How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Here’s how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision
How to be an ally and support colleagues suffering from long Covid
Universities and employees are still learning about long Covid and how to deal with it, meaning it’s even more important to offer help and reasonable adjustments
Respectful provocation: the university skill for our times?
Challenging students about their assumptions and values makes them better equipped to engage with the challenges of living in a diverse society, writes Mathew Guest
Five tips for building healthy academic collaborations
Collaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Śliwa gives advice on how to work well with others
Compassionate teaching for students with ADHD
Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university. Fiona S. Baker lists modifications that can make all the difference
The power of gender-sensitive mentoring
Mentoring is a powerful tool to enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance. This guide aims to help mentors adopt a gender-sensitive approach to support women and people…
What does ‘taking sexual violence seriously’ look like at universities?
Rates of sexual violence in universities are the highest in society, ONS data show. So what actions must universities take if they are serious about tackling this pernicious…
In support of international students’ journey through higher education
International students embark on a challenging personal and educational journey when they enrol overseas. Fiona S. Baker outlines support inside and outside the classroom that …
Creating bridges to academic writing for first-year university students
Tutors must help new university students build their skills and understanding of academic writing as part of their broader first-year teaching, as Fiona S. Baker…
Are online exams better for student mental health?
Traditional exams under tightly invigilated conditions are highly stressful for students, but online alternatives bring their own issues, says Michael Priestley
It’s a game changer: using design thinking to find solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals
Rachel Bickerdike explains how using design thinking to find solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals can open up a new world of social entrepreneurship for students
THE podcast: making teaching more inclusive and equitable
How can academics ensure their teaching strategies meet the needs of diverse students and create inclusive, equitable classrooms
