Becoming a SCoLPP Research Centre member

SCoLPP members help us shape the latest thinking about evidencing and evaluating effective learning, wherever and however it takes place. 

It’s really simple to join our SCoLPP community. Just complete the relevant Membership Application form, which takes only a few minutes, after which, we will be in touch.  

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Why SCoLPP?

Gain access to innovation funds

for developing, showcasing and researching effective pedagogic practice

Become part of a community

committed to enhancing the life chances of all learners by challenging social, cultural and structural inequalities commonplace in HE

Contribute to the development of real world learning

that is meaningful, trans-disciplinary, trans-sectoral and trans-generational

Members also get

  • Opportunities to pilot and scale your great pedagogic ideas in a supportive environment and turn these into impactful practice 

  • Access to a range of skills development events to build confidence, such as writing retreats, evaluating effective learning workshops, developing creative pedagogic inquiry methods and more 

  • Targeted development and mentoring for preparing and evidencing your pedagogic achievements, linked to promotion routes, Fellowships, National Teaching Fellowship awards, REF and TEF 

  • Invited to join our SCoLPP Collective consultancy group, in which we collaborate to provide pedagogic problem-solving, action learning and an array of development opportunities across the sector 

  • A team of SCoLPP colleagues, with track records of success in the sector, who are committed to working with you to co-create great learning, research and inquiry. 

What you bring

  • Passion and interest in researching, evidencing and enhancing positive student outcomes 
  • A commitment to learning, evaluating and sharing innovations that challenge inequality  
  • Keen curiosity and open-mindedness to do things differently to enhance effective pedagogic practice, research and inquiry 
  • A sense of fun, adventure and camaraderie 

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It will be great to have you join us. Depending on where you wish to join us from, you'll need to fill in one our application forms.

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University of Staffordshire Applicants
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External applicants
in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021