Collaborative History Forum - 26th June

St Mary’s University is proud to announce the launch of a new Collaborative History Forum. At a time when the value of history within the education system has come under scrutiny as never before, we recognise that for the health of the discipline it is crucial that we build connections between practitioners in Schools, Universities (both Historians and Educationalists) and Heritage Organisations. In doing so, we aim to support the ongoing project of vital, engaging and relevant historical education from secondary school to University.

In this first meeting of the collaborative history forum we will scope out the potential areas of collaboration between Schools, Universities and Heritage Organisations. Our aim is to facilitate mutual understanding of the perspectives and requirements of all parties, including the resources and expertise available, in order to map potential for future collaboration across three areas: curriculum and subject engagement, experiential learning, and transitions.

Schedule

• 1pm - welcome and networking lunch
• 1.45pm - Introductory remarks - Dr Stewart McCain (Subject Lead, Liberal Arts and Senior Lecturer in History) and Sarah Batty (Lecturer and Course Lead, PGCE Secondary History)
• 2pm - History Matters: Disciplinary Perspectives on the Importance of History - Dr Mark Donnelly, Course Lead BA History and MA Public History, Associate Professor in History)
• 2.30pm - Heritage Spaces and Experiential Learning - Prof Glenn Richardson (Professor of Early Modern History)
• 3pm-3.15pm - coffee break
• 3.15pm-3.45pm - Transitions and Collaboration – School and University Perspectives - Dr Stewart McCain (Subject Lead, Liberal Arts and Senior Lecturer in History)
• 3.45pm-4.15pm - Adding Value: Positive Partnerships, Collaborative Projects and Resources - Sarah Batty (Lecturer and Course Lead, PGCE Secondary History)
• 4.15-4.45pm- Conclusions and open discussion on prospects for future collaboration
• 4.45pm - close.