{"id":1578,"date":"2026-05-05T10:14:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:51:36","slug":"join-us-at-edufest-2026-a-week-of-learning-innovation-and-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/2026\/05\/05\/join-us-at-edufest-2026-a-week-of-learning-innovation-and-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us at EduFest 2026: A Week of Learning, Innovation and Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This June, colleagues from across the University of Bath are invited to come together for <strong>EduFest 2026<\/strong>, our annual Learning and Teaching Festival \u2014 now expanded into a full week of exploration, connection and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place from <strong>Monday 15 to Friday 19 June<\/strong>, EduFest 2026 offers a varied programme designed to support reflection on teaching practice, innovation, and spark ideas that enhance student learning and experience. With sessions delivered <strong>online, in person and in hybrid formats<\/strong>, the week is designed to be flexible and accessible to colleagues across all roles and disciplines.<\/p>\n<h2>Keynote Speakers<\/h2>\n<p>A highlight of the week will be our keynote sessions, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>James Norman<\/strong>, University of Bath: <em>Sharing is caring \u2013 how sharing our practice enables us all to be better teachers<\/em>. James will explore how openness, creativity and shared learning can strengthen teaching across disciplines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr Rushana Khusainova<\/strong>, University of Bristol: <em>Visibility and Personal Brand for Career Development<\/em>. Rushana will focus on how educators can develop their professional presence and thrive in a changing higher education landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Expect Across the Week<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday (Online)<\/strong> opens EduFest with a warm welcome and a series of talks focused on student engagement, active learning and inclusive assessment, followed by a practical workshop on interactive learning technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday (Hybrid)<\/strong> continues with discussions on authentic assessment, and Team\u2011Based Learning alongside an applied workshop exploring Assessment for Learning principles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday (In Person)<\/strong> brings the EduFest community together on campus for a full day celebrating teaching excellence, including keynote sessions, Teaching Excellence Award winners, Centre for Learning &amp; Teaching showcases including the 10 year celebration of the department, parallel practice\u2011sharing sessions and networking over lunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday (Online)<\/strong> with sessions on decolonising the curriculum, accessibility, sustainability pathways and supporting student success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday (Online)<\/strong> closes the week with a live demo exploring immersive learning and virtual reality, offering a glimpse into emerging approaches to teaching and training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1579 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/04\/1102099-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Colleague at front of room presenting with Edufest banner next to him\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/04\/1102099-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/04\/1102099-407x215.jpg 407w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/04\/1102099.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Why Join EduFest 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>EduFest is more than a conference \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to step back, reconnect with purpose, and learn from colleagues across the University. Attending EduFest allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain practical ideas you can apply immediately<\/li>\n<li>Hear diverse perspectives on shared teaching challenges<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate excellent practice happening at Bath<\/li>\n<li>Connect with colleagues in a supportive learning community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can attend as many or as few sessions as suit your interests and availability, making it easy to tailor your EduFest experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>View the programme and <a href=\"https:\/\/teachinghub.bath.ac.uk\/edufest-2026\/\">book your place on the teaching hub<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to EduFest 2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This June, colleagues from across the University of Bath are invited to come together for EduFest 2026, our annual Learning and Teaching Festival \u2014 now expanded into a full week of exploration, connection and inspiration. 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