{"id":10151,"date":"2026-10-08T11:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/?page_id=10151"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:06:13","slug":"collaboration-and-co-construction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cardiff.ac.uk\/education-development-toolkit\/collaboration-and-co-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration and co-construction: Developing Meaningful Student Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This page introduces you to the concepts of collaboration and co-construction, which are are intrinsically linked to student engagement. When students have meaningful opportunities to contribute to decision-making and educational enhancement, they develop a deeper sense of belonging, agency and connection to their academic community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This page explores how collaboration, partnership and co-construction can strengthen student voice and support educational enhancement at Cardiff University. It is designed for colleagues who lead, deliver, support and enhance learning and teaching, including,\u00a0Programme and Module Leaders, staff involved in Review and Enhancement processes, and colleagues working with Student Representatives, Student Experience Partners (SEPs), and Cardiff 100.<\/p>\n

Aligned to PSF: V1, V2, V5, K1, K2, K5, A5<\/p>\n

You can develop your understanding\u00a0 by engaging with our related workshops on Collaboration, Student Engagement and Evaluation.\u00a0 Find out more on the Cardiff LTA CPD page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On This Page<\/h3>\n

Whose Voices Are Missing?<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Student Partnership?<\/a><\/p>\n

Collaboration, Partnership and Enhancement<\/a><\/p>\n

From Consultation to Co-construction<\/a><\/p>\n

Actively seeking, listening and responding to all voices<\/a><\/p>\n

Collaboration and Co-construction within the Student Voice Enhancement Model<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Accessibility and Inclusion: Whose Voices Are Missing?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Accessibility and inclusion are central to meaningful student partnership. Opportunities to contribute should not be limited to students who are already confident, highly visible, or familiar with university processes. Instead, partnership activities should be designed to minimise barriers, value diverse perspectives, and offer multiple ways for students to engage and contribute.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n\n

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Reflect on your collaboration with students<\/h3>

As you work through this page, consider:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n