Making change happen, one student at a time

We’ve launched a brand-new way to get students directly involved in shaping the future of teaching as part of the University’s Curriculum for Change planning.

What is it?
A panel of selected students (chosen to reflect the diversity of our student body) are meeting throughout the year to give feedback on big decisions about how courses are structured, what skills you’ll graduate with, and how teaching can better prepare you for life after university.

Why does it matter?
This pilot is all about widening the conversation beyond Full-Time Officers and making sure a broader range of student views are heard.

What’s happened so far?

• ✅ Students helped rethink the idea of “Immersive Modules”  

• ✅ Students loved the idea of a “Skills Portfolio” — making it easier to track your progress beyond just essays and exams

• ⏳ Next up: looking at how the academic year is structured

Want to know more and how to get involved?
The panels are running through to May 2025, but Curriculum for Change is a long-term project running until 2027. Even if you’re not on a panel, there’ll be more ways to get involved and we’ll keep you in the loop.

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