Creation and Implementation of a Learning and Development Homepage for a Higher Education Institution

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i2.1530

Keywords:

Journey, Development, Ambitious, Enterprising, PowerApp

Abstract

The Staff Learning and Development Homepage homepage was launched in January 2024 at Kingston University. Its creation required reviewing current practice and opportunities through investigation and communication with the input of multiple stakeholders and course activity owners. Our PowerApp, a behind-the-scenes tool, was our innovative, and free, solution for managing data. To build the platform and engage colleagues from concept to launch required sharing learned experiences, constantly looking in new directions for solutions, plus creating consistent standards. Initial engagement with the Homepage was positive, with ongoing evaluation planned.

Author Biographies

Ricarda Micallef, Kingston University

Ricarda Micallef is an Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at Kingston University with extensive experience of training and developing Pharmacists and Pharmacy students. From experience within the pharmacy sector her PhD focused on designing a tool to ensure the successful delivery and evaluation of a learning event. She has published widely on pharmacy services and pedagogical interventions. During a secondment opportunity she supported the University to develop the Staff Learning and Development Homepage. Email: r.micallef@kingston.ac.uk (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0427-1177)

Joy Hurman, Kingston University

Joy Hurman is a Learning and Development Consultant at Kingston University with experience of working in multiple sectors and organisations to support their ongoing development offer. She oversaw the project to develop and launch the Staff Learning and Development Homepage. Email: j.hurman@kingston.ac.uk (https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8592-0114)

Neil West, Kingston University

Neil West is a senior coordinator in the student casework team at Kingston University with experience of working across the University on various projects. He was instrumental in understanding the technology required to enable a successful launch of the Staff Learning and Development Homepage during his secondment opportunity. Email: n.west@kingston.ac.uk (https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3573-7299)

 

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Published

2026-07-13

How to Cite

Micallef, R., Hurman, J., & West, N. (2026). Creation and Implementation of a Learning and Development Homepage for a Higher Education Institution. Journal of Learning for Development, 13(2), 387–395. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v13i2.1530

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): ISSUE 2

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Reports from the Field

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Received 2024-06-07
Accepted 2026-04-27
Published 2026-07-13