International Forum for Peer Learning Zoom Online Event (two half days) 27th and 28th January 2021 Hosted by: The International Academic Peer Learning Network and the European Centre for SI-PASS Dear Peer Learning community The International Forum for Peer Learning<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/online-international-forum-for-peer-learning-2021#overlay-context=> is taking place at the end of January, and we are excited to share news with you that we have received 20 high quality presentation and workshop submissions from across the globe. We are now working on the programme, and wish to share with you a flavor of the Forum to entice you to book your place<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/registration-for-the-international-forum-for-peer-learning-2021> whilst the early bird rates are in place before December 25th. All of the presentations proposed involve student co-presenters, and we are working hard to create a rich programme that embraces students as partners and valued members of this peer learning community of practice. The full programme will be made available in early January and will include asynchronous content through pre-recorded presentations and discussion threads, which will add value and create extra opportunities for inclusive access and participation across timezones. Forum Day One: Weds 27th January (GMT: 12.00 - 16.00pm) Theme: Online peer learning: reflecting on the adaptations made, using technology / Challenges of engaging students in the online space Sessions: International Presentations (pre-recorded and available asynchronously), Discussion Groups, choice of joining Creative Workshops, Student Panel, Networking. Additional session: (GMT: 18:00-19.00pm) International networking session across time zones - 'Meet the Presenters' for Q&A. Forum Day Two: Thursday 28th January (GMT: 09:00am - 12:00) Theme: Developing graduate/ employability skills through peer leadership and student roles on campus / Reaching across the student journey with peer learning Sessions: International Presentations (pre-recorded and available asynchronously), Discussion Groups, choice of joining Special Interest Groups, Networking, information about a forthcoming Peer Learning Webinar Series for 2021. Fees and registration for the Forum To register for the Forum please use this link to the booking form<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/registration-for-the-international-forum-for-peer-learning-2021> * Early Bird Fee (pre xmas registration) SEK 460 (approx. GBP 40) * Full registration (after xmas registration) SEK 575 (approx. GBP 50) * Student co-presenter free of charge * Student Early Bird (pre xmas registration) SEK 290 (approx. GBP 25) * Student full reg (after xmas registration) SEK 400 (approx. GBP 35) Building on the highly successful online Forum held in May 2020, this 4th Forum promises to be another exciting event. In May 2020 we welcomed over 100 participants across time zones including from the UK, Sweden, United States, Ireland, and Australia. Presentations and discussion forums included topics about moving peer learning online, using technology, the role of peer learning in widening access to university, and developing student resilience and wellbeing. Through attending this 2021 Forum, you can join like-minded practitioners and students for stimulating virtual debates and discussions about many aspects of peer learning. It will be an opportunity to reflect on what has worked well, and what some of the challenges have been, in the online learning and teaching environment. We really look forward to seeing you at the 2021 Forum. In the meantime we wish you a restful winter/ summer break in your part of the world. Best wishes Catherine McConnell, on behalf of the Forum Organisers Forum Organisers: Lise-Lotte Mörner, Lund University Sweden Catherine McConnell, University of Brighton, UK Leif Bryngfors, Lund University Sweden Will Carey, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland Ruth Lefever, University of Bradford, UK Hanne Viken, University of South-Eastern Norway Sama Agahi, Stockholm University, Sweden Reach me on Microsoft Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=C.Mcconnell at brighton.ac.uk>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcconnell-a2b9b354/> Catherine McConnell MA PGCert SFHEA Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching Lead for Student Academic Success, Student Engagement and Partnership Based in the Learning and Teaching Hub, University of Brighton. https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/catherine-mcconnell