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    The case for co-design in HE

    Learning designer Diana Foster explores the benefits of collaborative design, including rapid prototyping, alleviated pressure on designers and stakeholder engagement.

  • Pearson Co-Lab event, Spring 2018

    Co-designing the curriculum

    The HE Co-Lab Network brings together teaching and learning leaders and professionals virtually on LinkedIn and in person at events. Our spring event focused on working with employers and students to design engaging courses. 

  • Pearson Co-Lab event, Spring 2018

    Co-designing the curriculum

    The HE Co-Lab Network brings together teaching and learning leaders and professionals virtually on LinkedIn and in person at events. Our spring event focused on working with employers and students to design engaging courses. 

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    Feedback on Sloman economics workshop

    John Sloman, Jon Guest and Dean Garratt led a workshop for economics lecturers wishing to maximise engagement and employability in first year modules. Catherine Connolly reports back on the event.