University Teaching Academy (UTA)
About UTA
University Teaching Academy offers support, leadership, advice and guidance relating to all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment at Manchester Metropolitan University.
UTA staff work with faculties and teams across the university, aiming to develop academic practice and to improve and enhance the student experience. We work with senior leaders to help develop teaching and learning policy and we collaborate closely with other professional services to make sure that our advice on regulatory and organisational aspects is current and up-to-date.
We offer:
- A range of CPD opportunities
- One-off workshops (staff only)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert LTHE)
- Master of Arts in Higher Education (MA HE)
- Advance HE Fellowship routes: Associate, Fellow, Senior and Principal Fellow.
What we do
The University Teaching Academy works to secure a consistent, high quality student experience through formal and informal continuing academic professional development opportunities for all staff at Manchester Met.
Click on the cards below to see some of the things we have done to support staff at Manchester Met in the academic year 2023/2024.
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80+ Workshops & 2000+ Workshop participants
A full list of workshops available to staff can be found on the UTA Workshops and events page (staff only).
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129 LTA Module completions
Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education (LTA) is a core module on the PGCert LTHE. This module allows participants the opportunity to develop their practice through critical reflection and contextual debates informed by relevant theories and perspectives.
Visit our LTA webpage for more details.
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159 Teaching Observations
UTA colleagues observe teaching practice across the Institution and externally as part of our PGCert LTHE Programme. We also provide support and guidance on Peer Observation via our website.
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121 Fellowships awarded through PGCert Completion
The Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert LTHE) is designed for participants to gain a clear understanding of the core activities and pedagogical theory underpinning a professional role in teaching and supporting learning in HE. PGC LTHE is accredited by AdvanceHE.
Visit our PGCert LTHE webpage for more details.
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132 Advance HE Fellowships awarded through professional recognition
41% of these Fellowships were from Professional Services colleagues who teach, showing our offer is open to academic and PS colleagues.
See what’s available on our Professional Recognition webpage.
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100,000+ visitors to our digital resources
Over the last year, we have been developing new resources designed to support you with subjects ranging from Inclusive Teaching to Personal Tutoring.
Check out the menu at the top of this page to see the full range of resources we offer.
What people say
In this section, you will find a selection of feedback from participants who have had a positive experience engaging with our workshops, programmes, events, and other activities.