by Viewpoint | Aug 9, 2024 | Learning and Students, Teaching, Uncategorised
There is a clear growing demand and need for learning that fits around people’s personal commitments and everyday lives, that is less ‘time demanding’, and ultimately, more flexible. We know our learning needs to be accessible and inclusive and we want to ensure...
by Viewpoint | Jul 10, 2024 | Research, Teaching, Uncategorised
The science and engineering of AI have been the subject of research for decades, but the past two years have seen a step-change in capability and availability, with AI products moving into the mainstream. Whether you see it as an opportunity or a challenge, we know...
by Viewpoint | Jun 27, 2024 | EDI
While some criticise them as tokenistic ‘box ticking,’ we view charter marks and awards as tools to illuminate systemic inequalities. As academic leads, we understand their limitations and that trust in pursuing them varies. However, they serve a valuable purpose by...
by Viewpoint | Apr 15, 2024 | President & Vice-Chancellor
It has been an exciting time for me since the announcement of my appointment as the incoming President and Vice-Chancellor to succeed the incomparable Nancy Rothwell. Since January, I have been meeting with Nancy, the Senior Leadership Team, and others online. But...
by Viewpoint | Mar 14, 2024 | SLT, Teaching, Uncategorised
Our University has started on its journey to replace Blackboard Learn with Canvas by Instructure as our central learning environment (CLE). We’re now configuring the system, structuring training and support plans, and preparing for a full rollout in 2025. This means...
