Next week - on Thursday 23rd of November, 2-3 pm UK time / 3-4 CET - we will have a SI-PASS Supervisor fika on zoom.
The topics (suggested by supervisors) will this time be
1) Use of social media (for instance to market SI-PASS) and
2) Getting buy-in from academics/teachers.
The zoom-link to the fika is: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/4630658731 . No pre-registration necessary. We hope that many will be able to join and please invite others that might be interested.
(An SI-PASS FIKA is an informal get together in Zoom over a cup of coffee/tea and a cinnamon bun (last item not mandatory). The FIKA is free of charge and provides a chance to talk about SI-PASS related issues or just have a chat with SI-PASS friends).
Upcoming SI-PASS Supervisor trainings (given in English). For more information please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en> .
* Supervisor training online via Zoom 5-6 & 8-9 February 2024. Registration open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/training-summary-online-february-2024>
Best wishes,
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
European Centre for SI-PASS
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm(a)lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm@lth.lu.se>
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Dear SI-PASS colleagues,
We hope that the start of the academic year is treating you well.
We would be grateful if you could share the below opportunity with colleagues who may be interested in becoming SI-PASS Supervisors.
We are pleased to invite participants to our new hybrid SI-PASS Supervisor Training, hosted by the European Centre for SI-PASS at Lund University.
Dates:
📍 Lund: 12-13 November 2026
💻 Online: 26 November & 3 December 2026
This new format offers the opportunity to meet colleagues face-to-face, experience the European Centre for SI-PASS firsthand, and build valuable professional connections, while reducing travel and accommodation costs compared to a traditional three-day in-person event.
To make travel easier, the in-person programme starts at 10:30 on Day 1 and ends at 15:00 on Day 2, allowing many participants to travel on the same days. Lund is also easily accessible via direct trains to/from Copenhagen Airport and Sweden's rail network, and offers easy access to Malmö and Copenhagen for those wishing to extend their stay.
The training covers the same comprehensive content as our established SI-PASS supervisor training, including the foundations of the SI-PASS model, programme implementation, and programme support, monitoring and evaluation. The ~1100 EUR (13,300 SEK) course fee includes training, materials, lunches and refreshments during the in-person days, and ongoing support through the European SI-PASS community, invitations to regular discussion sessions, and shared resources.
Learn more about the training and register on our website <https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/si-pass-supervisor-training-november-2026-lu…> Registration closes on October 23rd
We hope to welcome new participants to Lund this November.
Best wishes,
William Carey, Joakim Malm, Marcia Ody, Christina Rowa & Linda Wennborg
European Centre for SI-PASS learn more<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/about-si-pass>
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Lund University
Student Affairs
Study Support and Learning
Box 117, SE 221 00 Lund
Visiting address: Sölvegatan 29b
Hi,
Here's a reminder that the European Centre for SI-PASS is inviting SI-PASS/PAL Leaders to an online celebration session tomorrow, Thursday 7th of May, at 4.30-6 pm UK,IRE,PT/ 17.30-19.00 BE,NO,SWE / 18.30-20.00 EST
Zoom link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/66972969550
Please share this with your SI-PASS/PAL Leaders!
The session will focus on:
* Celebrating successes and the community
* Reflecting on skills & how best to use them in the future
* Sharing ideas & insights to leave a legacy for future Leaders across Europe
Best wishes,
William Carey, Isabella Fairclough & Linda Wennborg
Dear all,
On Monday 23rd of March 13.30 WEST / 14.30 CEST (1 hour meeting), we will have our second SI-PASS Supervisor "fika" (meeting) this spring semester. Suggested theme: We will continue our discussion on creating an optional standard survey for participants and SI-PASS Leaders. We will also form a workgroup on evaluation to see if we can find some common standards for the community. If you are interested to join, write to si-pass(a)stu.lu.se<mailto:si-pass@stu.lu.se>.
Best wishes,
Will, Linda, Christina, Marcia and Joakim
European Centre for SI-PASS
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering / European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm(a)lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm@lth.lu.se>
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Dear colleagues,
Apologies for cross-posting.
We had an overwhelming response to our call for contributions for the 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support <https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-000000002IW-2Fks&d=4%7Cmail%2…> , and we are looking forward to an exciting programme of sessions.
We have decided to extend the deadline for registration to give people a chance to sign up once they have seen what some of the highlights of the programme will be.
Registration<https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-000000002IW-2Fks&d=4%7Cmail%2…> will now be open until 5pm on Friday, 27th March, 2026.
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Friday, 22nd May 2026
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support <https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-000000002IW-2Fks&d=4%7Cmail%2…> is a free to attend in-person event where you can explore various peer learning and support initiatives in higher education and connect with students and colleagues who share a passion for this area of work. Each year, the Forum welcomes delegates from across the UK, Europe, and beyond. The main Forum will be held on Friday, 22nd May with an option to join an additional afternoon workshop on Thursday, 21st May.
The forum will offer informative sessions, with themes covering, but not limited to:
* Technology
* Terminology (is 'peer' limiting?)
* Evaluation
* Budgets & making PAL/SI-PASS/other peer learning and support programmes work on a low budget (value for money)
* Inclusivity in sessions
* Novel approaches to peer learning and support
Please visit our website<https://url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-000000002IW-2Fks&d=4%7Cmail%2…> page for details and updates, and should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch at PALS(a)qmu.ac.uk<mailto:PALS@qmu.ac.uk>.
Best,
Lisa Vettese Cruden, Catherine McConnell, and Linda Wennborg
(Forum organising group)
Hello everyone,
Early Bird registration for this year's ICSI conference ends on January 31! Be sure to register by then to lock in the lowest price for your registration.
If you need a refresher on the dates and prices for each registration period you can find them below, with more details on our 2026 Conference Information<https://info.umkc.edu/si/2026-conference-information/> page.
Early Bird Registration (ends January 31)
Professional: $600
SI Leader: $350
Regular Registration (Feb 1 - May 3)
Professional: $700
SI Leader: $450
Late Registration (May 4 - May 25)
Professional: $750
SI Leader: $500
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Sincerely,
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction
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Dear colleagues,
Apologies for cross-posting.
We are sending a reminder of the 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> as Call for Proposals closes 5pm on 16th February 2026, and this month we are offering a free webinar to support any students who would like to submit a proposal to present, and any staff who are thinking about submitting a proposal for the first time. At this webinar, you will be given the opportunity to explore how the work you do in the field of peer learning and support can translate into a meaningful conference session, linked to the conference themes.
Queen Margaret University prides itself on student partnership, and we are keen to encourage student representation at the Forum. While this webinar is open to all prospective presenters, if you have a student you feel would be interested in presenting, please guide them towards this support opportunity. In the true ethos of peer support, part of the session will be split, with students being giving an opportunity to work with other students who have previously presented at the Forum, while staff will continue discussions separately.
Webinar to support new presenters
Online via MS Teams
Monday, 26th January 2026 2pm (UK time)
If you are interested in attending the webinar, please complete this form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…>.
Call for Contributions
If you would like to submit a proposal<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> for the 2026 Forum for a presentation, creative workshop, lightning talk, or round-table discussion, please complete this Call for Contributions form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…>.
The forum aims to offer informative sessions, with themes covering, but not limited to:
* Technology
* Terminology (is 'peer' limiting?)
* Evaluation
* Budgets & making Pal/SI-PASS/other peer learning and support programmes work on a low budget (value for money)
* Inclusivity in sessions
* Novel approaches to peer learning and support
Here is a reminder of the details of the Forum - a free to attend in-person event where you can explore various peer learning and support initiatives in higher education and connect with colleagues who share a passion for this area of work.
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Registration is now open<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> and closes on 5pm on Friday, 27th February 2026.
The main Forum will be held on Friday, 22nd May with an option to join an additional afternoon workshop on Thursday, 21st May.
Forum: Thursday afternoon workshop
When you register for the Forum, you will also be given the option to note interest in attending our optional Thursday afternoon workshop:
Facilitated by Dr Nevan Bermingham, co-editor of the Journal of Peer Learning, this session will focus on qualitative research options and guide you from an initial idea toward a realistic project plan. Through instruction and guided hands-on tasks, we'll aim to simplify the research process by offering a few logical methodology pathways, highlight how to achieve publication, and demystify how academic journals like the Journal of Peer Learning work. The boot-camp approach will help you avoid potential pitfalls as you take your first steps toward research publication.
Please visit our website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> for details and updates, and should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh in May 2026.
Best wishes,
Lisa Vettese Cruden, Catherine McConnell and Linda Wennborg
Forum Organising Group
Dear SI-PASS/PAL Supervisors,
Apologies for cross-posting.
We are sending a pre-holiday reminder of the 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> - a free to attend in-person event where you can explore various peer learning and support initiatives in higher education and connect with colleagues who share a passion for this area of work.
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Registration is now open<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> and closes at 5pm on Friday, 27th February 2026.
The main Forum will be held on Friday, 22nd May with an option to join an additional afternoon workshop on Thursday, 21st May.
Call for Contributions
If you would like to submit a proposal<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> for the 2026 Forum for a presentation, creative workshop, lightning talk, or round-table discussion, please complete this Call for Contributions form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…>.
The forum aims to offer informative sessions, with themes covering, but not limited to:
* Technology
* Terminology (is 'peer' limiting?)
* Evaluation
* Budgets & making Pal/SI-PASS/other peer learning and support programmes work on a low budget (value for money)
* Inclusivity in sessions
* Novel approaches to peer learning and support
We welcome proposals from staff working in peer learning but also from students involved in peer learning programmes. Call for Proposals closes 5pm on 16th February 2026.
Webinar to support new presenters
This year, we are offering a webinar in January 2026 to support any students who would like to submit a proposal to present, and any staff who are thinking about submitting a proposal for the first time. At this webinar, the Forum organisers will provide advice and guidance on how to develop a proposal idea and structure the proposal for submission. In the true ethos of peer support, part of the session will be split, with students being giving an opportunity to work with other students who have previously presented at the Forum, while staff will continue discussions separately.
Webinar to support new presenters
Online via MS Teams
Monday, 26th January 2026 2pm (UK time)
If you are interested in attending the webinar, please complete this form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…>.
Forum: Thursday afternoon workshop
When you register for the Forum, you will also be given the option to note interest in attending our optional Thursday afternoon workshop:
Facilitated by Dr Nevan Bermingham, co-editor of the Journal of Peer Learning, this session will focus on qualitative research options and guide you from an initial idea toward a realistic project plan. Through instruction and guided hands-on tasks, we'll aim to simplify the research process by offering a few logical methodology pathways, highlight how to achieve publication, and demystify how academic journals like the Journal of Peer Learning work. The boot-camp approach will help you avoid potential pitfalls as you take your first steps toward research publication.
Please visit our website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/url41.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1vAm1c-00…> for details and updates, and should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh in May 2026.
Best wishes,
Lisa Vettese Cruden, Catherine McConnell and Linda Wennborg
Forum Organising Group
Dear all,
Next week we will have our second SI-PASS Supervisor "fika" (meeting) this autumn. Suggested theme: Success stories and challenges with our SI-PASS programmes this autumn.
* Tuesday 25th of November 2025, 1:30-2:30 pm UK time / 2:30-3:30 CET . More information + link found here<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/calendar/online-supervisor-fika-25-november-2025>.
Upcoming SI-PASS Supervisor trainings (given in English).
For more information please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se<http://www.si-pass.lu.se>
* Supervisor training online 9-10th & 12-13th of February 2026. Registration open<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/si-pass-supervisor-training-online-february-…>
Get to know SI-PASS
"Get to Know SI-PASS" sessions are designed for those interested in understanding the SI-PASS programme. More information is given here<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/staff-and-supervisor/get-know-si-pass>. "Get to Know SI-PASS" sessions during autumn 2025:
* 20th of November, 12.30-1.15 pm UK time / 1.30-2.15 CET
* 15th of December, 12-12.45 pm UK time / 1-1.45 CET
Best wishes,
Will, Linda, Christina, Marcia and Joakim
European Centre for SI-PASS
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm(a)lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm@lth.lu.se>
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Dear SI-PASS/PAL Supervisors,
We would like to remind you and your SI-PASS/PAL Leaders of this semester’s last free online sessions for SI-PASS/PAL student leaders in Europe, hosted by the European Centre for SI-PASS. Please forward this information to your SI-PASS/PAL Leaders.
Upcoming online session for SI-PASS/PAL Student Leaders:
📅3rd DECEMBER, 12-1PM WET/1-2PM CET/2-3PM EET
THEME: Using your intelligence: SI-PASS and AI
FACILITATOR: Anna Lown, SI-PASS Supervisor at Edinburgh University Students’ Association
Zoom-link:https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/67267104854
The goal of the session is to create a community for SI-PASS/PAL leaders to share ideas and experiences, as well as to provide an opportunity for continuing professional development.
🔗Remember to join our LinkedIn group
For a unique chance to network with Leaders from across Europe, join our LinkedIn group by searching
“SI-PASS/PAL Leaders in Europe” on LinkedIn
Best wishes,
Isabella Fairclough, William Carey & Linda Wennborg
European Centre for SI-PASS learn more<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/about-si-pass>
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