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Category: School of Health in Social Sciences

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27th August 202527th August 2025 jscoles

The importance of the sensory environment in Higher Education

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8th August 202518th August 2025 jscoles

A review of the University’s approach to neuro-inclusive course structures

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9th December 2024 jscoles

Decolonising counselling and psychotherapy: Reflections from psychosocial perspectives

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14th November 202414th November 2024 Stewart Cromar

WinterFest turned into SpringFest: Building bonds in the School of Health in Social Science

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15th October 20244th December 2024 Kirsten Cowan

The ambassador scheme: Supporting student carers at The University of Edinburgh

23rd September 202419th November 2024 IAD user

Supporting and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for ethnic minority students and staff in Higher Education

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20th June 202412th November 2024 IAD user

Implementation of the Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities in College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

23rd April 202412th November 2024 teachingmatters

Increasing visibility of students with caring responsibilities in Higher Education

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8th April 2024 teachingmatters

Promoting compassion and empathy across the University

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16th October 2023 teachingmatters

Adopting person-centred and compassionate teaching through co-creation

31st July 2023 teachingmatters

Embracing culture & various healthcare systems through the eyes of our peers

8th December 2022 Aiswarya

Using an ‘orientation to reflection’ framework

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