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Universities are the ideal environment to turn ideas into businesses . Here ’ s how to encourage entrepreneurship and foster a start - up dynamic in your students
Graduate apprenticeships need link tutors – but who ’ s looking after them ?
Academic link tutors are a crucial cog in the mechanism of graduate apprenticeships , yet they perform this role with little support . Here ’ s how to invest in them instead
Shape the next generation of project managers with co - creation
A cross - disciplinary , student - led project to design a simulation tool helped students find a safe environment in which to practise their workplace …
Diversity isn ’ t a one - off task , it ’ s a learning journey
With diversity practices under threat , where can universities go from here ? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O . Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learning
British sign language users deserve a place in higher education
BSL users are under - represented in academia . What can we do to foster an inclusive environment for them ?
The small steps that can make a big difference to student parents
Juggling academic and parental commitments is no easy feat . Here ’ s how universities can make small , programme - level adjustments to relieve the pressure on …
The foundations of a successful knowledge transfer partnership
By collaborating with businesses , researchers can apply their expertise to real - world problems with tangible outcomes . Here , academics outline how they established …
‘ The experience of mixing with peers from other schools and engaging with university life is …
By building a bridge between high school and university , outreach teams can foster aspiration and provide tangible pathways for students who might not otherwise pursue …
Bridging the SDG awareness gap
Universities have a critical role to play in increasing awareness of the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals . Here ’ s how to do it
Three ways to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum
Your students ’ future jobs will depend on technology just in its infancy today . But how best to teach them the skills they need ? Sabrina Azzi offers advice
How universities can better support Gypsy , Roma and Traveller students
More students from Gypsy , Roma and Traveller communities are entering higher education . But what can universities do to better support their needs ?
How to navigate your first steps into leadership
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition . Kingsley O . Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
An introvert ’ s guide to networking
For academics , networking can greatly enhance your career . But if the very idea fills you with dread , Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out there
Research shouldn ’ t cause trauma – let ’ s find a better way
How can we conduct research and share results without affecting the well - being of those around us ? Eileen Harkess - Murphy advocates for a trauma - informed approach
The making of : turning a research project into a documentary
To get your research findings into as many hands as possible , consider filming a documentary . James Layton , Paul Tucker and Bettina Talbot offer their advice
Artificial intelligence – friend or foe ? It ’ s up to academia
Higher education will be instrumental in determining whether generative AI ends up as a friend or enemy . Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O . Omeihe outline what …
Four ways to cultivate an engaged social media community
When it comes to social media , don ’ t forget the power of connection . Paul Shannon and Andrew Murray outline four ways to engage with your audience
How to develop a researcher mindset as a PhD student
Entering the postgraduate sphere is a whole new ball game . Shaif Uddin Ahammed shows how to hone a PhD mindset
From prams to postgraduate degrees : how universities can support student parents
Educators play a crucial role in getting student parents the support they need . Mia Burleigh , drawing on her own experience , offers seven tips
Real - world experiences can help your creative arts students create real - world change
Integrating real - world experiences into creative industries programmes can create truly meaningful results – for both the students and the wider community . Clare …
Anxious about public speaking ? Try these tips from the theatre
Hone your performance skills with these techniques from stage actors . Linsey Todd and James Layton encourage us to smell the greasepaint
On the neurodivergent campus , language matters
The neurodiversity movement has made great strides , but out - of - date , ableist language is still prevalent , even in academia . Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the …
How to balance teaching and research
As an early - career academic , how can you juggle teaching and researching while also prioritising self - care ? Callum Russell shares his reflections on striking a balance
Four ways to create an entrepreneurial culture at your institution
Universities are perfectly placed to help start - ups get off the ground . Alan Murray , Robert Crammond and Kingsley Omeihe advise on how best to get your …
Gender equality is more than a box - ticking exercise – let ’ s champion it
The higher education sector is ideally placed to inspire talented women and improve the gender balance in the workplace . Kate Allum advocates for the power of …
Build yourself a life raft by establishing a strong mentor relationship
Mentorship can offer a place of stability amid the choppy waters of a new role . Ibiyemi Omeihe explains how to find your new guide
Every student in Scotland can vote : here ’ s why that should matter to educators
Teach your students that voting is an investment in the future – and help them build a lifelong habit . Murray Leith offers advice
Four ways universities can enhance their community impact
Go beyond the campus walls to enrich the surrounding community educationally , socially and economically . Xiuli Guo outlines how
How to build trust as a research supervisor
Building trust is a crucial foundation of the supervisor - supervisee relationship . Kingsley Omeihe argues it ’ s a two - way process
What does a research supervisor do ?
Research supervisors must learn to be authentic mentors , as well as sharing their experience and knowledge . Robert Crammond reflects on his time in the role
Five things to know before you launch a research podcast
Starting a podcast can open up your research to a new audience . David Allan and Andrew Murray show how
What is the secret to leading a successful knowledge transfer partnership ?
Knowledge transfer partnerships between academics and businesses can result in innovative products and services . Tony Leslie offers 10 pointers on how to …
Mix technology and personal contact to support students
A sophisticated algorithm and a simple phone call have proved to be a formula for student retention . And it ’ s not stopping as the pandemic recedes , says Jonathan Powles
The sector ’ s role in addressing climate change is crucial – and varied
From researching microalgae to evaluating and contributing to climate policy , universities have a significant job to do , says Lucy Meredith
The formula for a successful knowledge exchange programme
Tips on how to create a successful knowledge exchange programme that fosters a truly collaborative culture , from Milan Radosavljevic
Fellow vice - chancellors , we must lead the charge on equality
It ’ s incumbent on us all to ensure our universities offer inclusive and diverse settings in which anyone , regardless of their background , can flourish , says Craig Mahoney
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