Abstract
In this paper we explore how we adopted a translational approach to educational development, which incorporates educational and digital innovation, staff development and student support into a single department. Through exploring three case studies of innovative work, we highlight the key enablers that a translational approach provides such as the agility to undertake research work which can quickly feed into teaching and learning practice. By rethinking the traditional role of learning technologists and by embedding students as partners, we believe such as approach can reap dividends on allowing for meaningful digital innovation in learning and teaching.