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The Digital Education Annual Report 23/24 showcases a year of sustaining excellence in digital education at Leeds. This 4th edition of the annual publication features case studies and key statistics that showcase the projects, programmes and events that have enriched learning experiences for students and staff within the University and further afield. With a...
In summer 2023, the Digital Education Service began delivering multi-mode teaching at the University of Leeds. What is multi-mode? Multi-mode teaching describes the delivery of teaching content in a classroom to both remote students and students in the room simultaneously, whilst supporting full interaction between both groups. In-room and remote students can see and...
The University of Leeds is thrilled to unveil an exciting Virtual Reality (VR) teaching pilot in collaboration with VictoryXR. VictoryXR, recognised for its expertise in applying VR to education, has crafted a 'Digital Twin' of select University of Leeds buildings. The twin offers students a unique and experimental opportunity, pushing the boundaries of technology, and...
The University of Leeds has joined forces with e-learning platform Coursera and the Institute of Coding to develop a collection of free online courses to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds explore careers in tech. The Click Start programme, funded by public benefit company Nominet, has been updated for 2024 with 7 new courses created with expert...
We are thrilled to share the Digital Education Annual Report 2022-2023. Reflecting on a year of remarkable developments for digital education, this report celebrates the key projects, milestones and events that have enhanced learning experiences across the University and beyond, whilst celebrating the professional teams that have enabled them. "Our work to enhance and enrich...
In a significant move towards promoting disability rights and social justice, the University of Leeds is delighted to launch its pioneering online MSc in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion. This programme aims to make a profound impact on the global landscape of disability studies by championing accessibility and empowering learners to advocate for disability rights....
A cutting-edge digital learning space for students, staff and the local community has opened at the University of Leeds. HELIX offers innovative and experimental digital education tools and experiences including immersive technologies, maker and prototyping equipment and multimedia production studios. It is a dedicated space for the community to collaborate on creative, innovative and entrepreneurial...
On 25 July 2023, students from the online Sustainable Business Leadership MSc were invited to join a virtual roundtable with Professor Dame Jane Francis, Chancellor of the University of Leeds and Director of the British Antarctic Survey. During the event, Professor Dame Jane Francis spoke about her experiences as Director of the British Antarctic Society,...
The University of Leeds hosted its first ever online learning summit in summer 2023, bringing together a community of digital education practitioners, professionals and researchers from across the UK and beyond.
On Thursday 15th June, staff from the Digital Education service came together with their 2022-23 student ambassadors to celebrate the success of this year’s DES ambassador activities. To recognise the hard work and achievements of those involved, attendees engaged in peer networking, a careers session hosted by the University’s career service and photograph opportunities. The...