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The HealthyMindEd project is organised and conducted by a research team from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in collaboration with the University of Warwick (United Kingdom), MEDEA: Media & Learning IVZW (Belgium), and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). This project is funded by Erasmus+ and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB-CERec150).

The purpose of the HealthyMindEd project is to explore how digital education such as online courses and virtual learning affects the mental, physical, and emotional health of students and teaching staff in universities. The goal is to improve digital education in a way that promotes better wellbeing for everyone involved, creating a healthier and more balanced learning experience for both students and teachers.

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Just published in Routledge Open Research – a new paper by Prof Elena Riva (IATL) and her team, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, explores how co-created podcasts can enhance wellbeing literacy in higher education.

The paper explores how co-created podcasts—developed collaboratively with students—can be used as a powerful tool to promote wellbeing literacy in interdisciplinary and distance learning contexts. The study highlights the value of authentic student–staff partnerships and innovative digital pedagogies in higher education. https://routledgeopenresearch.org/articles/3-38/v2Link opens in a new window

We are delighted that the Marco Polo ProgrammeLink opens in a new window has been shortlisted for a Times Higher EducationLink opens in a new window Award — and proud that IATL has contributed to this exciting University of WarwickLink opens in a new window international initiative.

Our contribution to the programme was through our work with the Warwick Venice Centre as part of the International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) 2024Link opens in a new window , which reflects IATL’s ongoing commitment to global, interdisciplinary, and student-led education and research.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved across the University and especially to the International Team! 🎉

Read more: University of Warwick celebrates THE Awards nominationsLink opens in a new window

IATL continues to innovate in the Assessment space - offering strategies to humanise the experience of higher education across disciplines. Check out our open access article here : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05513-4Link opens in a new window 

Meyer, H., Riva, E., Logan, F. and Neal, A., 2025. Humanising higher education through interdisciplinary student-devised assessments. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12(1), pp.1-13.

A student from Vrije Universiteit Brussel reflects on her international, interdisciplinary experience at this year's ICUR.

We were delighted to read about Isidora Popovic's reflections on her ICUR 2025 experience. As a hybrid conference, ICUR takes place across in person and online platforms - so Isidora was able to join us to present from her home institution, EUTOPIA institution Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as well as using our online conference platform and our programme of student support (including Panel Facilitator mentorship) to connect with like-minded undergraduate researchers from around the world.

Some of our favourite quotes... “ICUR is an immersive programme of academic development, offering training and mentoring from the moment students submit their abstracts through to their final presentations.” “It’s such a great way for students to present their work and explore academic careers. I’d love to help promote it next year so more people know about it.” Her advice to future applicants? “Don’t hesitate. It’s a really welcoming environment. You’ll learn, you’ll grow, and you’ll meet amazing people along the way.”

See the article about Isadora on the EUTOPIA websiteLink opens in a new window

ICUR 2025 welcomed a team of students from Middle Tennessee State University, USA to present at the conference and contribute to its student leadership.

At this year's International Conference of Undergraduate Research, we were delighted to welcome Dr Jamie Burriss and a team of undergraduate researchers from Middle Tennessee State University (USA) to Warwick and to IATL. Emily Callison, Muny Chet, Andrew Hetrick, and Ariel Nicastro all travelled overseas to support the conference as Panel Facilitators and to present their own original research on an international, interdisciplinary stage. Dr Burriss had joined us at Warwick two years ago for WorldCUR*BCUR 2023 - so it was a particular pleasure to welcome her back to IATL in support of our goals for student research worldwide!

The MTSU team worked with our Student Directors, Panel Facilitators, and Student AV Technicians leading up to and at ICUR 2025 to deliver a highly acclaimed international event.

We loved reading our MTSU friends' reflections on their time with us - roll on ICUR 2026! #ICUR2025 #undergraduateresearch #interdisciplinaryresearch #undergraduateconference

Some of our favourite quotations...

“This was my first international conference, and it solidified my passion for global conservation research,” [Hetrick] said. “Seeing how students across the world are tackling similar environmental issues was both humbling and energizing.”

“We want more of our students to see what’s possible,” [Dr Burriss] said. “International undergraduate research opens minds, builds confidence, and prepares students for a future that’s more connected than ever.”

"As for the students, they return from England with more than bullet points for their résumés. They return with broader worldviews, refined communication skills, and a sense of belonging in the global academic community."

See MTSU 's account of the ICUR experienceLink opens in a new window

This 5-minute piece of music celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Physics Department at Warwick. It is inspired by the number 60 and the idea of symmetry, a notion of central importance to physicists. It also draws heavily on ideas explored in the Science of Music interdisciplinary module. This undergraduate module is taught in Warwick’s Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) and was developed by Gavin Bell (module convenor of Science of Music) and colleagues in Physics. Find out more about the piece on the Physics Department's 60th celebration pagesLink opens in a new window

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IATL’s Dr Elena Riva explores how fostering wellbeing from school through university—embedding it into policy, pedagogy, and culture—can create a seamless, supportive educational journey; read her Wonkhe article hereLink opens in a new window:

Are you interested in teaching, facilitating and/or supporting interdisciplinary learning in Higher Education? The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) is now opening applications for the Postgraduate Award in Interdisciplinary Pedagogy.

The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) is pleased to announce a special call for new interdisciplinary module proposals beginning in the academic year 2026/27.