This activity is currently being used in the module SPPO 2650/1 "The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the same old History?" at the University of Leeds. This module is a Level 2 very popular option for all our BAs in Spanish. Students make their contributions via discussion boards in VLE Blackboard. The activity is aimed at facilitating students’ interaction and co-operation in the process of understanding the history of the Spanish State, the history of the different nationalist movements in Spain and the relationship between national identity, political allegiances and the interpretation of these sometimes conflicting “histories”. It also fosters transferable skills such as intercultural communication, analytical skills, critical skills, the ability to work as part of a group, negotiating skills, online communication skills, leadership and spirit of enquiry. The activity was first used in the module "Spain: Political Decentralisation and Integration into Europe" (SPPO 2370/1) in 2009 but has been updated since them. Last update 29/9/114. It received the University of Leeds Faculty of Arts Teaching Development Prize 2009/2010 and has attracted excellent student and employer feedback. It can be downloaded as a pdf document or as a word document.

This activity is currently being used in the module SPPO 2650/1 "The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the old same History?" at the University of Leeds. Students make their contributions via discussion boards in VLE Blackboard. The activity is aimed at facilitating students’ interaction and co-operation in the process of understanding the complex socio-economic and demographic reality of Spain and its Autonomous Communities as well as the country’s political-territorial structure. It also fosters transferable skills such as statistical literacy, the ability to work as part of a group, negotiating skills, communication skills, leadership and spirit of enquiry. The activity was first used in the module "Spain: Political Decentralisation and Integration into Europe" (SPPO 2370/1) in 2008 but has been updated since them. It can be downloaded either as a word document or as a pdf. Last update 29 September 2014.

Resources for Heads of Language departments in UK universities. Most of the resources here have been used in past Heads of Department events.

These materials were used at a workshop of Heads of Languages Departments to practice presenting content-based research to people outside the languages department/ university.

A series of strategic scenarios for language leader in higher education to discuss.

Scenario discussion exercises. Designed for languages department heads, but will work in other disciplines.

Three scenarios for group discussion in which a department's/ university's reputation is challenged. Examples from languages, but useful for other disciplines.

Designed for languages, but adaptable to other disciplines these scenarios/dilemmas relate to widening participation, student fees and marketing the course/ university. NB: some of the scenarios might be 'dated' due to recent policy changes/ clarifications.

The attached publisher file is a way for groups of individuals to map out, issues, questions and decisions will affect the university and where these decisions are made.

Overview of information students sources use to choose their course and university. Also examines some research into the decesion making process.