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Dr. Ryan Arthur Delivers Keynote at Inaugural University of Hertfordshire Academic Skills Conference
At the inaugural University of Hertfordshire Academic Skills Conference, Dr Ryan Arthur delivered a keynote exploring his concept of appreciation as a transformative approach to academic support. He challenged the prevailing deficit models, which often focus on what students lack, and instead advocated for a shift toward recognising and building on the strengths, knowledge, and experiences that students bring with them. His keynote was very well received, with attendees responding positively to the practical insights and the hopeful, student-centred ethos of the talk.