HEREE programme 10th anniversary

Welcome to our celebration of the 10th year of the PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement!

Yan Shen

I am now a lecturer at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. I teach college students English as a foreign language and do research in teaching and learning enhancement. I am happy that I decided to enrol in this PhD programme, not just for the research skills developed over the past years or the PhD degree I obtained in March 2023. The best part of this programme for me is that it has improved my understanding of teaching and learning practices. I used to teach language in classrooms, but now I see my students as living participants in the complex and dynamic teaching and learning process. This change of perspective on what I do in teaching is critical. When I go beyond subject content to include human factors in enhancing teaching and learning, what I am doing as a teacher becomes more meaningful, and at the same time my research goes in-depth. I really appreciate what I have benefitted from this programme. Wish every one of you good luck.

Chitra Sabapathy

I just returned from the International Assessment in Higher Education Conference (UK). I presented a paper, which originated from [the HEREE] EDS843 module. The presentation experience and being part of the conference was very enriching. It was nice to hear [a HEREE tutor’s] name and references to [their] influential works by several presenters multiple times during the event. Knowing that I had the privilege and honour of being taught by a renowned person…. felt good. 😊

…I just want to express my gratitude to you and the program. I have become a kind of a ‘mini ambassador’, as colleagues and friends have shown keen interest in my educational journey. The program has certainly broadened my awareness on various HEREE matters. I can confidently say that I am not quite the same person I was before embarking on this educational endeavour. The learning curve was steep, and the transformation has been for the better.

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on HEREE’s 10th anniversary! I believe this milestone is a testament to the program's excellence……and the impact it has had on several students' lives, including mine.