Visualising transformative spaces for education: a focus on lecture halls, computer rooms and studios

Abstract One room, three learning spaces for creative education. This image-led investigation shows how a standard blank room can be effectively transformed into three different kinds of learning environments: a lecture hall, a computer room and a studio. Research has shown that effective design of teaching spaces is beneficial to the learning experience and contributes …

Reflecting on the inclusivity and accessibility of a learning space for textiles education

Inclusive Learning Spaces for Textiles Education

Abstract The aim of this reflection was to investigate the extent to which one of my teaching spaces is inclusive and accessible for my students that will be using it. With inclusivity and accessibility being increasingly discussed within a university setting, it felt important to look at the spaces I use when teaching my workshops …

Inclusivity and diversity support for technicians at a creative arts university

This study focuses on one project-strand developed as part of a university-wide ‘Inclusivity Project’, a strategic plan looking at how changes to the Disability Student Allowance would affect learning, teaching and the student experience.  This project-strand was conducted during the academic year of 2017-18 at a creative arts university campus, with a total of four …