Who do we think we are? 2022
- Written byStudent Communications
- Published date 17 June 2022
Our annual ‘Who do we think we are?’ event for staff and students takes place this year from 14 June to 6 July 2022. The event, led by Academic Support, explores the culture and politics of studying and learning at UAL.
This month-long event includes workshops and presentations, online materials and discussion spaces on this year's themes of learning and identity and learning and wellbeing.
Check out some of the highlights below, or view the full programme on Academic Support Online
Exploring inclusive crits
Tue 14 June | 3 – 4pm | Chelsea College of Arts
Crits are widely regarded as a fundamental teaching and feedback method of arts education. While many students find these formative experiences to be positive, others can find them challenging or harmful. We’ll explore the findings of Arts SU’s research on crits and look at how we can renew the purpose of crits in line with inclusive learning practices.
Find out more about exploring inclusive crits
Can sketching increase hope?
15, 20 and 22 June | 11am – 2pm | Various locations
A speculative space for thinking through questions or to work on a problem such as an unfinished project. Drop-in to this relaxing activity to draw and explore!
Come along to hope booth – a space for action
Supporting student mental health through inclusive practices
21 June | 10.30 – 12pm | Online
A webinar exploring the relationship between student wellbeing, inclusion, and the social model of disability. We’ll discuss aspects of university life which may impact student mental health and how barriers can be minimised or removed, focusing on inclusive practices.
Sign up for the supporting student mental health webinar
Diversity: Beyond the norm
21 June | 12 – 1pm | Online
Simon Adams and Stephen Elmes (UAL Language Centre) will co-present on their work to help students adapt to life in an increasingly multicultural, diverse and inclusive setting.
Register to attend Diversity: Beyond the norm
A celebration of language
22 June | 11am - 12:15pm | Online
Students from this year’s Language-Art Project will co-host a discussion about language from an artistic perspective, with presentations followed with an exploration of the relationship between language, creativity, learning, perceiving and our sense of identity.
Join us for a celebration of language
Visualising the online student experience
23 June | 11 - 11:45am | Online
How can we support and design for different student situations and experiences? How could flexible approaches holistically integrate pedagogy and student experience? This workshop invites you to visualise and question the way we see, model and connect online learning with students’ lived experiences.
Learn more about visualising the online student experience
Exploring your digital wellbeing
28 June | 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
In this session, we will explore the theme of ‘digital wellbeing’ and what it means to you. We will talk about the impact that technology has on our wellbeing and strategies for balancing its effects on our lives.
Explore your digital wellbeing
Who Do We Think We Are? conference day
6 July | 10am – 3.30pm | Chelsea College of Arts Banqueting Hall
Join us for a celebration of the presentations and exhibitions from this year, with food, drink, and discussions around learning practices.