Learning and teaching

Academic Development and Student Learning supports Professional Development and Professional Recognition of staff involved in teaching and student learning support roles as well as Educational Research and Evaluation development across the institution.’

Each School in the University has a Learning Development Centre (LDC) which provides academic writing support for home and international students, ICT support, advice on study skills and other academic support and guidance. The LDCs are inclusive and committed to providing support for all students including those with disabilities or specific learning and teaching needs.

Our inter-professional simulation centre is fully equipped with state-of-the art high fidelity simulators and recording equipment. Bespoke scenarios can be created in-house by the technical team and filmed using the SMOTSTM camera system. We also have a simulated home environment which provides a unique, adaptable learning space for community nursing scenarios, emergency ambulance callouts and occupational therapy assessments.

The GCU Vision Centre provides clinical training facilities for our Vision Science students, whilst staff provide the public with value for money optometry services, including contact lenses and specialist clinical services.

Our purpose-built television studio and gallery, radio studio, digital media studio and newsroom all feature modern digital equipment, enabling students to use industry-standard software to produce television and radio packages and bulletins, blogs, newspapers and magazines.

Ensures the quality of the learning experience the University provides and works towards its continual enhancement through partnership with staff, students and external bodies.