{"id":549,"date":"2024-02-27T12:58:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T12:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educationconference.arts.ac.uk\/festival2026\/?page_id=549"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:57:13","slug":"proposal-guidance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educationconference.arts.ac.uk\/festival2026\/proposal-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How do I make a proposal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Submit your ideas using the\u202fonline proposal form<\/a>.\u202fIf you would prefer to make a proposal in an alternative format (e.g. audio or video), please contact the Festival Team educationfestival@arts.ac.uk<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are keen to receive proposals from colleagues of diverse backgrounds and job roles. Please see the Access information.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For support with submitting a proposal please see below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can make a proposal? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We welcome proposals from all staff across University of the Arts London. This year we\u2019d like to extend a warm welcome to staff in our host site at Lime Grove, Institute and Research Centre colleagues, technical staff as well as colleagues in support and non-teaching roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year we are also accepting proposals from UAL partner institutions for the first time, to expand the conversation and knowledge exchange to the wider sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get support with making a proposal? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are hosting some proposal writing workshops led by UAL colleagues in the lead up to the deadline of 11 May. More information will be shared soon on Canvas and on this site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I get support with presenting<\/strong>?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any staff presenting at the Festival can request a mentor meeting<\/a> (educationfestival@arts.ac.uk<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This support can range from an informal chat about an idea to providing feedback on initial proposals up to one week prior to the deadline, suggesting potential collaborators or advice on the appropriate choice of format. This advice and support may be offered individually, or in small groups, as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a wide range of formats and presentation types<\/a>, from short conversations to larger innovative experiences.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What format can I choose for my proposed session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure which format to choose, explore last year\u2019s schedule<\/a> to browse how successful sessions matched content and format types.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose 1 of the formats listed below for your proposal  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We particularly welcome sessions that use presentation styles creatively to stimulate engagement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the peer review process may recommend a proposal is presented in a different format than initially submitted. Session facilitators will be provided by the Learning and Teaching Directorate or can be named in proposals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Explore the 7 formats available to submit to the festival<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Workshop (45 – 50 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A workshop is a fully participatory and experiential session where colleagues can engage, discuss and reflect on a focused topic, theme or aspect of educational practice. It\u2019s your opportunity to be creative: we encourage alternative formats such as visual, sound, video or performance approaches that particularly suit our UAL context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Paper (15mins + 10mins discussion)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is an opportunity to give a 15 minute oral, visual, film or slide presentation outlining your research, project or curriculum innovation. It can be useful to prepare 2-3 focused questions at the end of each presentation to start the discussion. Papers are normally paired sessions, so someone else will present directly before or after you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Panel Discussion (45 – 50 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This format brings together, for example, 3 linked presentations of approximately 10 minutes around a shared topic, with 15 minutes for discussion facilitated by a proposed Chair. These sessions provide the opportunity for networking, to bring together colleagues from different disciplines or Colleges. They can also be used to gain attendee feedback to develop work-in-progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lightning talk (5 mins + 5mins discussion)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lightning talks are deliberately short. Based on the \u201cpecha kucha\u201d format, each presentation includes a maximum of 20 slides so each slide might advance every 15 seconds. The concise talks stimulate ideas and discussion and enable multiple speakers to contribute to a theme. Lightning talks are an excellent format for sharing a teaching innovation or an interesting solution to a problem from your experience. You will usually present alongside 3-4 others during a Lightning talk session. Discussion time is often most effective when pooled at the end of the presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Flip Session (30 Minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Propose a flip session if you would like participants to have seen materials before attending. There is an advance deadline for these sessions, where all materials are uploaded online or sent to attendees prior to the conference day itself. Booking a place requires attendees to confirm they will engage with your materials beforehand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Conversation (25 or 45 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is a more informal space to think aloud with others. You can table a topic for conversation and plan your session with fellow presenter\/s. However, if you are brave enough to propose a topic you deem to be necessary, or neglected, for a short or in-depth conversation with whoever turns up on the day, please, go ahead! Note: all conversation sessions will have a named Chair, either someone you propose or someone provided by the Learning and Teaching Directorate who meets the presenter\/s beforehand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Creative Format \/ Other (Variable durations)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Please provide a description of your focus, activity and materials, as well as a clear explanation of the concept and purpose of the event. For example, we had a CSM roof-top dye-garden event and a wandering remote access event in 2024 as well as numerous collective presentations. Almost anything is possible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

We particularly welcome sessions that use presentation styles creatively to stimulate engagement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the peer review process may recommend a proposal is presented in a different format than initially submitted. Session facilitators will be provided by the Learning and Teaching Directorate or can be named in proposals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will my proposal be reviewed? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All proposals will be peer-reviewed against the following 3 criteria:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contribute to a balanced and complementary programme, including a diversity of perspectives and approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarity of Content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n