University course design and delivery

How to design in-person, hybrid and online courses that maximise student engagement, inclusion and learning. Here, you can find advice on instructional design including lesson planning, creation and organisation of educational materials and effective use of digital technologies; as well as teaching methods and styles to help you achieve specific learning outcomes.

By Eliza.Compton, 7 November, 2025

Three ways to motivate engineering students

Male mechanical engineering student
Motivating engineering students when information overload threatens to sap their attention requires real-world industrial collaborations, a customised learning experience and a focus on impact
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 4 November, 2025

Use games to get students back to class

Students playing a table-top game
Gamified learning can transform passive teaching into engaging, student-centred experiences. Matthew Jones offers practical advice on creative delivery and scaling up
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 30 October, 2025

Top business graduates lack one key skill – execution

Someone standing at a crossroad, unable to make a decision
Top-performing graduates often struggle with execution in the workplace. Educators can change that by designing learning exercises that hone decision-making skills and resilience
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 October, 2025

Five considerations for effective group work

Group of happy multiracial university students
Why struggle through setting and assessing group tasks when this teaching approach can present considerable challenges around communication and conflict? These insights offer ways to design tasks that will benefit both educators and students
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5minutes
University course design and delivery