Commissioned Projects
A series of small projects have been commissioned in support of the project. King’s invited members of the College to apply for small grants related to the curriculum characteristics and a number of these were awarded. Warwick commissioned one project for each curriculum characteristic. Documents relating to the projects are available here in a restricted access area. The projects are:
Engaging students via the research nature of undergraduate practicals
Project Lead: Dr Stuart Knight, Department of Biochemistry, King’s College London
The purpose of this project is to develop practical classes that embody a research-led approach by fostering intellectual engagement by students in their design and execution.
An online Law Method course for developing a research-based learning approach in undergraduate students
Project lead: Ms Catriona Cook, School of Law, King’s College London
The aim of the project is to develop an innovative mixed-mode learning and teaching approach to a Legal Methods course targeted at developing the basic research skills of all undergraduate students and developing a culture of inquiry in their approaches to learning.
Undergraduate research experience conference: Theory and applications of Computer Science
Project Lead: Dr Maribel Fernandez, Department of Computer Science, King’s College London
This project will provide a series of opportunities to support undergraduate research in computer science and interdisciplinary topics, leading to an undergraduate conference where students will be actively engaged in current research, meet leading scientists, present their results, and have a unique learning experience.
Reinventing and Realising “The Graduate Pledge” through Student Engagement
Project lead: Dr Paul Taylor, Reinvention Centre, University of Warwick
A project undertaken by the Reinvention Centre at the University of Warwick which focuses on student engagement and graduate capabilities. Further information can be seen via the projects dedicated website
Research-led Physics for First Year Students
Project lead: Professor Malcom Cooper, Head of Department, University of Warwick
This project will address areas important to the enhancement of the learning experience for Physics undergraduates at Warwick: research-led learning, and teaching methods and curricula for first year students. It is also designed to impact on the community engagement of the Physics department and its students.
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Research-rich Environment
A Research-rich Environment Working Group is exploring the possible meanings of the term within the curriculum, based on reviews of existing practice at King’s and Warwick, the review of practice from other national and international universities, and other sources of information. The group is also reviewing the progress and outcomes of commissioned projects being undertaken at each university, and considering sustainable ways in which undergraduate students might engage in a research-rich environment.