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Record NSS responses at JOMEC: How Planning, Partnership and Playfulness made it happen.

Record NSS responses at JOMEC: How Planning, Partnership and Playfulness made it happen.

Posted on 20 March 2026 by

This blog is written by Phillip Harris from the Learning and Teaching Academy.   Schools work hard to encourage student engagement with the National Student Survey (NSS), but this year […]

Using Read Aloud / Text to Speech to support accessible and inclusive content

Using Read Aloud / Text to Speech to support accessible and inclusive content

Posted on 16 March 2026 by ,

By Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart, Learning and Teaching Academy In an increasingly digital learning environment, creating content that is accessible to all learners is essential. Read Aloud and Text […]

Sustainability in Action: The Learning and Teaching Academy makes a (Green) Impact at Cardiff University

Sustainability in Action: The Learning and Teaching Academy makes a (Green) Impact at Cardiff University

Posted on 9 March 2026 by

Green Impact is a sustainability learning and accreditation programme for Schools, departments and teams at Cardiff University. Participants use an online toolkit, designed by the University’s sustainability team, to complete activities and drive positive sustainable change in a range of areas such as waste and recycling and […]

Understanding Inclusive Education: Key Principles for Practice

Understanding Inclusive Education: Key Principles for Practice

Posted on 6 March 2026 by

At Cardiff University, our Inclusive Education Framework helps colleagues take practical steps toward this goal.

Inclusive education at Cardiff University: Our commitment to meaningful, accessible learning for all 

Inclusive education at Cardiff University: Our commitment to meaningful, accessible learning for all 

Posted on 26 February 2026 by , ,

At Cardiff University, inclusivity is central to creating learning experiences that are meaningful, relevant and accessible for all. Our approach is shaped by Hockings’ (2010) work, which describes inclusive learning and teaching as the thoughtful design of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment so that all students can participate fully and benefit from higher education.

Learning Central Induction: Escape the Learning Central Labyrinth

Learning Central Induction: Escape the Learning Central Labyrinth

Posted on 23 February 2026 by

This blog is written by Punsisi Somaratne a Learning Designer from the Learning and Teaching Academy’s Digital Education team. “Instead of another demo, could we make it a game?” That […]

Bridging Cultures and Creating Courses: A Collaborative Journey with Jilin University

Bridging Cultures and Creating Courses: A Collaborative Journey with Jilin University

Posted on 9 February 2026 by

Written by Nan Zhang, Digital Education Specialist in the Digital Education Team. It was a great honour for the Learning and Teaching Academy to be involved in an international collaboration […]

AI in Education at Cardiff University

AI in Education at Cardiff University

Posted on 26 January 2026 by , ,

 Written by Marianna Majzonova and Geraint Evans (LTA) with Rebecca Mogg (ULS)  As the University continues to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, we have been supporting the great practice already happening across our learning and teaching community.   AI […]

Making PDFs Work for Everyone: Simple Tips for Inclusive Content

Making PDFs Work for Everyone: Simple Tips for Inclusive Content

Posted on 19 January 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.  PDFs are widely used across the university to share information with students and colleagues, but they’re not always the most accessible option. […]

Building Confidence Through Collaboration: Creating a Student Walkthrough for Learning Central

Building Confidence Through Collaboration: Creating a Student Walkthrough for Learning Central

Posted on 8 January 2026 by

Written by Gemma Hackman, Learning Technologist in the Digital Education Team Starting university is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. For many first-year students, navigating a new virtual learning environment is just […]