South West Academic Skills Network
Founded in 2019, the South West Academic Skills Network has 44 representatives from the following Higher Education Institutions: University of Bath; Bath Spa University; University of Bristol; University of Cardiff, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth; the University of South Wales (Newport); University Centre Weston and UWE Bristol.
We communicate via Listserv. New members can self-join our discussion list by subscribing to the South West Academic Skills Network on Jiscmail: SOUTHWESTACADEMICSKILLSNETWORK@JISCMAIL.AC.UK.
We have ad hoc face-to-face gatherings or “teachmeets”, usually held annually. These are opportunities to meet and share experiences and best practice. Previous topics have included: raising the profile of learning development, embedding, employability, and Access and Participation Plans. They are hosted by member institutions on a rotational basis.
Siobhán Hawke (Head of Academic Skills, Bath Spa University) and Steve Hunt (Senior Learning Developer for the College of Business and Law, UWE Bristol) represent the SWASN on the ALDinHE CoP working group.