Padlet is often associated with a simple digital noticeboard: students respond to a question, add a comment or share a resource. However, attending the Padlet UK Higher Education User Group Symposium 2026 highlighted a much broader range of possibilities for using the platform to support active, collaborative and inclusive learning. The symposium brought together colleagues […]
A case study on decolonising the thermodynamics curriculum: Professor Anna Scaife shares what motivated her to rethink the undergraduate course, the practical changes she made, and what she plans to do next.
Throughout August and September, we’re encouraging colleagues to get involved and submit nominations for our Better World Celebration – an FSE-led initiative aiming to shine a spotlight on individuals who are making the world a better place through their everyday actions.
This week, we’re celebrating Chem Eng Stars; a game developed by Tom Rodgers, Professor of Engineering Education, and undergraduate students; celebrating the diverse pioneers of chemical engineering.
To support consistent implementation of the University AI policy across FSE, colleagues should use official sources when checking guidance, sharing updates and signposting support for students. Using the same trusted sources will help ensure that staff are working from current information, students receive consistent guidance, and local messages remain aligned with Faculty and University expectations. […]
Following the reminder to add AI assessment categories to Canvas, FSE staff are also asked to ensure that students receive clear, practical communication about AI use in their assessments through the most appropriate channels for their unit. Canvas is the minimum requirement and should remain the main place where students can revisit assessment guidance at […]
As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE staff are asked to ensure that the AI category for each summative assessment is clearly visible to students on Canvas by 14 September, when Semester 1 Canvas pages go live. Students should be able to find the AI category and related guidance in the Assessment and Feedback […]
As we prepare for Semester 1, all FSE academics are asked to review their summative assessments and apply the University AI assessment categories consistently across taught provision. This guidance is intended to support staff in making proportionate, assessment-led decisions about AI use. The starting point should always be the purpose of the assessment and the evidence of […]
As we approach the end of the 2025–26 academic year, preparations are underway for academic year 2026–27. This page outlines the key tasks course teams need to complete when preparing their Canvas spaces for the next academic year. Canvas Content Rollover As in previous years with Blackboard, course content from the current academic year has […]
Introduction Live coding—where instructors write and execute code in real time while verbalising their thinking—has become an increasingly prominent teaching strategy in STEM disciplines, particularly computer science. It is typically framed as an active learning method that exposes students to authentic problem-solving, debugging, and iterative development practices. This paper reviews the effectiveness of live coding […]
Dr Lei Zeng is a lecturer in Fashion and Business Technology. Lei has lived experience studying in the UK as an international student and in supporting international students in her role as a lecturer. Lei spoke to Teaching College about taking a culturally inclusive pedagogical approach to supporting international students. A culturally responsive pedagogical can […]
