Education Webinars

Join us online for a 45-minute session where we will present to you our new MA in TESOL with Language Testing and MA in TESOL with Corpus Linguistics Programmes. Both programmes are offered by the Linguistics and English Language Department at Lancaster University.Become a student at one of the largest linguistics departments in the UK! Join us for an online, fully asynchronous, part-time, dual-focused MA in TESOL programmes. Both programmes are taught by academic staff who are experienced in delivering academic programmes online and who are experts in TESOL, Language Testing and Corpus Linguistics fields of study.Join our classes where students from varied educational, professional and personal backgrounds study in rich, friendly, engaging and highly stimulating learning environments.In this webinar we will:tell you a bit more about our university and the departmentfamiliarise you with our academic staff, teaching ethos and research culturetell you about our departmental research groups and online postgraduate conferencesexplain how our programmes are structured and how learning processes are scaffolded and facilitatedgive you examples of mini lectures on various topics across disciplinesAt the end of the webinar you will have an opportunity to ask questions and to seek further advice from us.We are looking forward to meeting you in March!Lancaster University has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language teaching, language testing and corpus linguistics research. Find out more about our postgraduate TESOL programmes:MA in TESOL with Language Testing (Distance)MA in TESOL with Corpus Linguistics (Distance)PGCert in TESOL (Distance)Contact DetailsName Judit KormosEmail j.kormos@lancaster.ac.ukWebsite https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/

Since 2023, legislators across 28 U.S. states and in Congress have introduced 81 bills restricting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s DEI Legislation Tracker. To report on this trend and its consequences, journalists need to understand the history of diversity initiatives, common myths about DEI today and the latest research showing what works — and doesn’t work — for creating equal opportunity and better outcomes among students, faculty and staff, and college campuses as a whole. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: – A brief history of diversity policies and initiatives. – The goals of DEI in higher education. – Policies and practices that research demonstrates are effective in helping schools reach DEI goals. – Today’s most prevalent myths about DEI. Researchers also will share: – The most important questions journalists should be asking. – Tips and tools for strengthening news coverage. This free webinar is open to everyone and hosted by The Journalist’s Resource and the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Getting organised and good planning – managing your doctoral studies. Dr Geoff Parkes, himself a DBA graduate will chair a discussion on how professional doctoral students can successfully complete their research whilst also coping with personal and professional life. Geoff will be joined by current Aston DBA students who will also discuss their own experience and the wider requirements of practical doctoral research – acquiring new skills and identifying the balance of professional and academic doctoral endeavour.

Join world-renowned urologist, teacher, and surgeon-scientist researcher Dr. Kevin Zorn as he shares point-of-care ultrasound techniques to optimize clinical workflows, reduce wait times, and improve out-patient management. Learn about fundamentals and capabilities of POCUS in urology, ultrasound techniques for imaging and measuring bladder urinary volume, techniques for assessing benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and more.

Dr. John West will be leading a FREE CE webinar on March 27 at 1 PM (EST) that expands on the topic of the recently published January/February 2024 cover article of Dentistry Today: "Seeing Endodontics Through a New Lens: Fueling Innovation to See Dentistry’s Darkest Side." In this FREE CE WEBINAR, the esteemed Dr. John West will describe new and exciting endodontic technologies in combination with tools from the past and how these are used today in his everyday practice. Techniques and carefully documented protocols are shared in a fun and playful way. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.Speaker: Dr. John West

Join our FREE webinar on the Customer Service & Office Administration Diploma by Peel College of Professional Studies. Equip yourself with essential skills for direct customer interactions and learn to deliver high-quality services to advance your career.

NACNS Webinar: Expanding Clinical Nurse Specialist Expertise in Implementation ScienceSpeakers: Janet Fulton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FCNS, ANEF, FAAN, Indiana University School of NursingMolly McNett, PhD, RN, CNRN, FNCS, FAAN, The Ohio State University College of NursingAmy Shay, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, FCNS, Indiana University School of NursingSharon Tucker, PhD, APRN-CNS, PMHCNS-BC, NC-BC, EBP-C, FNAP, FAAN, The Ohio State University College of NursingLearning outcomes:1. 80% of participants will provide evidence of increased knowledge by stating at least one opportunity to apply the educational content in professional practice.2. Each learner will identify at least one professional practice learning need in the area of implementation science.This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Completing of this course will earn you 1 contact hour.

A webinar based on the African Union's theme for 2024: Educate an African fit for the 21st century. This webinar will discuss the state of education in Africa, and the role expected of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) towards achieving improved standards and quality of education.

Long read sequencing continues to offer remarkable ability to capture complex genomic architecture, providing researchers and clinicians with comprehensive insights into genetic variations, structural rearrangements, and regulatory elements. In the realm of research, long read sequencing holds immense promise for elucidating biological mechanisms, deciphering gene regulation, and discovering the genetic basis of diseases. Moreover, in clinical settings, this technology holds the potential to transform diagnostics, prognostics, and personalized medicine by enabling precise characterization of individual genomes and identification of disease-causing mutations with high accuracy. Throughout this seminar, we will explore leveraging long read sequencing for both research and clinical endeavors, highlighting its impact on understanding human health and disease. We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to engage in discussions on the potential of long read sequencing.

For those looking into or are amid a PhD, it can at times feel like a journey without clear signposts. The first NEST webinar of 2024 aims to help you put together or strengthen your flight plan to navigate through your PhD journey. This webinar will seek to provide prospective and current PhD students with some nuggets of wisdom to guide them through their PhD. Key topics include juggling your PhD with other commitments/responsibilities, dealing with and overcoming the inevitable yet unanticipated setbacks you encounter, and some tips on how to go about your transition from PhD life to academia or industry. The aim is not to regurgitate information commonly taught by supervisors or in courses, but to provide some Easter (or NEST!) eggs from those who are still in or have recently left the PhD roost! Following presentations from our 3 exceptional speakers, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q+A with the speakers.