THE podcast: the benefits of citizen science and community-engaged research
Two leading academics explain why everyone benefits when researchers look beyond academia to seek greater understanding and new knowledge alongside the…
THE podcast: knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovation
The University of Oxford’s pro vice-chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all, plus a leading data scientist on why…
A blueprint for hiring innovative educators
Academics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they…
How to make access to doctoral study more equitable
A three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic …
Why learning to listen will help you avoid ‘helicopter research’ and make you a better science…
A year of failed fieldwork in Africa led Sallie Burrough to ask questions about how researchers interact with the societies they work in. Here, she shares five tips for…
We’ve engaged 250 student volunteers to hold climate emitters to account
The Net Zero Tracker taps into students’ passion for climate action, teaches them net-zero literacy and builds their employability. Here’s how we work with them
Students learn better on caring campuses – here’s how to create one
Teaching the whole student and promoting authenticity will instil belonging on your campus and combat the social isolation that so many students face, says Kim…
Lessons learned from building a new university premises
Rick Trainor reflects on the trials and tribulations of constructing a new, multipurpose building from scratch at the University of Oxford
How to develop a code of conduct for ethical research fieldwork
A code of conduct for ethical research fieldwork developed by two researchers at the University of Oxford has been taken up by departments across the institution and…
Running a diverse team is harder work – but the rewards are immense
John Womersley managed more than 50 nationalities on a €3 billion science project. Here, he reflects on the experience and gives tips on getting the most out of a…
Three big ideas to ensure research helps shape the future of business
High-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to come
We’ve forgotten how to communicate science to the public at a crucial time
As we try to tackle climate change, it feels like the pandemic has pushed us back decades to the bad old mode of scientists lecturing the public, says John Womersley
Developing flexible lifelong learning in line with changing needs and opportunities
Jonathan Michie shares insight to help institutions develop lifelong learning strategies that meet the need for flexible and relevant educational programmes
Pronouncing students’ names correctly: the whys and hows
Xin Xu, Natasha Robinson and Niall Winters explain why correctly articulating students’ names is so important to an inclusive learning environment, and provide…
What does the rise of Asia mean for global higher education?
Many hurdles remain, from racism to presumed Western superiority, but equal dialogues and collaborations will foster the global common good, says Xin Xu
Covid-19 has reinforced China’s role as global leader in ed-tech
The country’s giant companies benefit from an ecosystem that supports online learning and a cultural propensity to prioritise education, says Tom C. Varghese
Training students to learn successfully online
Universities need to help students develop a whole new set of skills to ensure they get the most out of remote learning, says Nikita Hari
