***Deadline for registration extended to 15th April 2025.****

Join us for the SoTL Teaching and Learning Summer Conference at Harlaxton College, 27th – 30th May 2025! This conference is designed for professional development in higher education pedagogy for all levels of teaching experience: advance graduate students, early-career faculty, and experienced faculty.

Itinerary, registration, paper submission information, and other details can be found on our booking site here. This conference is sponsored by the University of Evansville Sociology Programs, led by Professor Mari Plikuhn, so please feel free to contact her with any questions at plikuhn@evansville.edu.

We are now accepting proposals that describe empirical studies of SoTL, theoretical discussions of SoTL, and descriptions of best practice of teaching.

Submissions may be for one of the following formats:

• Concurrent sessions: Presentation + discussion
• Posters: Poster on empirical work or best practice

Call for Proposals Opens: December 1, 2024

Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025

Notice of Proposal Acceptance: February 15, 2025

To Remain in the Conference Program, Presenters Must Register by 13th March 2025

Questions may be directed to: plikuhn@evansville.edu

Submission Portal: https://uesurvey.evansville.edu/SoTL25

Harlaxton College is proud to offer a Mini Olympics at Harlaxton programme, hosted in the spectacular Harlaxton Manor. Participants will enjoy a student experience at Harlaxton Manor for 7 nights, with room and board included, with excursions to Nottingham and Belton House. This programme is open to over 18s only. This unique programme is designed for cheerleading students to inspire, elevate, and empower children through the power of sports, whilst enjoying a beautiful, historic setting. 

The itinerary, registration and other details can be found on our booking site here. This programme is led by Russell and Susan Moore. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at customprogramsoffice@harlaxton.ac.uk.

Immerse yourself in the British countryside as you expand your understanding of global nursing and health care issues! Harlaxton College is proud to present the inaugural Nightingale and Nursing in the UK: A Harlaxton Nursing Immersion Experience. Join us this summer in our unique manor house for a retreat designed for nurses and nurse educators. We will host a series of interactive sessions with local health care providers around the theme of nursing and health care in the British health care system, along with nursing and health care related visits across England.  Field trips include historical and cultural sites in London and rural England. This experience has been approved for ANCC nursing contact hours by Indiana University School of Medicine.

Your visit to England and Harlaxton Manor also includes an immersion in the British culture with visits to local castles, a welcome reception, a traditional pub dinner, and a paint and sip evening. There will be ample time for forging new friendships amongst other nurses and nurse educators in this exceptional setting. At the end of the week, we will say goodbye with a high tea in the State Rooms.

Highlights of the retreat include:

• A warm welcome reception
• A cosy traditional pub dinner
• Inspiring guest speakers
• Plenty of time to connect with your peers
• Day trips to London, Leicester, Belvoir Castle, Chatsworth and Eyam

The retreat culminates in a high tea in the grand Staterooms.

Participants will stay at Harlaxton Manor for 6 nights, with room and board included, with the option to extend the stay by booking on to Harmony A Harlaxton Manor Yoga Retreat. 

The itinerary, registration and other details can be found on our booking site here. This retreat is led by Judith Halstead PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN. Please feel free to contact the Custom Programs Team customprogramsoffice@harlaxton.ac.uk or Judith with any questions at jhalstea@iu.edu.

Harlaxton College is proud to offer the 2025 iteration of the UE Music Instrumental Ensemble Retreat, hosted in the spectacular Harlaxton Manor. Participants will enjoy a student experience at Harlaxton Manor for 7 nights, with room and board included, with a 2-night excursion to London at the end of the program. 

The itinerary, registration and other details can be found on our booking site here. This retreat is led by Professor Dr Kenneth Steinsultz – Co-Director of the Music Conservatory, Director of Bands, Low Instruments at the University of Evansville, so please feel free to contact him with any questions at ks306@evansville.edu.

This program is directed toward those writing for the “kidlit” market (i.e. those writing for children and teens). Participants will have a student experience at Harlaxton Manor and enjoy tours and activities exclusive to this beautiful and inspirational setting, along with ample time for writing. The main focuses of this retreat are to build community with other writers and to give attendees the time to work on their projects away from the stresses of daily life.

The base program price, which includes the itinerary below through Friday, will be $1550/participant. The extra day trip to Cambridge and overnight to Sunday will be an additional $150/participant. Participants are welcome to bring family members to stay at the manor and participate in Harlaxton activities for an additional $800/guest for the program. Participants are welcome to stay in their student rooms for additional nights at the Manor for $200 per person per night including full board (3 meals a day). This can only be accommodated if it is pre-booked.

There is a $250 deposit due upon booking for this program, which is only refundable until the deposit deadline of March 1.  After that date, registrants will be prompted to pay their final balance, which is only refundable until the final payment deadline of April 15.

Highlights of the retreat include:

Welcome Reception

A pub tour and a traditional pub dinner

Plenty of time to connect with your peers

Optional day trip to Cambridge

The retreat culminates in a farewell banquet in the grand Staterooms.

Included in the programme are the following:

3 meals at day whilst at Harlaxton

Housing in a world-class manor house in single student rooms with shared bathrooms

Student rooms include single bed, desk, wardrobe and sink, bedding and towels

All sessions and activities listed on the itinerary

Welcome Reception

Farewell banquet

Pricing

Programme Price $1,550

Deadline to sign up 1st March 2026

Cancellation Policy
If cancelling more that 76 days ahead – full refund

If cancelling less than 75 days ahead – non-refundable

To register, please see the link below. 
Kidlit Writers Retreat Form: https://www.uealumnionline.com/kidlitwr

This self-directed retreat offers academic writers focused time to work on their projects in the serene setting of Harlaxton Manor. Participants can enjoy a peaceful escape, connect with fellow scholars, and make meaningful progress toward their writing goals.

The base program runs through Saturday and includes lodging, meals, and activities for $1,350. An optional overnight trip to Cambridge adds $150. A guest sharing your room and joining all activities is $775 per person.

A $250 deposit is due at booking, refundable until 1 March 2026. Final payment is due by 15 April 2026 and is refundable until that date.

Highlights of the retreat include:

A pub tour and a traditional pub dinner

Plenty of time to connect with your peers

Optional day trip to Cambridge

A high tea in the conservatory.

The retreat culminates in a farewell banquet in the grand Staterooms.

Included in the programme are the following:

3 meals at day whilst at Harlaxton

Housing in a world-class manor house in single student rooms with shared bathrooms

Student rooms include single bed, desk, wardrobe and sink, bedding and towels

All sessions and activities listed on the itinerary

Wine and cheese night

High Tea

Pricing

Programme Price           $1,350

Deadline to sign up       1st March 2026

Cancellation Policy

If cancelling more that 76 days ahead – full refund

If cancelling less than 75 days ahead – non-refundable

To register, please see the link below. 

Academic Writers Retreat Form: https://www.uealumnionline.com/writersretreat