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Exploring AI Conversation in Learning Central: Roleplay and Reflection

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Exploring AI Conversation in Learning Central: Roleplay and Reflection

Posted on 5 December 2025 by

Sonia Maurer is a Learning Technologist in the Learning and Teaching Academy, with a strong interest in the ongoing enhancement of Learning Central and helping colleagues to use it more easily and effectively.  Have […]

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Keeping the Human in the Age of AI: Reflections from ALT Conference 2025

Posted on 3 December 2025 by

Written by Hannah Salisbury, a Learning Designer from the Digital Education Team within the Learning and Teaching Academy. Earlier this month, Marianna and I headed up to sunny Glasgow for […]

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Not just pretty colours: Using colour and contrast inclusively

Posted on 24 November 2025 by ,

Written by Alex Stewart and Heather Pennington from the Learning and Teaching Academy Following our recent blog on accessible fonts and text sizes ‘Don’t skip the small print: Tips for […]

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From Lab to Language: A Student’s Role in Building a Chemistry Glossary for All

Posted on 10 November 2025 by

This blog is written by Gemma Hackman, a member of the Digital Education Team in the Learning and Teaching Academy. Over the summer, something quietly brilliant happened in the School […]

 
Fellowships Case Study: Diana De

Fellowships Case Study: Diana De

Posted on 7 November 2025 by Ela Pari Huws

Receiving my Principal Fellow (PF) confirmation from Advance HE was a massive personal and professional achievement. It’s certainly a milestone in my academic career and a testament of my contribution […]

Fellowships Case Study: Ellie Dorrans

Fellowships Case Study: Ellie Dorrans

Posted on 29 October 2025 by Ela Pari Huws

I first completed the Associate Fellowship during my PhD, and I am now partway through the Fellowship programme. Looking back, this process has been one of the most formative parts […]

Don’t skip the small print: Tips for accessible fonts and text sizes

Don’t skip the small print: Tips for accessible fonts and text sizes

Posted on 20 October 2025 by ,

Preparing your modules and materials for the next academic year provides a great opportunity to quickly review resources to ensure that they are accessible for all our students. Making small […]

Enhancing Teamwork Assessment with BuddyCheck: Insights from the 2024–25 Review

Enhancing Teamwork Assessment with BuddyCheck: Insights from the 2024–25 Review

Posted on 13 October 2025 by

As group work continues to play a vital role in developing collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, Cardiff University has been exploring ways to make teamwork assessments more equitable and effective. […]

What’s New in Learning Central? Navigation and Styling Options

What’s New in Learning Central? Navigation and Styling Options

Posted on 9 October 2025 by

Blackboard Ultra continues to evolve, and some recent updates bring stylish new possibilities for the presentation of Learning Materials in Learning Central. Here’s a quick look at what’s new and […]

Blank Page to MCQ Test: Learning Central’s AI-Powered Starting Point

Blank Page to MCQ Test: Learning Central’s AI-Powered Starting Point

Posted on 7 October 2025 by

This blog is written by Michael Hackman, a Learning Designer at the Learning and Teaching Academy. About Me Hi, I’m a member of the Digital Education Team based at the […]