Learning & Teaching

All new courses and course changes will be approved no later than 31^st July 2025. The process will open again in early 2026. Course withdrawals can be done at any time. The approval process must be completed by the stipulated deadlines. Please find more details on the APG webpages:

• Course approval information

Central room allocations for 2025/2026 are now complete, only essential changes will now be accepted on the timetable. The accepted reasons for change can be found on the timetabling project website.

• The 2025/2026 process for timetabling can be found here
• Timetabling & Space Management Website

Moodle Course Templates facilitate a consistent student experience by providing staff across the University with an accessible, intuitive template for Moodle courses.

Guidance for using the latest Moodle templates for academic year 25/26 are available on the Learning Innovation Support Unit (LISU) SharePoint site, University of Glasgow staff can access this page using their UofG login. This page also has Gradebook set up instructions as well as access to MyGrades and Moodle Upskilling.

• Moodle Course Templates
• LISU Upskilling Calendar
• MyGrades guides & Gradebook set-up

Reading Lists must be communicated with the Reading List Service (library-readinglists@glasgow.ac.uk) by the end of July for Semester 1:

• How to digitise reading lists
• Course Material Policy
• Embedding reading list into Moodle

The lecture recording system we use at the University of Glasgow is called Echo360. It can be used to record lectures in learning spaces on campus or for personal recording on your PC or device.

• Scheduling Recordings of Teaching Guide

When preparing for the start for the new academic year, there are some important resources and guidelines to consider when preparing for assessment:

• Code of Assessment
• Learning Through Assessment Framework
• Assessment & Feedback Resources Hub
• Practice Enhancement Tool

There are a number of academic policies, procedures and associated guidance to consider ahead of a new academic year, including:

• Recording of Teaching Policy
• Accessible & Inclusive Learning Policy
• Quality Enhancement & Assurance

Colleagues are reminded to consult the Learning & Teaching digital accessibility guidance, as there is a legal obligation to provide students with materials in accessible formats:

• Digital accessibility for Learning & Teaching staff

Risk assessment is a valuable tool in preventing and controlling risks in the workplace, helping with the planning of work, the development of safety procedures and reducing the number of accidents in the workplace.

• Risk Assessment Policy & Responsibilities 

There are several community groups available for colleagues to collaborate, share experiences, and support one another.

The Course Coordinators Network is available to support any member of staff who leads a course or has a teaching-related role. There are specific sub-groups and events for Level 1, Level 2, and PGT co-ordinators, but the network is open to all and aims to support student retention and success and provide support to staff in their administrative roles by sharing best practice.

The Good Practice in Learning & Teaching Group provides a platform for colleagues to share, explore, and promote effective teaching practices across disciplines. While the Online Support Network is a collaborative forum where colleagues can discuss technical challenges, share insights, and work together to find practical solutions.

• Join the Course Coordinator Network Teams site
• Good Practice in Learning and TeachingTeams site
• Online Support Network Teams site