The CADE Roadshow visits the 2025 Learning and Teaching Conference
As part of the CADE Roadshow this year, TJ, Helen and Emma went out and about to chat to the organisers and presenters of the UON Learning and Teaching conference.
4 December 2025
Centre For Active Digital Education (CADE)
Welcome to Centre For Active Digital Education (CADE)
Welcome to the Centre For Active Digital Education (CADE)
The Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE) is a multi-disciplinary research centre located in Library and Learning Services but sitting across multiple faculties and Professional Services teams within the University of Northampton (UON). We recognise that the use of digital technologies in higher education is poised to move into a new era and that UON has the capacity to lead in the field. Innovative digital technologies can pave the way for new pedagogical approaches that emphasise active participation, social inclusion and collaborative innovation.
Latest Research Updates
CADE Roadshow 2025 – Dr Kardi Somerfield
The CADE Roadshow: research stories from the University of Northampton - Dr Kardi Somerfield talks about her research into and her passion for digital marketing and social media.
28 November 2025
Developing an ethical appreciation of the use of AI in Sociology
Alice Wilby considers a simple task which allows students to reflect on why a simple reliance on the use of generative AI output could create misleading and overly simplistic outputs.
12 November 2025
Parting thoughts: some reflections on the proliferation, use and misuse of (generative) AI and – in overview – what HE needs to think about with regard to student learning and assessment.
This guest post from Robin Crockett, who's about to retire after 30 years at the University, reflects on the proliferation of AI and possible ways forward for the (higher) education…
28 August 2025
Swimming with Dolphins: UON develops new virtual reality therapy to soothe anxiety
In an ambitious blend of technology, creative education and mental health support, students and staff at the University of Northampton are making waves with a new virtual reality experience designed…
21 July 2025
CADE team use immersive tech to support children and older people in care homes
In this blogpost, the CADE team explain how they are using digital technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and other immersive experiences to provide enhanced support to those in need.
21 July 2025
StudySmart2 – Student video reflections
The student reflections on their use of Artificial Intelligence show how the range of available tools are being embedded in their daily lives.
30 June 2025
Harnessing GenAI for Inclusive Learning: The Study Smart 2 Initiative
The University of Northampton is taking a bold step forward in the realm of educational technology with Study Smart 2: Staff and Students Harnessing GenAI for Learning. Building on the…
14 April 2025
Headsets for Hope: Enhancing Travel Confidence for SEND Pupils Through Immersive Reality
Many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities find travel and transport experiences daunting and anxiety-provoking. To address these challenges, an innovative project, Headsets for Travel, was…
25 February 2025
Advancing Education: Autumn Issue – Technology, Art, and Inclusion in Education
Advancing Education is a new publication that sees Naace join with TPEA to produce a journal with wider reach and more perspectives on all things educational technology. We welcome two…
13 January 2025
Embracing AI in Fashion Education
At the recent Jisc AI Winter HE Community Event, Jane Mills talked about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the fashion industry, from design to retail. She shared how integrating AI…
20 December 2024
Using Course Data to Celebrate—and Expand—Successful Teaching and Learning
University of Northampton had questions around student engagement in virtual courses. They decided to leverage Anthology Illuminate to not only answer those questions, but to uncover excellent practice in teaching…
29 November 2024