2025 APD Festival- Being an External Examiner: Information and guidance for academics considering taking an external examining role at another HEI
Overview / Event description
In this session we will provide information and guidance on the role of an external examiner. We will be discussing what is usually expected of you as an external examiner and hearing from two academics with external examining experience. If you are interested in becoming an external examiner, this session is not to be missed.
Objectives
The objectives of the session is to provide information and guidance on external examining, benefits of embarking on this additional external role and how to find institutions that are looking for external examiners. We will also be giving you our perspectives of being external examiners at other HE institutions.
Facilitators
Dr Maria Ashioti
Tabatha Mills
V4 respond to the wider context in which higher education operates, recognising implications for practice
K5 requirements for quality assurance and enhancement, and their implications for practice
A5 enhance practice through own continuing professional development