Practical learning

Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practice – from online lab work to work placements and real-world experience.

By Laura.Duckett , 23 December, 2025
Games-based activities foster active, relaxed learning and collaborative problem-solving. Rebecca Andrew and Sam Chadwick offer guidance on how to design and tailor them to suit a range of needs
By Laura.Duckett , 17 December, 2025
Well-designed simulations can give future public service practitioners safe opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and build skills vital for supporting vulnerable people
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 7 November, 2025
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 kiera.obrien , 6 November, 2025
To accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals, students need to be equipped to tackle real-world issues across disciplines. Here’s how it can be done
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien , 29 October, 2025
With mental health concerns and student suicide rates increasing, a partnership with St John Ambulance offered a practical way to support students to ask for help when they need it. Here’s how it worked
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4minutes