Department of Politics and International Relations
You said, we did
Posted on 29 February 2024
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Here in the Department of Politics and International Relations, we understand the importance of listening to our students' opinions.
We can implement meaningful improvements based on your suggestions. Your insights are invaluable in shaping our educational experience, and we're committed to showcasing the actions we take in response to your input.
Here are some of the changes we have made thanks to your feedback:
You Said: We’d like more dissertation support
We did: Introduced seminars and additional lectures on the dissertation module
You said: We'd like more opportunities to talk about our dissertations
We did: We introduced poster sessions and new seminars on the dissertation module
You said: We want more specific feedback on our essays
We did: Introduced Turnitin with annotated essay feedback
You said: How can I meet other Politics students?
We did: Introduced weekly coffee morning with pastries
You said: We want more support with our future careers
We did: Introduced new modules and assessments to help you develop transferable skills
You said: We would like more academic and pastoral support
We did: Introduced twice weekly feedback and guidance hours and wellbeing officers
You said: We want better technology to help your learning
We did: Introduced a new VLE and lecture capture