Welcome to your virtual reality-based classroom
VR innovation can make education truly inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how academics at UCL and Marmara University developed a virtual reality-based building
Using reflective practice to support postgraduate studies in the biosciences
Small-group workshops create space for postgraduate researchers to share ways to manage stress, impostor syndrome, feelings of isolation and student-supervisor…
What can we do about the diversity problem in economics?
A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effective
Ever wished lectures could be more flexible? Introducing the ‘flecture’
Does the design of lecture theatres actually hinder knowledge dissemination? Richard Layzell discusses his experiments in shifting the norms of education delivery
Ten steps to recruitment equity for disabled academics
Disabled academics are under-represented across university departments. Becky Alexis-Martin and Jennifer Leigh share 10 strategies to enhance disability inclusion…
The cruel optimism of research careers: how to support contract workers
The conversation needs to switch from academic careers being the responsibility of individual researchers to what employers can do to support those in precarious roles
Live chat, weekly digests and newsletters: online tools to boost engagement
Robert Green talks through the digital tools he uses to keep students engaged in their online course during what are, for many, challenging times
