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Professional insight from Near East University Near East University, in North Cyprus, has been dedicated to transforming education and research since 1988. The campus, in the heart of Nicosia, welcomes more than 27,000 students from 143 different countries into a community of diverse cultures, innovation, arts, research and technology. Across 20 faculties, the university adheres to excellence in multidisciplinary research and teaching.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. The path towards a tobacco - free campus
For the health of students and staff and the good of the planet , a tobacco - free campus is the only option for a modern university . Ö zen A ş ut shares how the efforts of her …
Seven steps to dual publication
The dual publication model for research involves creating two versions of a research paper : one for fellow academics , and one for practitioners . Juggle the two with these seven steps
Make the most of online education for your students
Students appreciate the value of online education . How can educators maximise this value as much as possible ?
Four ways to defeat public speaking anxiety
Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking . Fikrican Kay ı k ç ı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
Banish nerves and tap into the excitement of public speaking with these five tips
Public speaking is a key part of academic life . But how to overcome your nerves and actually enjoy it ? Ayten Er ç oban Evren offers advice
Let ’ s celebrate the qualities women bring to higher education leadership
Ş erife Ey ü po ğ lu reflects on her experiences in higher education and the benefits women ’ s leadership styles can offer
Six tips for when you ’ re moving up into management
Making the leap into administration can feel daunting , but Ya ğ mur Ç erkez ’ s advice will help you to develop the skills and strategies you need to thrive
Use technology to boost productivity and beat burnout
Ay ş e Hyusein advises using a range of techniques and tools for more effective time management
Conference presentations 101 : master the art of speaking to an audience
Don ’ t get stage fright when it comes to presenting your research . Ayten Ordu offers her tips for preparing for speaking success
Protect your emotional well - being for a happier writing experience
Writing academic papers can be a long and emotional journey . Burcu Totur Dikmen offers her tips for emotional well - being
Stamp out burnout early on : how to spot the signs and what to do about them
Academic life has always been a breeding ground for burnout . Ş erife Ey ü po ğ lu of Near East University points out the warning signs of extreme exhaustion
How to help international students prepare for university life ahead of and after their arrival
Ayten Ordu provides five top tips that will help ensure international students have a smooth transition to their new surroundings
Eight tips for making teaching and learning more enjoyable for learners
From mixing up the teaching space to drawing on real - life examples , Per ç em Arman outlines ways to make lessons more fun and thus increase participation
Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPT
Ikenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerations
Key knowledge to be a good manager in higher education
Academics are the most important asset for any university , though they are often the most neglected , making it even more vital to be a good manager , says …
What to do when your students don ’ t seem to care
Ayten Ordu outlines some of the strategies available to academics when students have lost their enthusiasm for lessons and lectures
Strategies for higher education institutions to strengthen gender equality
Gender equality can only become possible when harmful gender norms are challenged and equality is actively promoted . Per ç em Arman provides key starting …
Actions to help your university stand out in a crowd
With competition for students fiercer than ever in the higher education sector , Ayten Ordu outlines some of the ways universities can achieve higher visibility
How to create university - wide timetables using free , open - source software
Creating a university timetable is a complex and challenging task that requires significant planning and organisation . Ya ğ mur Ç erkez explains how it can be done quickly and …
Five tips for helping international students settle in their new surroundings
Ganna Pola and Ö nay Aktun ç offer advice based on their experience as advisers to international students in North Cyprus
When promoting academic integrity , start at the root of the problem
Ethical behaviour can be promoted by raising awareness of what constitutes bad practice , enforcing harsh penalties and placing cheating in a wider context
Top tips for choosing a PhD Supervisor
Ö zge Ö zden lays out the pros and cons you need to consider when choosing a PhD supervisor , as well as five key qualities to look out for
Turn the marking process on its head by using ‘ reverse grading ’
Davita G ü nbay explains how reversing the narrative between ‘ what I got ’ and ‘ what I was given ’ can help learners engage and take responsibility for their learning
