Resources for academics and university staff
Everything you need for each step of your study abroad journey
Professional insight from Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has been named University of the Year five times in six years by different awarding bodies and Uni Compare recently ranked it first in the UK for employability. As one of the UK’s most employment-focused universities, NTU offers outstanding facilities, global industry connections, and gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023).
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. AI over - personalisation can hinder learning
In the rush towards ever - greater personalisation , we must not lose sight of what makes learning meaningful , writes Kathy Charles . Here , she shares her insights on …
What can module leaders learn from Toyota ?
How to use the plan - do - check - act cycle to improve student success , satisfaction and grades
Three ways to ensure you are teaching for lasting societal impact
Multidisciplinary courses , applied learning and personalisation will all help business schools prepare graduates to serve the needs of the global community . …
Partnering with industry for authentic experiences and assessment
Getting students workplace - ready is a challenge . However , partnering with industry can help us offer authentic experiences and assessments that equip our students for …
Why your students need to learn the skills of a journalist
Interviewing real people to gain original stories and insights is a skill that will serve your students well in the age of AI . Julie Nightingale offers tips
Saying people ’ s names right : what policymakers can do
How can leaders and policymakers in higher education help staff and students to respect people ’ s name - based identities ? Jane Pilcher and Hannah Deakin …
Useful applications of AI in higher education – for which no specialist tech knowledge is needed
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence has left users struggling to keep up . Cato Rolea explores practical applications of these tools in higher education
Ways to improve the equitable inclusion of LGBTQ + people in research and higher education
A summary of actions universities and research bodies should take to create truly equitable , inclusive environments for LGBTQ + staff and students
How to support students considering self - employment
Not all students want – nor can they find in a challenging employment market – graduate jobs after university . Victoria Prince looks at what more faculties can do to …
When is a percentage not a percentage ? The problem with HE marking practices
When an assessor awards a percentage to an essay , report or similar piece of work , this is a subjective mark rather than a genuine percentage – and this is deeply problematic
How to use ChatGPT to help close the awarding gap
Academics must put their fears of AI aside and understand how it can be employed to bridge attainment gaps in their programmes , say Dean Fido …
Tips for new lecturers on the human elements that make students feel included
Forget constructive alignment and instructional scaffolding , things like saying ‘ hello ’ and being encouraging are the real key to good , inclusive lectures , says Andy Grayson
Why you should write feedback to your students before they ’ ve submitted
Starting at the end seems counterintuitive , but anticipating student strengths and weaknesses and automating your responses comes into its own for large …
Inclusive pedagogy : using multimedia as a tool to enhance and transform assessment
Rachel Challen outlines key steps to enhancing the design , direction and delivery of assessment using digital tools
Let ’ s all slow down before banishing invigilated exams forever
Despite the detractors , there still aren ’ t many better ways to ensure academic integrity and test knowledge and understanding , say Andy Grayson and Richard Trigg
Keeping it real : bringing practical dimensions into online teaching
Pamela Henderson sets out how to bring real world training into the online classroom by developing effective simulated case studies , based on her …
Creating advice videos to help students and support your teaching
Nicholas Morton tackles five basic questions about creating advice videos designed to help students easily source guidance and information when they need it
Innovative approaches to transnational education
Vangelis Tsiligiris outlines the key areas for innovation in the design and delivery of transnational education based on changing needs and developments in the global …
Understanding attrition : what can be done to reduce student dropouts post pandemic ?
How has the pandemic affected student dropout rates ? And what can universities can do to boost student retention now and in the future ? We discuss …
How to offer students a rewarding university experience online
Successfully teaching online is just one part of the battle to serve students remotely . Here David Woolley talks about what more universities can do to give students a fulfilling …