Have an idea for an educational project, teaching resource, or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project but need collaborators to make it happen? Apply to take part in an interactive workshop at the BPS annual meeting - Pharmacology 2026 - and pitch your idea to a room of engaged educators looking for new partnerships and opportunities.
The ‘Building Bridges, Making Connections’ workshop will invite selected applicants to give a one-minute flash presentation with a single slide about their project and, if applicable, what expertise/experience they are looking for in a collaborator. Attendees will then have the opportunity to network, discuss ideas in depth, and form partnerships that could lead to future projects, including applications to the 2027 BPS Educational Grants scheme.
The session offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded educators, expand your professional network, refine your ideas with peer feedback, and develop collaborations that extend beyond institutional boundaries.
Apply via the application form below by 30 September 2026.
Please get in touch with any questions.
Application form
Workshop background
As higher education continues to evolve, educators are increasingly expected to engage in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), educational research, resource development, and cross-institutional collaboration to advance their careers. Yet many educational projects remain limited in scope, with findings applicable only to a single programme or institution, while the time and resources required to create high-quality educational materials can be difficult to secure.
This interactive workshop led by Professor Dave Lewis aims to address these challenges by bringing together educators from across the sector to build new connections, develop collaborations, and explore opportunities to create impactful educational research and innovative learning resources.
Dave Lewis is Professor of Education for Professional and Sustainable Development, and Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Leeds. He serves as the Vice-President (Academic Development) for the British Pharmacological Society and is widely recognised for his leadership in pharmacology education and bioethics.
