News & Updates

Below you will find the latest additions to our website regarding Educational tools and teaching practices, as well as other news items that may come from other departments.

Click on each title to read more about each update.

24 July 2024

Brightspace browser version check

Brightspace browser version check

Use newer browser versions to avoid unexpected interface behaviour.

26 June 2024

Turnitin to replace Ouriginal in 2024/25

The current plagiarism tooling (Ouriginal) in Brightspace will be replaced with a plagiarism detection tool from Turnitin per the upcoming new Academic year 2024-2025.

21 June 2024

The Educator Newsletter | June

Discover inspiring stories, developments, (training) activities, and other reads about Education.

17 June 2024

Summer School for Teaching Assistants

Summer School for Teaching Assistants

Are you a (new) Teaching Assistant? Starting July 2, enrol in the Teaching Assistants training and learn how to motivate your students, answer questions and give feedback in the best way possible. Meet other TAs to practice, discuss your worries and share your ideas!

17 June 2024

Designing and Teaching an Online Course

Designing and Teaching an Online Course

Starting September 17, learn how to teach and design an online course during an engaging 6 weeks experience.

22 May 2024

Analyse Exam Results to Improve your Course

Analyse Exam Results to Improve your Course

Join our workshop to analyze exam results and improve your teaching methods.

16 May 2024

AccessAbility Week 2024

AccessAbility Week 2024

We warmly invite you to the AccessAbility Week 2024! From 3 until 6 June, Horizon and Student Onbeperkt are organising the AccessAbility Week to raise awareness and increase knowledge on accessible and inclusive education.

08 May 2024

New Training: Intercultural Communication in Education!

New Training: Intercultural Communication in Education!

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) offers a new training designed to foster understanding and inclusivity in diverse classrooms.

07 May 2024

Ans Educator Day

Ans Educator Day

An afternoon dedicated for sharing experiences on how to use Ans and get insights into specific cases. In the second part of the afternoon, you will also have the chance to discuss about what you'd like to have improved in Ans, as well as obtaining information on Ans exams.

19 April 2024

Teaching Assistants Training

Teaching Assistants Training

In this training, Teaching Assistants will acquire essential skills to support student motivation and cultivate a conducive study environment that promotes student success.