Symposium 2026

The FBMH Future of Teaching and Learning Symposium is the Faculty’s annual opportunity to come together and share ideas, experiences and innovation in education across biology, medicine and health. Guided by the ambitions of Manchester 2035, the event will explore how we can create learning experiences that are more inclusive, engaging, flexible and responsive to the needs of future students.

This year’s programme includes a range of workshops and talks covering topics such as AI and assessment, accessibility and inclusive practice, student partnership, curriculum design, the TEF, and educational innovation. 

Poster presentations from across all Schools in the Faculty will showcase examples of inspiring practice and innovation from a wide range of BMH disciplines and programmes. The day will also feature a Partner Enabled Learning showcase, including lightning talks and a panel discussion that highlights the breadth and impact of this work across FBMH.

Alongside exploring new ideas and approaches, the symposium provides a chance to recognise and celebrate the achievements of colleagues involved in Teaching Scholarship activity this year, and to acknowledge the creativity, collaboration and dedication that continue to enhance teaching and learning across the Faculty.

Workshops

Parallel sessions will take place in the morning and afternoon sessions: 

• The soul of learning in the age of AI: when AI can write the essay, what remains distinctively human?
• Developing Your Academic Practice: Opportunities, Support and Progression
• Leading Peer Assisted Study Sessions at scale: supporting transition, belonging and student partnership
• Scaling Student Partnership: Designing Sustainable Co-Creation Across Healthcare Education
• The Human Cost of Non-Compliance with Accessibility Guidelines
• Rethinking Educational Practice: Assessment, Equity and Innovation

Full details can be found on the booking form.