Welcome to Connected Curriculum at the University of Portsmouth
The Connected Curriculum outlines a new approach to course design that supports inclusive practice and prepares students for a rapidly changing world. Replacing the previous Curriculum Framework, it will be adopted from September 2026 and applied across all home courses from September 2027. This guidance has been developed to help course teams begin engaging with the new principles, whether they are designing new courses or reviewing what already exists.
Information & resources
This page collates the full Connected Curriculum document, the What is Connected Curriculum summary PDF, the 2025 Learning and Teaching Conference keynote video and information about CADI’s Connected Curriculum deep dive workshops. Together, these resources provide context and practical advice to support the use of the Connected Curriculum.
A flexible approach
Course teams are encouraged to take a flexible approach, making choices that support meaningful learning and a strong sense of progression. The Connected Curriculum does not prescribe a single way of working but offers a structure for creating courses that are relevant, inclusive and academically sound. Support is available from the Centre for Academic Development and Innovation (CADI) for teams who would like help with designing or reviewing their curriculum and assessment approaches.
Learning and Teaching Conference 2025 Keynote
Watch the full Connected Curriculum keynote presentation from the Learning and Teaching Conference 2025. The keynote is presented by Professor Anne Murphy, Professor Ale Armellini and Dr Jovana Radulovic.
Portsmouth Connected Curriculum Guidance
The Portsmouth Connected Curriculum replaces the Curriculum Framework Specification (June 2018) for all home courses from September 2027.
It aligns with the University’s vision and strategy to promote innovative, flexible teaching and learning that supports student progression and employability.
You can find further information in the documents below.
Explore the New Moodle Module Design Tools
CADI has created new tools to help you build clear, consistent, student-centred modules for the Connected Curriculum.
Visit this section to learn how to use the Module Assistant and Sharing Cart and see how to request a rollover or redesign of your modules.
Complete the spreadsheet by 20th February - modules will be processed 23–27 February.
Getting Creative with the Connected Curriculum
Need help with planning for Connected Curriculum?
CADI is now offering Getting Creative with the Connected Curriculum workshops, providing programme teams with dedicated time and CADI support to focus on the areas of curriculum design that matter most to them.
Working alongside our team of Learning Designers and Digital Learning Designers, you'll begin with a short planning meeting to explore your priorities and identify where additional support could have the greatest impact. Together, we'll then design a bespoke workshop tailored to your team's needs.
Whether you're looking to strengthen assessment and feedback, embedding employability, enhancing inclusivity, address awarding gaps, or developing another aspect of your Connected Curriculum, we'll create a session that reflects your context and ambitions.
Workshops can be delivered as a full-day, half-day or shorter session, depending on your requirements. Drawing on the collaborative principles of enABLe, these workshops are designed to give programme teams the time, space and support to maximise opportunities afforded by the Connected Curriculum and to develop practical approaches that enhance the student experience.
If your team is ready to take the next step in developing your Connected Curriculum, we'd love to work with you.
To get started email cadi@port.ac.uk to arrange an initial planning meeting and to discuss your requirements.
View 'Getting Creative with Connected Curriculum' to find out more (PDF, 1,737KB).
