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=Pedagogic Research Institute and Observatory (PedRIO)=

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PedRIO represents a new venture for the University of Plymouth in recognition of its many successes in research and development in higher education pedagogy. The Institute represents researchers whose breadth of knowledge and expertise range across all aspects of HE pedagogy, helping us to understand the ways in which students experience higher education in a range of different contexts, and to enhance the opportunities for learning and personal transformation which access to higher education brings. Involvement of researchers from all disciplines of the university provides a platform for interdisciplinary research which will impact on both policy and practice.

Professor [|Pauline Kneale]is the Director of PedRIO, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning. Membership of PedRIO is open to staff from all disciplines who are active in pedagogic research in higher education. For more information about the members of the network and their research interests, please click on the 'members' link.

This site has been set up to enable all members of the Institute to post announcements about conferences, seminars or funding opportunities, or find out about events posted by others. It may also provide a focus for collaboration on research projects and funding proposals. If you are interested in joining the institute or collaborating with PedRIO on research projects, please contact P[|rofessor Debby Cotton], Head of Educational Development dcotton@plymouth.ac.uk.

In order to add text to a page, click on 'edit this page'. To insert a link, highlight a word or section of text and click on the 'insert link' icon. The discussion tab above can be used to send messages to the board so that all network members may read and respond to your message. By clicking on your own name above, you can send individual or small group messages to others in the network. Information about e-mail submission of items such as conference announcements or calls for funding are provided under 'submit an item'. (NB You will need to be accepted as a member of the wiki before gaining editorial rights).