RIP assessment?How can educators make learning and human intelligence visible in the age of GenAI? Abby Osborne and Christopher Bonfield outline a model to rethink assessment and reward non-AI knowledge and understandingAbby Osborne , Christopher Bonfield University of Bath
Emotionally challenging research and researcher well-beingResearchers who navigate emotionally challenging topics need support that includes well-being plans, advice on handling distress and risk assessment guidance, writes Tina Skinner. Her work has led to a series of resources for universitiesTina SkinnerUniversity of Bath
Going for gold: how to craft a winning TEF submissionTeaching excellence rests on clear principles and agile strategy, collaboration with students and a frank approach to educational gain, write Emily Pollinger and Julian Chaudhuri. Here, they share tips for maintaining and evidencing successEmily Pollinger , Julian ChaudhuriUniversity of Bath
Messy decisions and creative science in the classroomHow can we teach students other than those studying for healthcare or other vocational qualifications to work across disciplinary boundaries and make scientific decisions in a creative – and enjoyable – manner? Here’s what we learned from running a data-driven drug-discovery scenarioCharlotte Dodson, Steve FlowerUniversity of Bath
Universities, AI and the common good Higher education must find paths for meaningful engagement with artificial intelligence, to leverage its potential, explain the problems and mitigate the hazards, writes Rajani Naidoo Rajani NaidooUniversity of Bath
Perfect doesn’t exist and other lessons from developing a whole-university well-being strategyChallenges to staff and student well-being are part of university life, regardless of how much support is in place. But iterative strategies can improve the entire community’s experience, write Ben Goose and Cassie WilsonBen Goose, Cassie WilsonUniversity of Bath
How supported social groups create safe spacesConnecting students who share a lived experience such as bereavement, family estrangement or loneliness can help to foster a sense of community and belonging at university, explains Hannah MooreHannah MooreUniversity of Bath
Shifting landscapes of social media data for researchWhat can researchers do in light of changes to social media platforms’ APIs that reduce and monetise access to data? In this uncharted territory, aspects to watch include new access routes and user protectionsBrittany I. Davidson, Joanne Hinds, Daniel RacekUniversity of Bath, LMU Munich
Breaking barriers for women: enough talking, time for actionIn the second part of their ‘breaking barriers for women’ series, seven female academics outline key changes to help remodel a fairer HE system from the ground upEllie Harrison , Tiffany B. Taylor University of Sheffield, University of Bath
Breaking barriers for women: how to build effective parental leaveSeven academics who recently navigated the topsy-turvy world of maternity leave make six recommendations for ensuring motherhood is compatible with academiaEllie Harrison , Siobhán O’Brien , Tiffany B. Taylor University of Sheffield, Trinity College Dublin, University of Bath
Rekindling passion for equality, diversity and inclusion workEquality, diversity and inclusion work is too often dogged by scepticism and dismissed as a tick-box exercise. So how can institutional leaders rekindle enthusiasm and belief in the work? Rajani Naidoo shares her top recommendationsRajani NaidooUniversity of Bath