Mixed virtual and classroom teaching of Modern Hebrew. Did you know that the Centre for Jewish Studies has developed an innovative means for teaching modern Hebrew that draws in distance learners and makes language learning a more viable option for HEIs by increasing class size? The project, which uses a Swivl robot, has run since 2015 and the classes currently take place under the auspices of LEAP. Teaching excellence, as reflected by high student satisfaction and teaching awards, is central to the departmental ethos. Further information.