Originally written as a conference proposal for ALTC 2025, this post reflects on a university-wide shift in digital learning ...

Let’s make a bold statement and an even bolder assumption: your university (like many others) has already decided it will follow the crowd and develop it’s understanding, polices, and implementation ...

Twelve years ago I shared a post reflecting on a striking comment from a student ambassador: universities needed to think creatively about teaching and learning “The need to know the capital of ...

The reality of university for many students today is weighed against rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and an uncertain job market. The traditional idea of higher education as an academic ...

I don’t always have time for reflection or writing reflective pieces, but every now and then a post from my blogging past pokes it’s head above the parapet and drags me back in. That happened last ...

I have written often about the challenges of online learning but for many learners, eg those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), learning remotely is not a fallback or a compromise. It can open up ...

In a recent post, I outlined some thoughts about how mainstream online education needs to support SEN learners, exploring how online learning can enhance inclusivity for learners with special ...

As the year closes, I often take time to think about the events of the year. Sometimes these reflections can be very personal. Other times, like this post, they focus on my observations of UK higher ...

I’ve heard the phrase “find your tribe” a few times recently, and it’s been bugging me. Finding your tribe, or finding your ‘place’ has become a shorthand for discovering where you belong or your ...

How do we really use the VLE or LMS? At its core, the VLE is normally viewed as a container – the access point for staff and students for any aspect of their learning journey or experience during ...

Like many currently navigating a career transition, I’ve been spending more time on LinkedIn: connecting with my network and peers, exploring opportunities, tailoring applications to job descriptions, ...

When considering the broad benefits of university education beyond the subject and specialism of the course, it’s essential to explore another critical dimension: the impact of university graduates on ...