CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We are SO pleased for our co-director Prof. Simon Lightfoot who was made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences! Bravo ✨ 032
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Very happy to see 'Reimagining Global Higher Education Partnerships' @annet-leeds.bsky.social in @globalhigheredj.bsky.social. All open access and available here: journal.libraries.wm.edu/global_highe...journal.libraries.wm.edu Reimagining Global Higher Education Partnerships | Journal of Global Higher Education 052
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPOLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026📚 New Book Chapter Published Congratulations to @Madeleine Le Bourdon on the publication of her new book chapter, "Outside in, Inside Out: Disrupting Barriers to Critical Global Education". Read this chapter here: shorturl.at/FeDiOshorturl.atLearning for a Just, Peaceful and Sustainable WorldThis open access book showcases current debates in the field of global education and learning and the importance of the Declaration on Global Education to 2050. It features chapters from academics, re... 144
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 16/06/2026CTIS members are @aspirenetwork.bsky.social award winners! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/ctis-members... @polisatleeds.bsky.socialctis.leeds.ac.ukCTIS Members win at ASPIRE Award! | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship 033
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026✨ASPIRE Awards have been announced, well done to all our winners! Read all about them here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-award... #SoTLaspirenetwork.ukASPIRE Awards 2026 winners | aspirenetwork.uk 032
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 08/06/2026NEW BLOG: University of Leeds-Adelphi University COIL Exercise ctis.leeds.ac.uk/university-o... @polisatleeds.bsky.socialctis.leeds.ac.ukUniversity of Leeds-Adelphi University COIL Exercise | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship 022
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPOLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 15/04/2026📝New article published! A new article by Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon (@mlebourdon.bsky.social) and Dr Louise Pears (@louisepears.bsky.social) has been published in @epsjournal.bsky.social This was based on research funded by @mybisa.bsky.social Read the article here ⬇️ tinyurl.com/zz2tevc9tinyurl.comDoing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations | European Political Science | Cambridge CoreDoing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations 054
Reposted by CTIS LeedsCambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 21/04/2026#OpenAccess from @epsjournal.bsky.social - Doing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations - cup.org/4c7xEzi - @nataliejester.bsky.social, @apapamichail.bsky.social, @mlebourdon.bsky.social & @louisepears.bsky.social #FirstView 173
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 11/02/2026On June 12th @aspirenetwork.bsky.social & @uclcpp.bsky.social a joint conference on all things #SoTL work and careers. www.aspirenetwork.uk/cpp-aspire-c...aspirenetwork.ukCPP x ASPIRE Conference | aspirenetwork.uk 032
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026🔊 Final Ep of S3 of Politics and Pedagogy we speak to the leads of 'Pedagogical Research Centres and Communities' across Politics and IR departments in the UK. Available across all platforms rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comPedagogical Research Centres and Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.comWelcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for... 033
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Our latest SoTL Circle, our frequent event series where ASPIRE members discuss a key piece of SoTL reading, was held this Wednesday. Dr. Jillian Terry, who hosted the session, has blogged about it for @alpsblog.bsky.social: activelearningps.com/2026/02/06/a...activelearningps.comASPIRE SoTL Circle Episode 3 – Active Learning in Political Science © 022
Reposted by CTIS LeedsCTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026📢 Ep2, S4 of Politics and Pedagogy is out: 'Communities disrupting hierarchies: @globalhigheredj.bsky.social '. We speak to co-founding editors of this brilliant new journal actively disrupting traditional, hierarchical models of journal publication and management. rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comCommunities disrupting hierarchies: The Journal of Global Higher Education | Podcast Episode on RSS.comWelcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for... 034
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026📢 Ep2, S4 of Politics and Pedagogy is out: 'Communities disrupting hierarchies: @globalhigheredj.bsky.social '. We speak to co-founding editors of this brilliant new journal actively disrupting traditional, hierarchical models of journal publication and management. rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comCommunities disrupting hierarchies: The Journal of Global Higher Education | Podcast Episode on RSS.comWelcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for... 034
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Have you listened yet? Such a brilliant start to our season! 021
Reposted by CTIS LeedsCTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026 🔊New on the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast 'The Power of Education Communities' with @rosegann.bsky.social Chair of @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and Emma Foster Trustee of PSA. rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comThe Power of Education Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.comWelcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for... 275
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026🚨Tomorrow🚨TLN Webinar: ‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen @unisouthampton.bsky.social 📆 13 Jan, 12.30pm, Online ➡️ Discover how object-based learning can help convey, capture, and express complex ideas. FREE and open to allbuff.lyTLN Webinar: Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education - Political Studies AssociationMost higher education teaching activities rely on texts. By contrast, I argue object-based learning—or using physical materials to convey, capture, and 034
Reposted by CTIS LeedsProfessor Rose Gann @rosegann.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Delighted to be part of this podcast. Thank you @ctisleeds.bsky.social Madeleine Le Bourdon, Louise Pears and Emma Foster for inviting me. 052
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026 🔊New on the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast 'The Power of Education Communities' with @rosegann.bsky.social Chair of @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and Emma Foster Trustee of PSA. rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comThe Power of Education Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.comWelcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for... 275
Reposted by CTIS LeedsAlexandra Meakin @ameakin.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Excited for this next month! We've had lots of fun (and some challenges!) creating this new module @polisatleeds.bsky.social and Simon and I are looking forward to sharing our experience . (cc @ctisleeds.bsky.social ) 063
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Our next event is a T&S Townhall on the 14th November featuring research from Prof Helen Williams from the University of Nottingham. You can sign up to join us here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-membersaspirenetwork.ukMembers | aspirenetwork.uk 011
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 28/10/2025A great piece in @timeshighered.bsky.social on how to get started with #PedRes #SoTL www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-g...timeshighereducation.comHow to get started with pedagogic research (and actually publish it)Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and ... 022
Reposted by CTIS LeedsReview of International Studies @risjnl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Less than one week to go to submit an abstract for #BISA2026! The RIS editorial team would love to see all of you there. 054
Reposted by CTIS Leedschrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Join us for the first ASPIRE SOTL circle on Friday! 042
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Join us for our #SoTL Circle this Friday where we will be discussing Oro's article on active learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/copy-of-events 112
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025*PSA EVENT* 'Using Objects to Enhance Learning in #PoliticalScience #Education - #Teaching & Learning Network Webinar with William L Allen. 📆 Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pm, online ➡️buff.lyTLN Webinar – Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen, University of Southampton Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pmMost higher education teaching activities rely on texts.… 011
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025*PSA EVENT* 'Giving Choice a Chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #education. #Teaching & Learning Network webinar with Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @psateach.bsky.social 📆 3 December, 1:30 - 3pm ➡️ FREE and open to allbuff.lyTLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)‘Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present… 043
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social 053
Reposted by CTIS LeedsCTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comBONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.comBONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me... 033
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comBONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.comBONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me... 033
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...aspirenetwork.ukASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.ukFollowing our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the... 123
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 30/07/2025🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!aspirenetwork.ukASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.ukFollowing our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the... 013
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025*PSA EVENT* Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on #Race, #Migration & Intersectionality. Organised by the The PSA RMI Specialist Group 📆 16 Sept, King's College London ➡️ Details and registrationbuff.lyBorders in Motion: Critical Conversations on RMI | The Political Studies Association (PSA)Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 25 July 2025 The PSA Race, Migration, and Internsectionality Specialist Group and King's College London Borders and Migration Research Group are accepting… 032
Reposted by CTIS LeedsDr Natalie Jester @nataliejester.bsky.social · 16/07/2025What are other social scientists doing in their research methods modules these days? I'm wanting to refresh things a bit. How do you find policy analysis? Am considering a session on this, in addition to decolonial & creative methods. I also run a session on digital methods which students often use 323
Reposted by CTIS LeedsCathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · 14/07/2025And the @ctisleeds.bsky.social Politics and Pedagogy podcast about Aspire rss.com/podcasts/pol...rss.comASPIRE Network Launch | Podcast Episode on RSS.comEpisode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASP... 172
Reposted by CTIS LeedsSage @sagepub.com · 08/07/2025Join us on August 12 for our sixth-annual #CriticalThinkingBootcamp: The Future of Critical Thinking. Our panel will explore how librarians and educators can combat misinformation and empower students with critical thinking skills. Register now: bit.ly/44xINW9 062
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 27/06/2025NEW Blog! @polisatleeds.bsky.social student Chloe Simpson writes about her experience at the NATO Youth Summit. Congratulations Chloe! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/from-the-bal...ctis.leeds.ac.ukFrom the Balkans to the Future: A student Journey to the NATO Youth Summit | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship 000
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Such a brilliant few days at @maastrichtu.bsky.social presenting and learning from colleagues at their Teaching & Learning Festival. Big thanks to @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social & his team for the invite and hosting such a great event! 022
Reposted by CTIS LeedsPatrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2) 132
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Looking forward to this presenting my research of Global Education and Social Media next week for @ioe-derc.bsky.social free webinar. @ioe.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...ucl.ac.uk#GlobalEducation?: Social Media, pedagogy and activismThis webinar explores how social media shapes understandings of global injustice, and how teaching can be adapted to equip students with appropriate critical skills. 074
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Thank you to all that attended our roundtable at #BISA2025! It was a stimulating discussion on all things scholarship, practice and solidarity. @mybisa.bsky.social ( we even had our smallest member join the panel!) 083
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2025We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social 086
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2025A week since our launch! Have you joined us? www.aspirenetwork.ukaspirenetwork.ukHome | aspirenetwork.uk 043
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2025What a day! Thank you everyone who joined us for the launch of @aspirenetwork.bsky.social, big thank you to our key notes @profcathyelliott.bsky.social @teachpolitics.bsky.social and congrats to my fellow board members 🎉 174
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Explaining the what, why and wherefore of the #aspirelaunch 064
Reposted by CTIS LeedsThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2025#aspirelaunch such a great group of people brought together to talk all things teaching track and the future of the network. 0107
Reposted by CTIS LeedsMadeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025A brilliant few days at #ANGELConference2025 in Berlin listening, learning and sharing on all things #GlobalEducation. 031
CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Looking forward to this! If you're interesting in all thing #SoTL or teaching and learning in Politics & IR, this will be great! @polisatleeds.bsky.social 055
Reposted by CTIS LeedsUCL Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics @uclcpp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Still time to register for our workshop next week! 044