ulster University Business School
Business School Julie Fowlie
Principal Lecturer, Brighton Business School Dr Rosane Pagano
Claire Shields Principal Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
Director of Capability & Development at PwC Operate, Dr Clare Forder Business School
PwC Foundation Year Course Leader, Brighton Business School
Innovations in online learning and teaching Developing enterprising, ethical and work-ready Breakout
graduates
15:30-16:00 The Parasocial Paradox: Exploring the impact of social What’s the big iDEA? Embedding digital skills & Using the Synchronous E-Learning Delivery Model
media on large cohort power dynamics employability to enrich and future-proof the curriculum (SEDM) to engage and retain the interest of learners in
remote learning contexts
Details to be announced iDEA Award helps individuals to develop digital, enterprise
and employability skills. Learn how it is used at Details to be announced
Dr Neil Sutherland Manchester Met University to affect Graduate Outcomes.
Senior Lecturer /Programme Leader, University of the Future-proofing the curriculum, helping reduce the David Edmundson-Bird
West of England attainment gap, developing employability focused Principal Lecturer in Digital Marketing & Enterprise,
education strategies. Learn how to embed iDEA in a fully Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
Dr Rachel Williams scalable manner, to facilitate graduate career pathways –
Lecturer / Programme Tutor, University of the West of while developing your own career in the process.
England
Jeff Mccarthy
Senior Lecturer Digital Marketing, Manchester
Metropolitan University
16:00-16:30 Break
20Innovations in online learning and Developing enterprising, ethical and work- Innovations in online learning and Supporting disadvantaged and
teaching ready graduates teaching underrepresented students
16:30-17:00 Rethinking student induction as active How can academics encourage and enable Global Connections and Cultural No Signal: removing barriers to student
learning students to develop the employability Awareness: No Passport Required - Using engagement
skills they need for a successful career? digital tools to enhance the student
This workshop is based around experience This roundtable discussion will draw
presenters’ experience of reimagining an This roundtable discussion will explore the together themes from the recent CMBE
induction week. As participants you will role Academics can take in helping students This session will focus on moving beyond workshop of the same title to identify and
be invited to consider how you could to prioritise and engage in their skills the conventional VLE to consider the use of explore potential approaches to student
apply the same principles. These cover development; and how the development of digital platforms to provide an opportunity engagement in remote learning that
(a) the importance of induction as part of employability skills can be embedded into for virtual experiences such as fieldtrips mitigate the risks of systemic disadvantage.
students’ university experience, (b) students’ learning and assessment. and events. We will explore the use of Potential behavioural, emotional and
opportunities for incorporating active Google Earth to provide an enhanced cognitive barriers to engagement will be
learning at every stage in a student’s Nicky Thomas student experience and discuss how such explored, together with approaches to
journey, and (c) potential for rapid Senior Lecturer, University of Exeter tools increase accessibility for students measuring student engagement beyond
development of learning materials. Business School beyond the lecture room. basic performative measures. Participants
will gain an insight into findings from the
Dr Martin Rich Carol Southall CMBE workshop and will have the
Senior Lecturer in Information Course Director Marketing and Enterprise, opportunity to share these as well as their
Management, Bayes Business School Staffordshire University own perspectives and experience in order
to develop meaningful strategies for
Professor Clive Holtham Professor Vish Maheshwari inclusive student engagement in online
Professor of Information Management, Associate Dean – Students, Staffordshire spaces.
Bayes Business School University
Professor Debra Leighton
Hazel Squire Professor in Management Practice
Head of Department, Staffordshire University of Bedfordshire Business School
University
Dr Cathy Minnet-Smith
Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching &
Student Experience, Faculty of Business
and Law, University of the West of England
17:00 Close
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