A number of universities have agreed to participate in the study through involvement in evaluation, review and analysis of their local operational structures and working practices. The initial phase of activity will use a institutional review tool to gather views from individuals representing a range of relevant roles and responsibilities. Follow-up interviews will be used to explore specific areas in more detail and to consider personal conceptions and experiences of developing teaching and embedding learning technology in the institution and in UK HE in a broad sense.

Institutions participating are:

1. Warwick (lead site)
2. Oxford
3. Manchester
4. UMIST
5. Sheffield Hallam
6. Southampton
7. Bristol
8. Coventry

LTSN subject centre support has been given from:

• Generic Centre
• Biosciences
• Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
• Business Management and Accountancy
• Information and Computing Sciences

TELRI will offer institutions as appropriate, a number of consultation opportunities. These will take several forms as required: Small group visits (meetings and interviews); Workshops and seminars; Focus groups; Email and telephone support; One-to-one discussions; Provision of project materials.