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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Should we kill the essay ?
Long - form writing seems to have become a battleground for the showdown between AI and academic integrity . With technology exposing the essay ’ s flaws , Luke Zaphir …
Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics courses
Using anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning , fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics …
Enhancing the thesis experience : insights from master ’ s students
Early preparation is essential for students ’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the …
Imagine an age - inclusive university sector
Age inclusion should be part of universities ’ mission , as well as their day - to - day operations . To not support staff and students at all stages of their academic life is an opportunity missed
THE podcast : what constitutes good teaching in higher education ?
Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instruction
Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AI
In - person , reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real - world ways that AI can ’ t easily replicate . Here are eight ways to tailor …
Campus webinar : The evolution and innovation of interdisciplinarity
Join three experts from Campus + partner institutions in Australia as they discuss interdisciplinarity , how to implement it in teaching and research and why it ’ s …
Connecting adult learning principles , assessment and academic integrity
Adult learning principles and authentic assessment can offer ways for educators to not only prevent academic misconduct but also give students a chance to …
What you can do today for a meaningful Pride Month
Fear of being tokenistic , or feeling they don ’ t know enough to start , can stop many people from engaging with queer inclusion . Here , Brooke Sz ü cs offers first …
An assessment design that promotes learning and academic integrity
Identity - verified assessment can be used alongside online tasks to check students ’ understanding and foster collaborative learning , writes Carl Sherwood
The trouble with Bloom ’ s taxonomy in an age of AI
When using large language models to create learning tasks , educators should be careful with their prompts if the LLM relies on Bloom ’ s taxonomy as a supporting …
Creating an impactful social group for neurodivergent students
Meet - ups can support neurodivergent students ( mostly those with autism and ADHD ) to navigate the social complexities of student life and the workplace . Here , …
Get real about hiring people with disabilities
For too long ‘ lived experience ’ has been an inadequate requirement for jobs that make decisions for people with disabilities , and recruitment practices need to change , …
How academics can ‘ stay put ’ without ‘ staying still ’
Moving universities for career advancement is a common practice in academia . But what happens if you want to remain in the same institution ? Here , Doune Macdonald …
All ’ s fair in large - class grading
When courses have so many students that multiple tutors are required for marking , consistency with assessment grading is a key concern . Here , Temesgen Kifle offers …
‘ Well … what do you think ? ’ Responding to challenging questions in the moment
While daunting , tough questions from learners can be a catalyst for collaborative learning and critical thinking . Roma Forbes offers practical advice for how to respond in …
The three Cs of the 21st - century workplace : cognition , character and career
Changing skill demands require a lifelong approach to education that prioritises self - efficacy , critical thinking and a growth mindset . Here is how these elements can fit …
What makes an effective microcredential programme ?
Short , flexible and skills - focused , microcredentials must balance the needs of students and industry . Here are tips on how to develop courses that achieve this
Campus webinar : Artificial intelligence and academic integrity
Academics from Campus + partner institutions discuss the impact that generative AI such as ChatGPT is having , and will have , on academic integrity
From cohort to community : how to support student - led initiatives
Building a strong cohort starts with supporting students directly . Here , we , as student and staff co - authors in the humanities , share insights on how to encourage solutions …
Assessment tasks that minimise students ’ motivation to cheat
Academic dishonesty occurs for reasons that include students ’ fear of missing deadlines , being overwhelmed and lack of language skills . Here are ways to reframe …
Making an inclusive ‘ unconference ’
Many people in minority communities within our universities do not have enough opportunities to be platformed or validated , or to share their lived expertise …
THE podcast : how to use generative AI in your teaching and research
Higher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research . Three intrepid explorers join us in …
Is critical thinking the answer to generative AI ?
Designing assessment that tests critical thinking has value and practicality , so the challenge is figuring out questions that flummox the AI without creating wildly …
Decolonisation to Indigenisation : how can institutions centre Indigenous knowledge ?
Beyond the concept of decolonisation is the process of Indigenisation . Here , Raelee Lancaster provides four reflective questions that institutions can ask …
Real - world education : embracing project - based learning
Project - based learning benefits both healthcare students and host organisations during clinical placements . Roma Forbes and Michael Donovan outline the …
Not replacing but enhancing : using ChatGPT for academic writing
Generative AI and how it can be used for plagiarism has provoked fear in higher education . However , the technology can also improve and accelerate your writing …
Successful group work is all in the selection process
For students , group work can boost learning , critical thinking and problem - solving skills , but the benefits of collaboration may depend on how teachers put individuals together
Tips for adopting the right technology for blended learning
Start simple , practise and consider what IT support is available when choosing online tools for blended courses , advise Carl Sherwood and John Raiti , among other aspects …
Using gamification as an incentive for revision
Novelty , competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise . Here , Teegan Green , Iliria Stenning and Rasheda …
Three features that will make your Mooc stand out
Learning designers and educators should focus on creating value for learners that goes beyond Mooc content . In this article , Temesgen Kifle and Ben …
Towards 2035 : a future view of university education
What will higher education be like by 2035 ? Four early - career academics at Australian universities , from different discipline areas , offer a vision of how universities might …
Managing cognitive load for EAL – and all – students
Extraneous cognitive load weighs especially heavily on students who have English as an additional language . Kate Power shares four ways in which you can support them …
It takes a village : using a trading game to teach economics
Large - group interactive classroom games can bring learning alive . Here , Suzanne Bonner , K . K . Tang and Terence Yeo share how a scalable trading game uses …
Tips for teachers who are new to blended learning
Blended learning is not going away , so where do educators start when they want to create a blended course ? In this video , Carl Sherwood shares tips for best practice
Can online oral exams prevent cheating ?
Online checking tools often flag non - suspicious behaviour along with suspected academic misconduct . Here , educators share lessons learned from using an online …
Supporting students with disabilities ’ success through extracurricular activities
Non - curricular activities develop students ’ skills and sense of belonging , but students with disabilities often face financial , cultural and physical barriers to …
We don ’ t teach students to use a slide rule in a world of calculators
Accelerating AI capabilities give rise to ethical questions about use , for students and educators . With the technology here to stay , how can universities equip future …
How AI will make university teachers ’ lives easier
Is artificial intelligence a looming existential threat to higher education ? Or is AI technology such as ChatGPT a shot in the arm that teachers can use to improve our …
Cut the copying : tips to discourage plagiarism
Plagiarism is a growing problem for higher education institutions . Temesgen Kifle and Parvinder Kler share tips for instructors ( and students ) on how to reduce this form …
Tips to make student evaluation fairer for teachers
Factors unrelated to an instructor ’ s ability to enhance student learning can influence student evaluation of teaching . So , Temesgen Kifle shares six fair and effective ways to …
To save higher education , we must look beyond traditional university models
If we are to radically transform universities , we must seek solutions from diverse learning projects that have historically been excluded from , or remained …
Tips for teaching MBA students
MBA students come to class with high expectations and present distinct teaching challenges . In this video , Carl Sherwood explains why a holistic approach and using …
To block or not to block ? How time affects learning in higher education
From intensive block plans to open - ended study programmes , the ideal length for a unit of study is under interrogation . Jason M . Lodge considers the evidence
For the common good : why we need ecological universities
Higher education has become too aligned to specific economic interests and needs to be redirected to focus on regenerative values for the common good , argue …
Do we need to grade students ’ presentation skills ?
Presentation skills are considered essential by employers , but does this mean they should be graded at university ? Marking can distract from the goal of …
Student - staff partnerships : seven strategies for adopting inclusive practices
Student - staff partnerships can support skills development and enrich courses , as well as offer life - changing professional and academic opportunities for diverse students . Here , …
Let ’ s get professional : advice for new university teachers
No matter if you ’ re a just - minted postdoc or transferring from industry to academia , a professional approach will give your new teaching career a solid foundation . In this …
Online learning is still challenging for students – they need our support
Isolation and distraction are among the downsides of remote learning , even after two years of “ panic - gogy ” , which makes intentional online design and student support …
Make social - emotional learning part of teaching : it ’ s easier than you think
These practical , achievable tips show how to incorporate social - emotional learning into everyday educational practices
