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Module title: TBS Visiting Academic Module
SCQF level: 0: Unknown level
SCQF credit value: 0.00
ECTS credit value: 0
Module code: Z5031042
Module leader: Max Chipulu
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The Visiting Academic is intended for visiting academics participating on a bench-fee basis. Academics not paying a bench fee (e.g. EU exchanges) are not included in this provision. The programme is a structured, non-credit-bearing academic engagement programme designed to host visiting academics and researchers from partner and non-partner institutions. The programme aims to strengthen the School’s research culture, international collaboration, and scholarly networks by providing visiting scholars with immersive exposure to the School’s research environment, staff, doctoral community, and postgraduate teaching.The programme combines formal induction and orientation, structured research engagement through research centre attachment, informal networking with academic hosts, opportunities to observe and participate in postgraduate-level teaching, and cultural enrichment through a dedicated Scottish Culture module. The programme concludes with formal recognition through a Certificate of Completion.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the School’s research culture, governance structures, and expectations through participation in induction and orientation activities.

LO2: Engage productively with a relevant research centre, contributing to scholarly discussions and collaborative research activity.

LO3: Develop and strengthen international research networks through regular interaction with host academics and research communities.

LO4: Critically reflect on UK postgraduate education and doctoral training practices through observation of postgraduate-level teaching and modules.

LO5: Demonstrate cultural awareness and contextual understanding of Scotland through participation in the Scottish Culture module and related activities.

LO6: Develop an agreed scholarly or professional development output (e.g. research plan, collaboration proposal, seminar contribution) aligned with the objectives of the visiting period.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, BLENDED,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Max Chipulu
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Guided independent study 13 Blended, primarily face-to-face (on-campus), involving structured induction and academic integration 1. Induction and orientation sessions delivered on campus 2. Optional attendance at postgraduate visiting modules and the Scottish Culture module (subject to approval)
Online Guided independent study 20 Blended, primarily face-to-face (on-campus) research engagement and scholarly interaction comprising: 1. Ongoing engagement embedded within relevant research centres and host teams 2. Participation in research seminars and academic discussions 3. Informal networking and scholarly interaction through scheduled coffee catch-ups
Total Study Hours33
Expected Total Study Hours for Module33



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