Introductory information, as well as more in-depth resources, on a range of programme and course design topics. These evidence-based resources include: good practice examples; design approaches; case studies, and toolkits. About programme & course design The main conceptual approaches for educators to consider when approaching programme and course design. Universal Design, accessibility & inclusion Defining Universal Design and why it is important, guidance for embedding this in your practice, plus additional resources to further your learning. Assessment & feedback What is assessment and feedback and why it is important, embedding assessment and feedback in your own practice, plus a curated range of additional resources. Experiential learning What is experiential learning and why it is important, embedding experiential in your own practice, plus a curated range of additional resources. Student & staff co-creation What student and staff co-creation is and why it is important; embedding it in your practices; plus a curated range of resources for more in-depth learning. Student engagement What student engagement is and why it is important; embedding it in your practice; and a range of curated additional resources for more in-depth learning. Reflection What is reflection and why it is important; embedding reflection in your practice; a curated range of resources to further your learning. Sustainability What sustainability is and why it is important; embedding it in your practice; plus additional resources to further your learning. Decolonising and anti-racism What decolonising and anti-racism is and why it is important; embedding it in practice; and a curated range of additional resources to further your learning. Wellbeing, community & belonging What wellbeing, community & belonging is, and why it is important. Developing as a programme & course designer Iterative design and why it is important, plus other ways to develop as a designer; embedding professional development in your practice; and additional resources to support your own development. This article was published on Friday 24 July 2026