I shared a post reflecting on a striking comment from a student ambassador: universities needed to think creatively about ...

Operational clarity isn’t something that happens at the end of a project; it’s something you have to build into delivery itself. When you think about what it means to deliver a project, especially ...

… except when it doesn’t. Opinions are personal, reflecting our personal beliefs, experiences, and perceptions, shaping how we see the world and interact with it. However, there’s a crucial ...

As the year closes, I often take time to think about the events of the year. Sometimes these reflections can be very personal. Other times, like this post, they focus on my observations of UK higher ...

Do you use images or photos? Do you check with the owner before saving or copying or using? Are you using Creative Commons (CC) images and think that it’s all OK because the image labelled as CC ...

Back in March 2025, I became part of a growing number of professionals whose roles in Higher Education have been made redundant. These are difficult times and the volume of redundancies is deeply r… ...

For years, conversations around course design in digital spaces has focused overwhelmingly on online and distance learning. The VLE and LMS have been treated as a staging ground for fully online ...

Each has its place – ‘ like ‘, ‘ celebrate ‘, ‘ support ‘, ‘ love ‘, ‘ insightful ‘, and ‘ funny ‘ – but, in many cases, they feel too vague, too emotive, or just… not quite right for a professional ...

How do we really use the VLE or LMS? At its core, the VLE is normally viewed as a container – the access point for staff and students for any aspect of their learning journey or experience during ...

Sadly, using the #OpenToWork hashtag on a LinkedIn post will open a whole world of pain for you. Whilst I will happily admit it has been useful and helped me in my search for a new job, it has also… ...

Most of us can map aspects of our career trajectory and identify where our experiences led to developments. These experiences, both personal or professional, lead to new connections or changes of ...

In a recent post, I outlined some thoughts about how mainstream online education needs to support SEN learners, exploring how online learning can enhance inclusivity for learners with special ...