Invitation to a National Symposium:

‘Rethinking the Final Year Undergraduate Dissertation’

 22 June 2011 ~ 10.30-15.45

 University of Gloucestershire, Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

This one day symposium will explore ways in which we can rethink the final year dissertation, whilst retaining a significant element of research and deliver key graduate attributes.  Some institutions and departments have introduced separate capstone projects in their final year courses either instead of, or in addition to, the undergraduate dissertation.  These may take many forms which are innovative or creative in the context of their discipline or institution, and may include group, work-oriented and community-based projects.  There can also be novel ways of disseminating the findings: via exhibitions, undergraduate research conferences and other forms of public engagement.  The symposium will be an interactive, fun event stimulated by a few short talks from experts and with plenty of opportunities for discussion.

The symposium is being offered free of charge, including refreshments and lunch, but because of this, places are restricted on a first come basis.

Delegates are invited to contribute case studies which can be used in the showcase event.  Further information about submitting either a full and/or summary case study can be found on the website at:  http://insight.glos.ac.uk/tli/activities/ntf/creativehops/examples.  Please send completed case studies for inclusion in the showcase to Laura Lannin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >) by Monday June 6th 2011 at the latest.

To register:

A registration form and details of the programme can be found at: http://insight.glos.ac.uk/tli/activities/ntf/creativehops/Pages/UpcomingEvents.aspx

 Please email or post your registration form to Sue Hendzel as soon as possible.  The closing date is Monday 6th June 2011.

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Address:          University of Gloucestershire, Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ

This event is sponsored by a National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) funded project being undertaken by the University of Gloucestershire entitled: ‘Rethinking Final Year Projects and Dissertations: Creative Honours and Capstone Projects’ http://insight.glos.ac.uk/tli/activities/ntf/creativehops/pages/default.aspx.

Professor Mick Healey BA PhD FRGS NTF SFHEA HE Consultant and Researcher 

Emeritus Professor University of Gloucestershire Director NTFS Project: Rethinking dissertations and final year projects: Creative honours and capstone projects Co-Editor International Journal for Academic Development Honorary Professor University of Queensland Visiting Professor Edinburgh Napier University Visiting Professor University of Wales Newport 

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