Can non-assessed creative play help students develop confidence and critical thinking?Supporting and enhancing students’ drawing skills improves not only their visual communication but also their mental health and well-being. Chris Wright and Zoë Allman offer low-stakes ways to use creativity to build communityChris Wright, Zoë AllmanDe Montfort University
Emerging leaders, your universities need youWhen a university is undergoing transformational change, emerging leaders are crucial for translating strategy into action. Zoë Allman and Gary Souter share their experience of leading on curriculum changeZoë Allman, Gary SouterDe Montfort University
Sprinting into blocks: what computing, AI and gaming academics learnedIntroducing block delivery using Sprint methodology to design academic programmes saw computing, AI and gaming academics rise to the challenge. De Montfort University staff reflect on their experiencesZoë Allman, Simon Coupland, Archie Khuman, Conor Fahy, Luke AttwoodDe Montfort University
Sprinting in hindsight: what we learned from validating university programmes at paceHaving used a Design Sprint methodology for university-wide academic programme validation, has the dash to a photo finish improved quality processes? Zoë Allman and Leanne de Main share their experienceZoë Allman, Leanne de MainDe Montfort University
What support students need to succeed in work placementsStudents in work-based learning placements need support before, through and when returning from their experience. Here is advice for universities and academic tutors to maximise the benefits of the opportunity for allSaheda Begum, Zoë AllmanDe Montfort University