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Meeting prospective international students in person isn ’ t always possible . Here ’ s how to create engaging live streams on social media , from selecting valuable …
How to build a citizen science research culture
Practical advice for building inclusive and innovative research cultures that prepare students for real - world challenges
We should be using social media more to understand students
How to use netnography to improve communication with prospective and current students
How can we make HE more accessible for those with criminal convictions ?
Students with criminal convictions are often left out of higher education widening participation efforts . This resource challenges the narrative and offers …
A toolkit for working with students as partners
Bringing the student voice into the creation of a toolkit to decolonise and diversify university reading lists was a key purpose of a library project at the University of …
Partnership work as a catalyst for upskilling in key employment sectors
An example of how a business school can partner with public sector and industry bodies to develop products and services that help upskill and support practice - based education
A guide to supporting student parents at university : part three
In the final piece in her series , Andy Todd explores ways personal tutors can help their tutees transition into university smoothly
A guide to supporting student parents at university : part two
The second in a three - part series provides detailed , practical guidance on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
A guide to supporting student parents at university : part one
The first in a three - part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
THE podcast : supporting student success at all stages of the university journey
University of Chester vice - chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher education
Active learning : what can we learn from secondary teaching ?
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive , despite the proven benefits of active learning . Here are some practical active learning strategies
Use student - centred learning strategies to motivate international business students
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student - centred learning into your teaching
To combat antisemitism in HE , teach students about Jewish history
Some guidance on a more nuanced approach to teaching Jewish history to university students
Empowering international students for global career success
Supporting our students to prosper and thrive is not only beneficial to them but also to the broader community
It ’ s all in the presentation : how to engage international students during lectures
The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students , but simple strategies can help in creating useful …
Mind your language : inclusive teaching for international students
Learning about your international students and being mindful about how you use language in classes can have a profound impact on students ’ experience and …
Arts - based methods to foster participatory and interactive learning
Arts - based methods in university teaching centre individual human values and relationships as key contributors in learning . Anne P ä ssil ä and Allan Owens …
Students as educators : the value of assessed blogs to showcase learning
Assessed blogs can help translate the thrill of interactive learning into tangible outcomes that enrich and showcase students ’ knowledge . Here ’ s how to do it
Anonymous polling platforms to boost student confidence , engagement and inclusivity
Students are often reticent to speak up in front of large groups online , but when offered anonymous ways to share thoughts and feedback , most are keen to participate . …