Digital Horizons case study: Putting pedagogy before technology
In this blogpost, Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith write about moving sixth-form learning beyond the desk through thoughtfully sequenced technology.
9 September 2026
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Multimodal AI in practice at UON
This blogpost advises on the Study Smart 3 project, which explores how AI can support students and tutors to work across different modes of communication.
9 September 2026
Exploring Multimodal AI to Improve Accessibility, Student Support and Immersive Learning
In this case study, Rob Howe writes about The Study Smart 3 project and how it explored how multimodal AI could improve the student learning experience while reducing barriers to…
9 September 2026
Letting Go of the Script: What Operation Nexus+ taught us about simulation facilitation, authenticity and learning
With AI changing the landscape of higher education, the need for authentic learning experiences has never been greater. Simulation pedagogy is emerging as a powerful way to bridge the gap…
7 September 2026
Case Study Report: Exploring the Use of AI Avatars at the University of Northampton
7 September 2026
Fast answers, slower judgement: Using Copilot to find evidence in university reports
Nicola Denning writes about how she used Microsoft Copilot to identify useful patterns across a large collection of reports and to suggest where to look next.
4 September 2026
Learning through uncertainty: What a live VR project taught us about student agency
In this blog, Kardi Somerfield write about the Digital Horizons Safer Streets project and explores how unfamiliar technology can create rich learning when it is connected to a meaningful purpose.
4 September 2026
Raising the floor without lowering the ceiling
In this blog, Marketing academics Kardi Somerfield and Billy Little investigate what happens when rather than being warned away from it, students are expected to use generative AI as part…
3 September 2026
When cardboard comes to life
What happens when a cardboard exhibition meets augmented reality? In Warren Fearn’s research, the answer is an engaging science experience that has helped primary pupils explore climate change while giving their teachers a…
3 September 2026
Digital confidence starts with relevance
This blog demonstrates how Valentina supports students at Northampton College to develop the digital confidence they need for college and employment - by helping them understand why a digital skill…
3 September 2026
A talking hammer: Exploring Copilot for research support
Szymon Drobiazgiewicz writes about how he used Microsoft Copilot to create a chatbot, offering a practical example of how AI can support university work without attempting to replace the knowledge…
3 September 2026
When the pressure feels real: Digital technology at the heart of Operation Nexus+
In this blogpost, Claire Drakeley writes about the Operation Nexus+ project, which brings together students from different courses together at Silverstone Circuit for a large-scale simulation of a major event.
3 September 2026