University of Staffordshire
A good practice guide for student business placements
Advice for university educators on setting up projects in which students work directly with external partners such as local businesses, based on a pilot initiative
A road map for advancing digital inclusion for your students, staff and community
A multi-departmental and collaborative approach to digital skills training has helped tackle digital exclusion at Staffordshire University. Raheel Nawaz explains the …
Are we placing too much focus upon higher degrees for university lecturers?
There is growing pressure on university lecturers to achieve higher degrees. Fiona Cust and Jessica Runacres question if this is necessary for those teaching at undergraduate…
Look after the intangibles and the metrics will look after themselves
Unmeasurable elements such as enthusiasm, belonging and motivation are valuable parts of the university experience. Sue Lee looks at ways to embrace these intangible…
Phenomenon-based learning: what, why and how
Phenomenon-based learning empowers students to apply disciplinary knowledge to real-world situations. Here, Sue Lee and Kate Cuthbert outline the principles of PhBL and how it…
Peer mentoring to support staff well-being: lessons from a pilot
A peer mentoring scheme designed to support staff well-being is being piloted at Staffordshire University. Fiona Cust and Jessica Runacres share lessons on how the…
Digital first: how to use AI to enhance customer service in universities
Seven points to consider when introducing artificial intelligence to provide front-line customer service support at your institution, by Paul Mahoney
We must encourage the art of passing (virtual) secret notes in class
Far from being unwanted classroom distractions, informal communications such as gifs, emojis and online chat can fulfil basic human needs, say Claire Kinsella and Linda…
