CADI Connect - November 2025

AI is transforming the way we teach — and we know UoP staff are leading the way with creative, impactful approaches. Whether you’re using AI to boost student engagement, streamline assessment design, or enhance learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

CADI is gathering examples of innovative AI use in teaching to share through short, staff-led workshops. This is your opportunity to inspire colleagues, share your ideas, and help build a vibrant community of AI practice at UoP.

Submit your example via the MS Form and be part of showcasing how AI is shaping the future of learning and teaching.

AI guidance for staff

The University is developing new guidance to help staff use AI confidently, ethically and effectively in teaching and assessment. It promotes AI as a tool to enhance learning and uphold authenticity, rigour and academic integrity.

Key highlights include clear expectations for staff and student AI use, a preferred hybrid assessment model (Track A) and support through CADI training and resources. Implementation begins in October 2025, with full guidance to be published soon.

Discover SMART Capture

SMART Capture is an inclusive, design-led approach to creating meaningful digital learning experiences. Every video, resource and activity is intentionally crafted to help students stay engaged, keep up and catch up — supporting real understanding, critical thinking and practical application.

Learn how SMART Capture can elevate your digital teaching and enhance the student learning experience.

Scheduled Downtime (17–21 November)

Our CPD Moodle site will be upgraded to version 4.5 from 17–21 November and will be unavailable during this time. The upgrade is essential for continued reliability and involves the removal of several outdated plugins.

Read the full article for details on the upgrade, affected features and next steps.

CADI colleagues are leading a project to design Moodle templates to support the Connected Curriculum. We are currently designing templates before piloting on duplicate TB1 modules. 
 
The team are keen to hear feedback on best practice in regard to module layout in Moodle from academic teams (and students). 
 
Please take a look at the slide deck for more information about the project (including timelines) and how to provide feedback if you're interested. 

We’re also delighted to announce that the call for submissions is now open. This year’s theme — “Teach Well, Consistently Well” — invites colleagues to share innovative, inclusive and student-focused approaches to learning and teaching. All staff and collaborative partners are encouraged to submit, with co-created contributions with students particularly welcome.

Deadline for submissions: 5.00pm, Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Read the full article for call for submissions and details on how to submit your proposal.

Ready to start your journey toward Fellowship? The APEX Orientation is your essential first step. These sessions provide an overview of the APEX programme, introduce the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and guide you toward the pathway, written or professional conversation, that best suits your experience.

Reserve your place at one of the upcoming orientation dates on 25th November or 18th December and take the first step toward professional recognition through APEX.

If your PDR has identified areas for your own continuing professional development, please take the opportunity to explore the CADI CPD Portfolio, now available on Docebo.

We're delighted to share the first edition of the CADI CPD Catalogue, which lists all our current opportunities running through to June next year. This interactive document links directly to sessions on Docebo, making it easy to find and sign up for the activities that best support your development.

Our CPD offer is continually evolving, and the catalogue will be updated each month as new workshops and resources are added, so please keep checking back to see what's new.

We'd also love to hear from you if you have ideas for staff development sessions that aren't yet included. You can use the CADI Padlet, linked within the catalogue, to share your suggestions. If you'd like to contribute directly by running a session yourself, we'd be keen to hear from you. CADI is always looking to highlight the expertise across our university community and provide opportunities for colleagues to share and shape good practice together.

New CPD sessions now on Docebo

Exciting updates are now live on Docebo, with fresh CPD sessions and additional dates for our popular AI-focused workshops. New offerings include “Let’s Be Reasonable: Anticipating and Integrating Reasonable Adjustments (EDI)” and “The Enterprise Programme.”

Whether you’re exploring inclusive teaching practices, enterprise innovation, or the evolving role of AI in education, there’s something for everyone.

Visit Docebo to explore the full CPD calendar and book your sessions today.

Discover guidance that offers deeper insight into student life at the University of Portsmouth — from gaining independence to navigating new social and academic environments.

Relevant for all staff, it’s especially useful for those who work closely with students to better understand their experiences and challenges.

Explore how we’re embedding international, intercultural and global perspectives across teaching, learning and student life. This curated collection offers strategies for supporting international students and integrating global dimensions into curricula — enriching the experience for all our learners.

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education

Enterprise education goes beyond business creation, it develops creativity, problem-solving, adaptability and initiative, valuable in any career or life path. The Student Startup Team supports students, graduates and staff in exploring, launching, or growing ideas, while helping embed entrepreneurial thinking across the curriculum and co-curricular activities.

Big congratulations to ...

Dr Matthew Fleet on obtaining his Senior Fellow (SFHEA) through AdvanceHE.

Michael Taylor on the completion of his degree apprenticeship (with Distinction) in Project Management.

Chris Wood on achieving a distinction in his MSc in Educational Leadership and Management.