Content Improvement Club is our regular meetup for web publishers. This month was the first time we ran the session at Edinburgh Futures Institute, which had a great classroom space and was centrally located for people to get to.  We looked at how to improve the usability of long pages to help users complete their […]

We’ve been developing a new version of the Effective Digital Content online course. This post looks at how we built the course using our chosen platform, Articulate Rise 360, and how we found the process.

We’ve been developing a new version of the Effective Digital Content online course. This post looks at how we moved on from the prototype stage and which technology options we considered. 

The recent migration from EdWeb has proven to be a monumental task that went far beyond simply moving content from one platform to another. This process, undertaken by lead publishers and technical teams, has provided a pivotal opportunity to fundamentally rethink the core objectives and strategies of the University’s online presence.  A Strategic Overhaul  For […]

At the University of Edinburgh, cookies play a vital role in enhancing our digital experience, affecting everything from website functionality to personalised advertising. However, obtaining user consent for cookies has always posed challenges, particularly with the evolving landscape of regulations and user expectations.

Carrying out usability testing early on in the design process provided useful insights about how learners would interact with our content. The feedback we received led to us making various changes to improve the user experience of the course. 

We’ve been developing a new version of Effective Digital Content. This post looks at how this work fits into our wider approach to supporting content design across the University.

Content Improvement Club is our regular meetup for web publishers. This month, we looked at writing and improving alt text to make images accessible to all users.

I was pleased to be invited to deliver guest lectures about the User Experience (UX) Service by academic colleagues. Presenting to students and answering their questions helped me take fresh perspectives on framing the role of UX at the University.

Choosing a green hosting provider is a great way to improve your digital sustainability. But, as I’ve found out, this is only one part of the puzzle towards responsible digital ownership. Read more to understand the complexities behind a green hosting certification.