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Background During the preparation of my CMALT portfolio, I attended some webinars organised by the Association of Learning Technologists (ALT) and I enjoyed the collaborative atmosphere of these events. As soon as I heard about the formation of a new Special Interest Group in Digital Assessment (SIG DA) in September 2024, I expressed an interest. […]
As 2025 comes to an end (and yes, I can barely believe it’s nearly 2026) it’s worthwhile to reflect on the past year. It’s been a quite a whirlwind. Not only has news and politics been pretty shocking and horrible this year (again!!!) but news about finances in UK HE institutions has been depressing and […]
That time of year again when I need to pause, breathe and look back at 2025 and remind myself to reflect but this year feels a bit different. First thing, launching the new short course platform, which includes 5 services (not 6 or 7……that one is for all the parents), numerous integrations (one being online […]
In September, Nick and Mel from the UX team attended Assistive Technology Day, a training event organised by the Scottish Sensory Centre. Sessions focused on how technology can support deaf and hard of hearing students, with talks from educational audiologists and the JISC accessibility team. Dec 22, 2025
Our undergraduate and postgraduate students have many demands on their time, with an increasing number reliant on paid work to help fund their studies. It’s no surprise then that prospective students are keen to understand their study commitments so they can understand their likely capacity for paid work while at university. School editors can use […]
The MABEL Trial The MABEL trial investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of low-dose, low-acting oral morphine in patients with chronic breathlessness. Despite chronic breathlessness being a global problem with disabling symptoms, its health economic implications have not previously been comprehensively studied. 143 participants (75 morphine and 67 placebo) were randomised in 11 UK hospitals as […]
