Learning Development's main areas of activity are:

• Funded Projects
  The LDU encourages pedagogic developments by funding and supporting projects that enhance the learning experience of students. The LDU will also bid for funding for external projects that will help the LDU achieve its aims and objectives.
• Support for eLearning
  The eLearning team provides elearning support to schools and corporate services in the development of elearning activities.
• Training and Skills Development
  The Training and Skills Development team are responsible for assessing and responding to University and school-based information skills and IT training needs.
• Progression and Retention
  Learning Development collaborates with academic staff to develop innovative approaches to induction and all learning, teaching and assessment activities that enhance the quality of the student learning experience.
• Embedding Service Learning into the Curriculum
  Learning development works with academic staff interested in building volunteering or service learning into one of their modules.