Online learning

Online learning has revolutionised university teaching with much higher education now delivered via digital platforms, supported by educational technology (ed-tech) and, increasingly, AI tools. Find out how lecturers can adapt teaching methods to support learning online, build online learning communities and use the latest technology to advance student engagement and flexible, accessible learning.

By kiera.obrien , 22 October, 2025

Librarians, it’s time to lead the way

An illustration of an AI with glasses, reading a book
When GenAI first landed, many universities scrambled to understand it and how students might be using it. One library team took it upon themselves to adopt a holistic approach
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 13 October, 2025

Can transferable skills be taught in distance learning?

Woman doing online education
As workplaces are increasingly AI-integrated and hybrid, can teaching transferable skills – including body language – in a virtual learning environment, in some cases, offer a more authentic education experience?
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 26 September, 2025

Can you see me? Can you hear me?

Black male student in academic meeting
With in-person, online and hybrid supervision of master’s dissertations now common, which works best? Here, Alun Epps offers reflections and advice for new supervisors
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4minutes
Online learning