Learning Design Team
The Learning Design Team (LDT) are experts in enabling ambitious curriculum design. We support and guide you in how to use people-centred design and co-creation methods with students to create exceptional learning experiences.
If you're looking to lead meaningful change, we can help you bring innovative and student-centred curricula to life. Let's enhance the curriculum together.
What do the LDT do?
The Learning Design Team offers access to a network of design experts who can offer advice on the best use of people centred design, curriculum design and co-creation approaches. Our design workshops provide a space to focus on specific topics, while design sprints enable rapid ideation and prototyping. Check out our playlist showcasing the work we’ve done with our academic partners over the last year.
How will the LDT do this?
The LDT use people-centred design and co-creation with students to enable curriculum enhancements.
People-centred design can greatly improve the curriculum and overall student experience at Leeds. By collaborating with students, colleagues, subject matter experts, alumni, and industry figures, staff can enhance teaching and learning. We encourage equal partnerships in designing solutions and support all participants to ensure safety, value, and respect. Our approach empowers students to be agents of change in their own learning experiences, acknowledging their expertise and ensuring authentic, respectful, and impactful partnerships.
The team and our network
Our team offer a new approach to supporting and enabling curriculum design across the university. Find out more about our team and how they can help you. Find out more about our team and how they can help you.
The Operations Team
- Terry Owens, Head of Operations
- Anthony McDonald, Events Coordinator
- Anastassia Belynskaia, Operations Coordinator
- Alex Atkinson, Communications and Engagement Manager
We offer a full suite of operational support as well as guided access to a network of learning design experts, saving you time to focus on what needs to be done, rather than how. We will guide you through each step of the process, making your experience smooth and uncomplicated.
Our network
We can help you access a network of experts in people-centred design and co-creation with students. Our team have connections across the university so can also help with connecting you with the right people to support you and help make your curriculum changes happen.
Contact
For enquiries about how the Learning Design Team can assist you in achieving your goals, please email the Learning Design Team at learningdesign@leeds.ac.uk.