Valeria Vargas
@v-vargas.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary academic working at Manchester Metropolitan University
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Valeria Vargas
@v-vargas.bsky.social
· Dec 12
I’m Valeria Vargas and I’m a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development @manmetuta.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social
My research is multidisciplinary and focused on organisational change, institutionalisation processes, governance and integration of sustainable development in higher education.
My research is multidisciplinary and focused on organisational change, institutionalisation processes, governance and integration of sustainable development in higher education.
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A snapshot of the work colleagues do at University Teaching Academy as part of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development
July 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A snapshot of the work colleagues do at University Teaching Academy as part of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development
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In the University Teaching Academy, we have been considering what our Teaching Philosophies are... Such a lovely, reflective exercise. What is your Teaching Philosophy?
July 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
In the University Teaching Academy, we have been considering what our Teaching Philosophies are... Such a lovely, reflective exercise. What is your Teaching Philosophy?
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From 1 Aug 2025, new regulations on harassment and sexual misconduct come into force for HE providers.
Our Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course, developed with insights from Amy Norton, former HSM lead at OfS, equips staff to embed culture change. bit.ly/3DuoZbu
Our Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course, developed with insights from Amy Norton, former HSM lead at OfS, equips staff to embed culture change. bit.ly/3DuoZbu
July 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
From 1 Aug 2025, new regulations on harassment and sexual misconduct come into force for HE providers.
Our Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course, developed with insights from Amy Norton, former HSM lead at OfS, equips staff to embed culture change. bit.ly/3DuoZbu
Our Harassment and Sexual Misconduct e-learning course, developed with insights from Amy Norton, former HSM lead at OfS, equips staff to embed culture change. bit.ly/3DuoZbu
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Explore our Disabled Student Commitment on competence standards and reasonable adjustments, supporting full participation in higher education. Find practical advice here:https://bit.ly/44MqNaG
July 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Explore our Disabled Student Commitment on competence standards and reasonable adjustments, supporting full participation in higher education. Find practical advice here:https://bit.ly/44MqNaG
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🎓📢 Call for Papers: Assessment & Feedback Symposium 2025
Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025
Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback
Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025
Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback
July 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎓📢 Call for Papers: Assessment & Feedback Symposium 2025
Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025
Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback
Share your work on progressive & inclusive assessment in HE.
📅 4 Nov 2025 | 🌐 Virtual
📝 Submit by: 2 Sept 2025
Full details + submission form here: bit.ly/450Jarw
#HigherEd #Assessment #Feedback
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Full text and website of the University of Edinburgh Race Report. A challenging time to launch it, and right that they have done so.
Review of Race and History | The University of Edinburgh
The academically-led review explores historic racial and colonial injustices, including enslavement, linked to the University as well as reassessing current policies and procedures.
www.ed.ac.uk
July 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Full text and website of the University of Edinburgh Race Report. A challenging time to launch it, and right that they have done so.
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New Post: The hidden cost of learning: how financial strain Is reshaping student life www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/29/t...
July 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
New Post: The hidden cost of learning: how financial strain Is reshaping student life www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/29/t...
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Presenting on behalf of my wonderful @manmetuta.bsky.social & @manmetuni.bsky.social
colleagues Kirsteen Aubrey, @v-vargas.bsky.social, Gladson Chikwa and @orlaghmccabe.bsky.social.
Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow educators at #TeachingLearning2025!
colleagues Kirsteen Aubrey, @v-vargas.bsky.social, Gladson Chikwa and @orlaghmccabe.bsky.social.
Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow educators at #TeachingLearning2025!
June 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Presenting on behalf of my wonderful @manmetuta.bsky.social & @manmetuni.bsky.social
colleagues Kirsteen Aubrey, @v-vargas.bsky.social, Gladson Chikwa and @orlaghmccabe.bsky.social.
Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow educators at #TeachingLearning2025!
colleagues Kirsteen Aubrey, @v-vargas.bsky.social, Gladson Chikwa and @orlaghmccabe.bsky.social.
Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with fellow educators at #TeachingLearning2025!
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Reflections on relational pedagogy from Innovation Scholars at #McrMetL&TConf25. Rod Cullen argues for empathising with students (many caring, working, commuting, digital poverty, disabilities), & need to support through accessibility, flexibility and authentic assessment (key to our DELTA strategy)
June 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Reflections on relational pedagogy from Innovation Scholars at #McrMetL&TConf25. Rod Cullen argues for empathising with students (many caring, working, commuting, digital poverty, disabilities), & need to support through accessibility, flexibility and authentic assessment (key to our DELTA strategy)
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Chaired a #McrMetL&TConf25 session on 'Enhancing student-student and student-staff relational pedagogy through simulation games': Emma Stringfellow, Ashley McCoy & Christopher Mitchell shared how simulation blends digital and in-person groupwork, facilitates authentic assessment & develops skills.
June 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Chaired a #McrMetL&TConf25 session on 'Enhancing student-student and student-staff relational pedagogy through simulation games': Emma Stringfellow, Ashley McCoy & Christopher Mitchell shared how simulation blends digital and in-person groupwork, facilitates authentic assessment & develops skills.
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Stacey Gillespie and Emma Holt presented on embedding opportunities for immersive learning and transforming employability, equity and student success (clear evidence of impact). Student Mahnoor Mahmood Shaheen also reflected on how CPD opportunities had transformed her own journey. #McrMetL&TConf25
June 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Stacey Gillespie and Emma Holt presented on embedding opportunities for immersive learning and transforming employability, equity and student success (clear evidence of impact). Student Mahnoor Mahmood Shaheen also reflected on how CPD opportunities had transformed her own journey. #McrMetL&TConf25
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Day 1 of the Manchester Met Learning and Teaching Conference 2025, with theme of building an excellent student experience through relational education. Inspirational keynote from Prof. Jason Arday starting us off, arguing for purpose and kindness being at the heart of all we do. #McrMetL&TConf25
June 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Day 1 of the Manchester Met Learning and Teaching Conference 2025, with theme of building an excellent student experience through relational education. Inspirational keynote from Prof. Jason Arday starting us off, arguing for purpose and kindness being at the heart of all we do. #McrMetL&TConf25
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Great interactive presentation at #McrMetL&TConf25 from Anne Everett and Mark Burgess about their partnership approach to supporting students' AI and Information Literacy skills (academic and library colleagues co-delivering, which led to great engagement and positive feedback from the students.
June 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Great interactive presentation at #McrMetL&TConf25 from Anne Everett and Mark Burgess about their partnership approach to supporting students' AI and Information Literacy skills (academic and library colleagues co-delivering, which led to great engagement and positive feedback from the students.
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Next at #McrMetL&TConf25 David Yarwood presented rationale for embedding Adobe Express for portfolio development (industry-standard, supports visual storytelling, enables personalised outputs). Students Katherine Hornsey & Abigail Tait articulated benefits of Express for developing digital skills.
June 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Next at #McrMetL&TConf25 David Yarwood presented rationale for embedding Adobe Express for portfolio development (industry-standard, supports visual storytelling, enables personalised outputs). Students Katherine Hornsey & Abigail Tait articulated benefits of Express for developing digital skills.
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Today (15th May) is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and a good opportunity to signpost Manchester Met colleagues to our team's revised Digital Accessibility and Inclusion guidance area on our intranet pages. Many thanks to @stuparkin.bsky.social and Phil Sayer in the team for their work on this.
May 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today (15th May) is Global Accessibility Awareness Day and a good opportunity to signpost Manchester Met colleagues to our team's revised Digital Accessibility and Inclusion guidance area on our intranet pages. Many thanks to @stuparkin.bsky.social and Phil Sayer in the team for their work on this.
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How can we make web design and content more accessible for everyone?
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
May 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
How can we make web design and content more accessible for everyone?
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
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Our Starter Pack 🎓
Awaiting more of our @manmetuni.bsky.social sociologists and criminologists to join us on Bluesky!
Please message/reply to this post to be added.
go.bsky.app/5Rdsq7w
Awaiting more of our @manmetuni.bsky.social sociologists and criminologists to join us on Bluesky!
Please message/reply to this post to be added.
go.bsky.app/5Rdsq7w
November 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Our Starter Pack 🎓
Awaiting more of our @manmetuni.bsky.social sociologists and criminologists to join us on Bluesky!
Please message/reply to this post to be added.
go.bsky.app/5Rdsq7w
Awaiting more of our @manmetuni.bsky.social sociologists and criminologists to join us on Bluesky!
Please message/reply to this post to be added.
go.bsky.app/5Rdsq7w
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Would you like to know about the approach that @manmetuni.bsky.social is taking to embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals and education for sustainable development in curricula - this recently published article tells you about it: buff.ly/3VwzBwg
February 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Would you like to know about the approach that @manmetuni.bsky.social is taking to embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals and education for sustainable development in curricula - this recently published article tells you about it: buff.ly/3VwzBwg
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Our assessment resources are publicly available at https://buff.ly/4f9zTQL #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
February 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our assessment resources are publicly available at https://buff.ly/4f9zTQL #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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If you are curious about active learning approaches at @manmetuni.bsky.social these UTA resources can be useful https://buff.ly/49tPNnK #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
February 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you are curious about active learning approaches at @manmetuni.bsky.social these UTA resources can be useful https://buff.ly/49tPNnK #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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You can find our publicly available resources on personal tutoring at https://buff.ly/4gCR2Dv #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
You can find our publicly available resources on personal tutoring at https://buff.ly/4gCR2Dv #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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February 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Enjoy all the open access UTA resources on leading and developing programmes here: https://buff.ly/4hUNfSy #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
February 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Enjoy all the open access UTA resources on leading and developing programmes here: https://buff.ly/4hUNfSy #EduSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Q2. What do we need to think about when designing analogue game-based learning activities that meet the needs of all students? #LTHEChat
February 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Q2. What do we need to think about when designing analogue game-based learning activities that meet the needs of all students? #LTHEChat