Connecting with a networked community of practice associated
with the Universities Association for Lifelong Learning
and the University Vocational Awards Council
ABOUT the Work & Learning Network​
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The Work & Learning Network promotes learning in, through and for work (paid or unpaid).
We network and share with members and wider communities that support a range of
professional practice. The network provides seminars, workshops, conferences and other
events and engages with for example, work-related learning, degree apprenticeships,
placements, internships, practitioner research and professional doctorates.
Our vision is to be a vibrant practitioner led network, recognised for its excellence,
that advocates Higher Education (HE) in the workplace and empowers learners
through encouraging lifelong learning goals.
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We aim to:
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provide inspiration and leadership through the development and sharing of work and learning professional practice as an important and integral part of academic awards.
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encourage and promote values, research, scholarly activity and professional practice that encourages the development of work and learning as a critical pedagogy.
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promote networking and events for members and work with national lobbies to influence the direction of work and learning in HE.
Network objectives:
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To disseminate good practice in relation to the development, facilitation and assessment of work and learning practice within HE through learning in, for and through a wide range of work-based learning, work- integrated and apprenticeship (higher, degree and graduate) programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
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To provide events and network opportunities for HE colleagues to support staff development
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To promote and disseminate research in the field of work and learning
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To promote the status of the use of work and learning practice in HE, with employers, policy makers, professional groups and other stakeholders through UALL.
Work & Learning Network (UALL) Convenors
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