Final Report: Infrastructure Futures for Digital Cultural Heritage
The final report for the Infrastructure Futures for Digital Cultural Heritage project is now available to download. This project was led by Professor Jen Ross, with Dr Phil Sheail and Professor Melissa Terras as co-leads, and Cate Schofield as project researcher.
Feeling the Untouchable: Haptic touch experiences for naturalistic learning
Prof Laura Colucci-Gray and Prof Andrew Manches (Project co-leads (UK)) have been successful with their new project “Feeling the Untouchable: Haptic touch experiences for naturalistic learning”, receiving a £922,000 grant through round one of UKRI’s highly competitive cross-council scheme designed to stimulate exciting new interdisciplinary research.
Digital Education Programme Staff spotlight series: Sian Bayne and Jen Ross
The Centre for Research in Digital Education are delighted to announce a new activity: the Digital Education Staff Spotlight Series. On 17 October at 16.00 (UK time), there will be a unique opportunity to discuss the programme with Siân Bayne and Jen Ross.
Building Networks for Change: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Digital Education Practitioners gather in Kampala
In early September, a transformative initiative brought together digital education experts and practitioners in Kampala, Uganda, marking a significant moment in the online students’ education journey and the advancement of higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is part of the project "Practitioner Networks and Digital Inclusion for Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa".
Now recruiting: Software Developer Intern (3x)
We are currently recruiting for three Software Developer Interns as part of the project AI for Teaching Innovation. This is a six-month, part-time position. Internal and for students only.
Crossing the Line: Developing an Interdisciplinary Toolkit for Higher Education
Funded by the Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme at the University of Edinburgh,The project observes, documents and critically reflects on the inaugural delivery of the MA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Futures at Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI).
Digital Education Programme Staff spotlight series: Sian Bayne and Jen Ross
The Centre for Research in Digital Education are delighted to announce a new activity: the Digital Education Staff Spotlight Series. We will be hosting three short events in the upcoming months to highlight our Digital Education Programme, which offers MSc, PGDip, and PGCert pathways. At each event, our world-renowned academics will share their perspectives and involvement in the programme.
Book Launch: Towards harmonious, positive, postdigital Spaces for Learning
In this hybrid event, we will launch James Lamb and Lucila Carvalho’s collection, ‘Postdigital Learning Spaces: Towards Convivial, Equitable and Sustainable Spaces for Learning’ (Springer 2024).
RGAI-FCT: Responsible Generative AI for Accelerated Competency-Based Teacher Training in Fragile Contexts (RGAI-FCT)
Enhancing the teaching capabilities of refugee teachers in Uganda using generative AI.