Introduction to Engineering and STEM Education Research (Short course)

Course overview   

This one-day course draws on examples from UCL’s Integrated Engineering Programme and the facilitators’ expertise to show how teaching, curriculum and assessment challenges can be developed into rigorous, publishable research. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the field, a refined research idea, and practical next steps for taking a project forward. 

Subject to availability, registration will close on Friday 19th June.

Who should attend?   

This course is designed for individuals involved in teaching, curriculum design or student learning enhancement in STEM higher education, including: 

• Early-career academics in engineering and STEM disciplines.
• Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers with teaching responsibilities or an interest in education.
• Teaching-focused or education-track staff seeking to build a scholarly profile.  

What participants will gain   

Participants will leave with: 

• Stronger awareness of engineering and STEM education research.
• The ability to frame researchable questions from their own practice.
• Greater confidence in selecting suitable theoretical and methodological approaches.
• An understanding of ethical and practical issues in STEM education research.
• A realistic plan for next steps, including publication, conference or funding pathways.