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 , 26 August, 2026
Virtual field trips have the potential to prepare students more thoroughly for experiences on location. Here’s how to put one together
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By Laura.Duckett , 20 August, 2026
Learn how to design courses that respond to the evolving needs of both students and employers
By Laura.Duckett , 20 August, 2026
Designing different routes through the same module so they offer an equivalent learning experience is where the real work begins, writes Stuart Samuels, who offers practical planning advice
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 18 August, 2026
Educators often understand the benefits of inclusivity but lack the skills to embed it in courses and curricula. An inclusive design toolkit can bridge institutional ambition and everyday teaching practice
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 18 August, 2026
Giving students choice is not about reducing expectations or allowing students to take shortcuts in their study, writes Courtney Kimmel. Here, she explains how course structure can create pathways to deeper learning
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 17 August, 2026
When we demonstrate clear benefits, offer incentives that support learning and intervene when students fall behind, we can make attending a more attractive choice. Read strategies based on student insights
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