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Learning and Teaching Development Service

Working together to make the student learning experience the best it can be.

Educational policy and governance guidance can now be found on the new EPGS website

Welcome to LTDS

LTDS supports the development and implementation of the University's Education Strategy, particularly in relation to the enhancement of Newcastle’s digital education provision. Through collaboration, events and professional development, we work alongside colleagues to encourage and share good practice, effective use of learning technologies, and innovative programme design, development and delivery.

Who We Are

Find out more about the LTDS team and how to contact us.

What We Do

Find out more about what we do and how we do it.

Key Activities

Discover more about key LTDS activities on our new Learning & Teaching @ Newcastle hub:

Leading edge curriculum

We are now implementing our co-created Leading Edge Curriculum (LEC).

Professional development

Professional development opportunities for colleagues at all stages of their careers.

Academic advising

Help students reflect on their academic progress, skills development, goals and future plans.

Digital technologies

Digital tools, systems and platforms to help deliver effective learning and teaching at Newcastle University.

Funding and awards

Internal funds and awards to recognise and promote the development of new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

News and Events

The latest LTDS updates from across our social media channels:

Blog
We are delighted to announce that the LTDS Digital Exams Team won the award for Best University Digital Assessment Programme at the 2026 International E-Assessment Awards.
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Case Study
Using a Peer-based Reflective Supervision Model to Support Learning
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Introducing the My Progress system for Academic Advising
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Case Study
Professional Dialogue for Fellowship applications provides an accessible and inclusive assessment option
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LEC Communities of Practice Launch
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Case Study
Adopting Inspera for the first time: my experience
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Case Study
Transparency and Disclosure of the Use of Gen-AI Co-Created Teaching Materials with MBA Students
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