2008 theme:
Transforming Higher Education Teaching and Learning
in the 21st Century
Join us at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland for another exciting and engaging conference!
IUT 2008 Conference and Tour Photos
IUT Google Map
Find the location of the conference hotel, meeting site and tour boarding locations on our Google Map!
PDF Map of John Anderson Campus, Conference entrances and points of interest.
Schedule-At-A-Glance
Travel Tips
Weather in Scotland can be changeable and sometimes you may experience all seasons in one day! Although, we are hopeful that you will have beautiful sunny weather during your stay, it is best to be prepared.
USEFUL ITEMS TO BRING/WEAR
- Wear layers – t-shirt if it gets hot and sunny and a jumper if it is cold and windy
- Waterproof jacket
- Sensible shoes for walking, keeping feet dry
- Sun cream – if there is a wind sometimes you don’t realize how strong the sun is
- Midge repellant – we don’t have mosquitoes in Scotland but Midgie’s can be bad during the summer.
- Camera – don’t forget Scotland has spectacular scenery so you will want your camera.
- Cash / credit cards – if you want to buy any souvenirs, all shops accept cash and most credit cards. Sometimes AMEX is not accepted but both VISA and MASTERCARD are widely accepted.
Getting from Glasgow Airport
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will be about £20 for the single journey.
The most economical way to travel to the Millennium is to take the flyer bus which takes you from the airport and drops off at Queen Street Station. It costs £4..20 for a single journey or £6.20 return. The buses run every 7 minutes so folks wouldn't have to wait around too long. The Premiere Inn is about a 5 minute walk from Queen Street Station.
More information is available at the official Glasgow Airport web site.
We hope you enjoy your trip and look forward to seeing you in Scotland!
distinguished keynote/plenary speakers
OPENING KEYNOTE - ray land
Our opening Keynote speaker is Professor Ray Land, Director of Centre for Academic Practice and Learning Enhancement (CAPLE) at the University of Strathclyde. Dr. Land is a member and founding accreditor of the Higher Education Academy. His research interests include the theory and practice of educational development, threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge, and the theoretical aspects of digital learning.Dr. Land has published numerous books, journal articles, and conference proceedings. His most recent book is entitled "Threshold Concepts within the Discplines."
mid-conference plenary - bill mckeachie
We will have a very special mid-conference plenary, "Conversation with Bill McKeachie", hosted by Peter Seldin.
Longtime friend and supporter of IUT, Wilbert J. "Bill" McKeachie is Professor of Psychology and former Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan, where he has spent his entire professional career since taking his doctorate in 1949. His primary activities have been college teaching, research on college teaching, and training college teachers. He has received honorary degrees from seven colleges and universities. McKeachie has written a number of books and research articles, the best known of which is "Teaching Tips, Strategies, Research and Theory for College and University Teachers"- now in it's 12th edition.