The University of Edinburgh’s recent upgrade to Learn Ultra marks a significant milestone in enhancing its virtual learning environment (VLE) to better support its diverse student body and align with strategic objectives. This blog post explores the key decisions and themes that contributed to the successful delivery of the Learn Ultra upgrade, drawing from the […]
The University of Edinburgh’s upgrade to Learn Ultra, its virtual learning environment (VLE), was a significant step towards enhancing the digital learning experience for students. A comprehensive evaluation, including a detailed student survey, has provided valuable insights into the success of the upgrade. This blog post delves into the key findings from the student survey, […]
My first external conference as a representative of the University of Edinburgh and what a jam packed schedule full of brilliant speakers, networking and lots of ideas to take away (and I couldn’t not give a mention to the excellent catering!). The Higher Education Marketing Conference takes place yearly, in central London, and brings together […]
I attended the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Universities Marketing Forum (UMF) on 6 June in London in my capacity as a member of its Volunteer Executive Group and as a member of the forum itself.The CASE Universities Marketing Forum is a community championing senior professionals working in marketing, communications and student […]
Earlier this month, on the last day of the PebblePad 2024 conference in Edinburgh – as part of my presentation – I had a chance to share my reflections on an interesting issue (interesting to me that is!) which I call “the conflict of efficiencies”. Having been involved in designing and supporting e-portfolio implementations for […]
At the end of this month we’re saying goodbye to all four of our fabulous OER Service interns Mayu Ishimoto, […]
In July 2023, I began working on Their Finest Hour, my internship, I was initially told, would last six months. Yet, I am now clocking off, one year later, after continuous exciting and rewarding work on the project. The last year has involved a huge variety of challenges. Organising the collection day itself involved events […]
We’re excited to share our recent experience at the KitPlus Show in Glasgow, a key event in the UK broadcast industry that brings together leading manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of professional video, AV, and media technology. The show is a fantastic hub for innovation, engagement, and connection, providing free access to industry professionals and the […]
Over the last few months, I have been working on an Open Educational Resource (OER) based on Their Finest Hour and stories and objects collected during the Digital Collection Day in Edinburgh. The OER, Recording Everyday Social History, which is aimed at the second and third levels of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (age range […]
PebbleBash 2024 conference took place at the Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh, offering a chance to re-connect with the PebblePad practitioners from the UK and the rest of the world. The University of Edinburgh’s PebblePad service team was actively represented by Robert Chmielewski and Magda Dundas. One of the “active” components of our appearance there was […]
