SCiLAB (The Open University’s Scholarship Centre for the Faculty of Business and Law), in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan, Cardiff and Lancaster Universities, were delighted to hold a summer seminar series for 2025.

The theme for the series was ‘enhancing student success’, featuring presentations from like-minded colleagues with similar research areas across legal and business education.

We welcomed presenters from across all four Universities to speak about their exciting research and scholarship.

Details of each event:

Seminar 1: Work-based learning and students in employment

'We Just Muddled Through Together’: Exploring Line Manager Emotions and Experiences in Work-Based Learning Support - Fran Myers, Kristen Reid and Sarah Bloomfield, Open University

‘Unlocking Success: Exploring Postgraduate Learning Experiences and Support Systems’, Bernadett Dunn - Open University

‘Integrating Experiential and Problem-Based Learning for Generation Z and Alpha: A Comparative Study’ - Richard Baguley, Lancaster University

Seminar 2: Technology and Creativity

‘Engaging Students with Emerging Technologies’ - Lee Francis, Lancaster University

‘Reclaiming Creativity in Business Education: Lessons from Secondary School Teaching’ - David Yarwood, Manchester Metropolitan University

‘Gamification’ - Lisa Newman, Cardiff University

‘The Virtual Court Room’ - Francine Ryan, Open University

Seminar 3: Co-creation and Belonging

‘Towards Participatory Pedagogy: Co-Developing a Sustainability Bootcamp’, Stephen Homer, Lancaster University

‘Breaking the Ice for Success: Using Mingle Bingo to Foster Student Belonging and Engagement’ - Beatriz Rodriguez Garcia, Lancaster University

‘From Student Voice to Staff Practice: Rethinking Camera use in Virtual Classrooms’ - Andrew Maxfield, Open University

‘Legal Research Scholarship - Lessons Learnt on Encouraging both Student Participation and Collaboration’ - Hossam Kassem and Mel Holmes, Open University

Seminar 4: Supporting students from different backgrounds

‘Enhancing Success for Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman/Woman and Boater Students: What do they Suggest’ - Caroline Derry and Andrew Potter, Open University

‘Extensions as a Lifebelt.  Using Extensions Requests as the Opportunity to Uncover Intersectional Needs and Support Progression’ - Wannette Van-Eg-Dom-Tuinstra, Open University

‘Exploring the Pedagogical Value of Tutors’ Lived Experiences with Dyslexia in Enhancing Student Learning and Success’ - Khadija Tahera, Open University

‘Designing and Implementing Targeted Provision of English for Academic Purposes Support to Level 1 Students in the Faculty of Business and Law for Improved Retention, Attainment and Enhanced Student Self-Efficacy’ - Joanna Mirek-Tooth and Daniel Russell, Open University

For more information or future events, please contact fbl-scholarship@open.ac.uk.