Creative Tools Programme
This tools series has been created for SHAPE Academics to help increase impact of their projects, at all stages.
The series will provide you with all the information needed to share your project across multiple channels in many mediums, from infographics to podcasts, webinars to websites.
It has been designed as a series that you can dip in as needed or work through, full of practical guidance, peer examples and plenty of inspiration.
All the sessions will be recorded and stored on the series platform and will also be transcribed into long reads and key take aways.
The series and platform will encourage collaboration and sharing of experiences and examples. It is series designed to evolve and develop as we create new content, engage with more academics and showcase new examples of best practice.
Immersive Technologies – AR/VR/XR for Engagement and Impact
From Feedback to Insight: Rethinking Progress and Impact in 2026
AI for Creativity – Tools and Best Practices
Video – Storytelling for Real-World Engagement
Tools for Online Project Communication
AI Tools for Impactful Projects and Presentations
Creative Toolkits Series May 2025 - Websites
Creative Tookits May 2025 - Data Storytelling
Creative Toolkits May 2025 - AI fundamentals
Creative toolkits May 2025 - AI Tools
Creative Toolkits May 2025 - Video
Creative Toolkits May 2025 - Brand
Creative Tools Workshop Series - Crafting effective websites
Creative Tools Workshop Series - Designing graphics using Canva
Making podcasts - everything you need to know
USING LOW OR NO CODE TOOLS
Exploring interactive tools to support the research and development of your toolkit
Paul Clarke Future Places Toolkit
Examples of academic toolkits & the Brigstow Institute
Websites - quick and easy, or more advanced, working out what's right for your project
The importance of good lighting
BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO USING PHONES
CREATING INFOGRAPHICS - THE IMPACT OF USING IMAGES TO TELL YOUR STORY
Website design rules
USING CANVA TO CREATE RESEARCH PROMOTION MATERIALS
Impact Toolkits Programme, series 1, webinar 1