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Professional insight from the University of Exeter Home to the UK’s five most influential climate scientists, the University of Exeter is a public research institution which combines teaching excellence with world-leading research. The university was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary prize in 2020 for work to combat the effects of marine plastic pollution.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Real - world collaborations help criminology students scrutinise police
How working with police and the Devon and Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel gave criminology students real - world insight into – and a say in – police use of force
Creating a culture of belonging with inclusive pedagogy
Building cultural humility and meaningful relationships with students are two of several strategies to foster belonging in students from minoritised backgrounds
Is a ‘ co - opetition ’ model the way to safeguard higher education for future generations ?
Shared support functions don ’ t mean the end of competition among institutions , writes Mark Thompson . Instead , collective thinking could focus effort on universities ’ …
Three alternative assessments that build managerial skills
Personal development discussions , presentations and peer coaching help build essential communication skills and emotional intelligence . These tips will make them …
The power of effective feedback for early - career educators
How can assessors improve educators ’ ability to give feedback that influences students ’ motivation , engagement and achievement ?
We have to rethink academic integrity in a ‘ post - plagiarism era ’
What is the future of plagiarism as a concept in the AI age and what are the implications for academic integrity ? This resource seeks to answer these questions , …
How universities can use research to develop effective digital products
Tips on developing a user - led digital approach at your institution , based on the University of Exeter ’ s success
Promoting ethical and responsible use of GenAI tools
How can we encourage staff and students to use generative AI in ways that do not threaten an institution ’ s ethics or academic integrity ? Read the University of Exeter ’ s take
THE podcast : how can universities ensure students are safe and supported ?
A discussion of universities ’ duty of care towards students , from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studies
Open dialogue about AI in HE is the way forward
The assumption that instructors hold negative views on the use of any generative AI means that important conversations aren ’ t being had
Critical approaches to incorporating the SDGs into curricula
Mapping curricula against the SDGs has become a key objective for education institutions aiming to showcase their commitment to sustainability . But we must …
Five steps to prevent student disengagement
Follow this educator ' s action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
Three ways to promote critical engagement with GenAI
However much we fear its impact or despise its outputs , when teaching humanities , the best response is to encourage students to engage with it critically
Empower minority staff and students to thrive at your institution
Practical strategies to reduce representation burdens , build diverse talent pipelines and foster inclusive environments in higher education
THE podcast : university success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity
Find out how two universities , in Hong Kong and the UK , are embracing generative AI and building institution - wide digital expertise
Tackling bias and microaggressions in higher education
Actionable strategies and insights to help higher education institutions attract and retain ethnic - minority staff
When it comes to digital upskilling , sharing is caring
Launching a digital upskilling product is one thing but getting staff to use it is quite another . Katie Steen and Dave Weller harnessed the power of personalisation to get that …
A practical guide to navigating the language of diversity
Navigating the language of diversity is a continuous journey that requires commitment and effort
Tried and tested ways to teach your students soft skills
The introduction of ChatGPT reignited the debate surrounding employability skills . Add two decades of intensifying international competition and a pandemic …
‘ Augmenting ’ the doctoral thesis in preparation for a viva
The viva voce exam is the final hurdle for PhD students , but for most it is also a new and fear - inducing experience . Edward Mills offers one framework to help those …
How to write a PhD thesis : a step - by - step guide
A draft isn ’ t a perfect , finished product ; it is your opportunity to start getting words down on paper , writes Kelly Louise Preece
Eleven ways to support international students who use English as a second language
We must all work to foster a compassionate and encouraging experience for our international student community
THE podcast : interview with Mark Thompson , professor of digital economy at the …
Academic , practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research , teaching and …
Ideas that make a difference for the digital transformation of universities
In a series of Campus resources , UK digital adopters explore what has worked ( and what has not ) as universities go digital and where investment in technology …
How authentic stories can empower the ‘ unheard voices ’
Storytelling can be a powerful change agent . When proposing change – such as the digital transformation in universities – leadership needs to communicate in ways that …
Collaboration requires more than not stepping on toes
To get things done in universities , do we need to embrace conflict or find new ways to work together ? Here , three digital adopters explain why collaboration isn ’ t the …
Why the ‘ machine says no ’ : how asking for less can get you more …
Under - investment and lack of future proofing of core digital systems have left many universities with creaking legacy infrastructure that cannot support increasing …
Use design thinking principles to create a human - centred digital strategy
Creating a user - focused digital strategy requires the use of various channels , the adoption of design thinking principles and the involvement of students and staff from the …
How to support individuals with hearing loss at your institution
Many people with hearing impairments do not think they need support . Here are some ways to provide it
The ‘ third way ’ academic : becoming an education - focused professor
Career development tips for higher education professionals who take an education - focused pathway
A checklist for advancing equity , diversity and inclusion in medical sciences and education , …
Three questions that medical sciences lecturers should ask when revising curricula to promote ethical considerations , an understanding of health …
A checklist for advancing equity , diversity and inclusion in medical sciences and education , …
Three questions that lecturers in medical sciences should ask when revising their curricula to promote diverse representation and health equity
Inclusivity versus devotion to the cult of STEM
Is an underlying global STEM culture of devotion getting in the way of a more inclusive academy , asks Andrew Pye
Circular impact : a call to action for research on grand societal challenges
How to enact a ‘ circular ’ approach to research and impact so outcomes feed back into the work to inform ongoing planning and improvement
A practical approach to tackling eco - anxiety
We induce eco - anxiety by teaching students about climate change , so training them in practical and achievable solutions to it are needed , too , write Helen …
Teamwork , support and structure : the core principles of rewarding student internships
Student internships are an effective way to facilitate student - staff collaboration but , to work well , they require teamwork , the right support and structure , and a focus …
The power of precaution : navigating content warnings in academia
Basic principles to guide the use of content warnings in higher education , based on a student - led day - long workshop which invited input from university staff and students
Offer students a personal touch through peer support
As universities expand , they will need to take more of a personal approach to higher education – despite the huge cohorts – but how ? Emma Norman suggests looking to …
Are ‘ quick wins ’ possible in assessment and feedback ? Yes , and here ’ s how
It takes coordination , communication and credibility to implement quick improvements in assessment and feedback , as a team from the University of Exeter …
Medical teaching resources need to represent all skin colours to enable doctors to serve a diverse …
Medical education must diversify its learning resources away from a focus solely on white patients to prepare students to diagnose and treat patients of all ethnicities , …
Decolonisation as a driver for the Sustainable Development Goals
How decolonial approaches can underpin and drive work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals across higher education
Bring staff and students together to decolonise in seven steps
Seven stages to decolonising a curriculum , drawing lessons from a staff - student collaboration to decolonise the teaching of geography
What are the barriers to success for under - represented early career researchers in maths , …
Recommendations for improving equity , diversity and inclusion in maths , physics , computer science and engineering , based on research into the barriers …
How to find passion in your work – and sustain it
A simple strategy to sustain passion and enthusiasm for your work by keeping big dreams in view while celebrating each small step
Power to the people through automation of peer support programmes
The management of large institution - wide programmes such as peer support can be improved and scaled with the help of automation , as Amanda Pocklington explains
An evaluation of ChatGPT in action
When set a task , how does ChatGPT really perform and what does this tell educators about how to craft their questions and assignments to avoid students relying …
Small steps that make a big difference to LGBTQ + inclusivity
A guide to boosting LGBTQ + inclusivity in higher education , by Eleanor M . Townsend
A simple way to improve navigation in online learning
Five simple steps to use colour to design an engaging menu and navigation system that enhances digital learning environments and platforms
The F - word : how to use failure as a learning tool
Fear of failure impacts student well - being and academic outcomes so educators need to help reframe ‘ failure ’ as a useful learning tool . Claire Davy - Potts explains how
Failure as a career development tool
How to encourage students to actively examine their ‘ failures ’ to provide useful direction and inform improvements when considering their future …
