PLATE Blog brings you updates from the Psychology Learning And Teaching Enhancement Group that meets monthly at the School of Psychology, University of Nottingham. At PLATE, those interested in developing their professional skills in learning and teaching come together to discuss diverse areas of learning and teaching practice, help each other to create resources or learning strategies and to disseminate information from CPD events. You might find this blog of interest if you have any role in teaching in higher education and we welcome feedback on our posts via the comments or via twitter.