Latest news from SEFI and from higher engineering education
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| Monthly news feed about engineering education in Europe and overseas |
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| The Call for Papers is currently open for full research and practice papers (abstracts only will not be accepted) with a submission deadline of 8 April 2024. We welcome three submission types (described in more detail in the conference website):
- research papers, on engineering education (both quantitative and qualitative)
- practice papers, on teaching innovations in engineering education
- workshops, which will demonstrate or explore an educational practice
Moreover, we are inviting you to the SEFI 2024 Conference itself will take place at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland on 2 – 5 September, 2024. |
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| The SEFI Fellowship Award recognises meritorious service to engineering education in Europe. Recepients of this award may use the expression “Fellow of SEFI” (F.SEFI) as a postscript to their name.
Individual members of SEFI working in the field of engineering education for at least five years can be nominated. You may recommend a colleague by sending a nomination letter addressed to [email protected] until 15 May 2024. |
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The SEFI Francesco Maffioli Award is given by the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) to individual teachers or teams of teachers from SEFI institutional members, in recognition of their innovative curriculum development, learning environments, or tools in engineering studies.
The nominations run from today until 15 May 2024. Go to our website for the Francesco Maffioli Award Criteria and Nomination Form.
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| The opportunity to shape the future of engineering education is here! We are excited to announce this year's upcoming elections for the following positions:
- 1 Vice President (2-year mandate: 01/10/2024 - 30/09/2026)
- 7 Board Members (3-year mandate: 01/10/2024- 30/09/2027)
Submit your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), a carefully crafted motivation letter, and the duly completed endorsement form to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than 1 May 2024. |
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| Newly Appointed SIG Chairs and Co-chairs |
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15 February 2024 - Lausanne. During the February board meeting, the following members were appointed as SIG chairs and co-chairs:
- Sustainability SIG co-chair - André Baier (TU Berlin), joining Aida Guerra (Aalborg University)
- Engineering Skills SIG co-chair - Lynn Van der Broeck (KU Leuven), joining Neil Cooke (University of Birmingham)
- Open and Online SIG chair - Mikko Nurminen (Tampere University)
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| New SIG on Quality Assurance and Accreditation |
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Furthermore, the board approved the establishment of a new SIG on Quality Assurance and Accreditation, that aims to support and enhance the international accreditation of engineering programs and the development of engineering educators register. This SIG will be chaired by Dr. José Carlos Quadrado (ENAEE) and co-chaired by Dr. Raja Toqeer (University of Sheffield). |
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| SEFI JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT |
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Calling all forward-thinking academics in engineering education! Submit your innovative work to the new - more practice oriented - SEFI Journal of Engineering Education Advancement! We're breaking barriers and welcoming diverse perspectives, including exciting new approaches and insights on practice activities. Don't let strict pedagogical framing hold you back – we want to hear your good stories of important work.
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| Organised by the UCL Centre for Engineering Education, the SEFI Summer School for PhD candidates will take place 28th - 31st May 2024, in Windsor, UK.
The 2nd edition of the SEFI Summer School provides an opportunity for PhD students engaged in engineering and science education research to learn from experts and their peers. Students will participate in workshops led by experts, centred around aspects of research in engineering and science education research. - Application Deadline: EXTENDED to Monday 18 March
- Apply here!
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| Join us for an enlightening discussion on Trends with Xavier Fouger, a SEFI Fellow and key figure at Dassault Systèmes. In this episode, we unravel the dynamic landscape of engineering education, exploring pivotal trends and innovative strategies for bridging academia-industry gaps. Don't miss Xavier's valuable insights on remote collaboration, technician innovation, AI integration, and experiential learning! |
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| The Department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umeå University has an open PhD position in science or engineering / technology education.
Sweden is a great place for doing a PhD: 4 years of full-time employment with social benefits, vacation, etc. Umeå is far north, but it is a great place to live if you appreciate quietness, closeness, sports, and nature. The department is quite special in terms of positive work environment and collegial, supportive atmosphere. - Apply here until 29 March
- Preferred start date: 2 September
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| Join us in exploring the drivers shaping the development of engineering skills within degree programs! This study aims to uncover factors influencing content creation and teaching methods, bridging gaps in current literature. Inspired by discussions at the SEFI Annual Conference 2023 (paper on a workshop, particularly section 3.2.), we seek to identify commonalities and distinctions across institutions and national contexts to guide future initiatives. Participation involves engaging in an online workshop in March or April, preceded by preparatory materials to optimize our collaborative efforts. - If you're involved in engineering education worldwide and wish to contribute, kindly fill out the consent form: Consent Form
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| We are delighted to invite you to attend the LESEC seminar featuring Tina Fuhrmann, as she explores the topic of Enhancing the conceptual understanding of differential equations, on 7 March 2024 from 12:00–13:30.
The seminar will be held in a hybrid format, taking place at Room 01.03, Celestijnenlaan 200i, Arenberg (Heverlee), as well as being accessible via video conferencing. This seminar promises valuable insights for educators and students alike.
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| From 12-21 March 2024, join us for an insightful webinar series based on a seven-year longitudinal research study conducted by Centre for Global Higher Education (GHE).
Tracking participants from their undergraduate studies in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering at universities in England, South Africa, and the United States, to their early careers post-graduation, this series delves into the educational intentions of these degree programs, graduates' reflections on their university knowledge, and their societal roles post-graduation.
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| Join us on 11-13 September 2024 in Stellenbosch, South Africa for the first ‘STE*M: STEM education for All’ Conference, organized by Stellenbosch University and KU Leuven. We welcome both practitioners and researchers to share their experience and insights in the mutual relation between engineering and STE*M education for All.
Call for Abstracts
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| Interview on Your Experience of Curriculum Change within Engineering Education |
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You are invited to participate in an individual interview on your experience of curriculum change within engineering education! The imperative for engineers to address socio-technological challenges prompts educators to integrate social, environmental, and ethical dimensions into engineering curricula, prompting change. This shift can impact educators' personal values, identities, and beliefs, with the success of change often hinging on their emotional reactions. This study aims to explore engineer educators' emotions towards curriculum change, their management of emotional labor, and ensuing ramifications. Data will be collected during semi-structured interviews. Findings will provide insight into effective change management processes. The interview will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hour and will be scheduled at a time of your convenience. Participation is completely voluntary and consent can be withdrawn at any time. - Please contact [email protected] for the participant information sheet and further details
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| Exciting news! The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering and College of Education are thrilled to announce the upcoming REES Conference, happening from 13-16 January 2025.
They're extending a warm welcome for a special doctoral symposium on 13 January, exclusively for PhD candidates. If you're a doctoral student, keep an eye out for a separate call for papers just for this symposium. It's your chance to share your research and connect with fellow scholars and experts in your field.
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| We are delighted to invite you to the 2024 Forum on Philosophy, Engineering, and Technology (fPET 2024) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The fPET conference will take place from 17-19 September 2024. The conference will bring together researchers from the fields of engineering, philosophy, and neighboring disciplines such as technology assessment to address the theme of Understanding, Assessing, and Designing Responsible Futures. |
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| 10 – 12 April Berlin, Germany |
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| 15 – 17 May Rosenheim, Germany |
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| 12 – 14 June Sheffield, England
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| 01 September Lausanne, Switzerland
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SEFI Doctoral Symposium EPFL Lausanne
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| 02 – 05 September Lausanne, Switzerland
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More groups have now urged the EU to consider impacts for research and higher education when developing new laws and regulations. Eight sector organisations sent a letter to the European Commission on 31 January calling for it to give more thought to research and higher education when analysing the potential effects of new legislation.
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The European Digital Education Hub has established a workgroup to develop a framework which meets the challenges of supporting seamless exchange of data and course content across European virtual campuses. This exchange is known as interoperability.
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