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Advice on laying the groundwork for inclusive teaching and using tools that help students with specific needs thrive
Is collaboration the key to digital accessibility ?
Digital accessibility is ethically important , and a legal requirement , but it ’ s also a lot of work . Here ’ s how universities can collaborate and pool their expertise to …
Beyond the black box : how DeepSeek could transform higher education
DeepSeek ’ s transparent reasoning process , accessibility , affordability and open - source model could have significant implications for higher education . Simon …
Tips for creating and delivering effective educational webinars
Strategies that incorporate interactive elements and rules setting to help teachers design engaging webinars
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 ?
Starting a support group for students with disabilities
Supporting students with disabilities in regions where universities place less emphasis on equity , diversity and inclusion requires a proactive approach from …
It ’ s time to embrace digital equity
Ensuring digital equity at your institution requires prioritising accessibility and championing digital literacy , among other initiatives
How living with blepharospasm helped me become a better teacher
Read about a strategy that helped an educator living with an eye condition build emotional resilience and create a more inclusive classroom environment
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 …
How can Jenga build course co - creation ?
Questions about accessibility led to events management students and educators using block towers to foster discussion of lived experiences and a sense of belonging . …
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the inside
Women in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under - represented in senior positions . To fix this , universities will need to …
Neurodiversity - affirming education is key to supporting students into the creative industries
More needs to be done to support neurodivergent people seeking careers in the creative industries . Here are some strategies
Taking digital accessibility from mandate for change to business as usual
To support the student community , digital accessibility needs to be embedded across teaching and learning . Here , Julian Tenney offers insights and steps based on his …
Empower the next generation with an inclusive approach to enterprise education
How to enable all our students , especially those from under - represented communities , to become entrepreneurs
Building equitable learning pathways in higher education
Higher education pathways that enable equitable opportunities for students to gain the required academic knowledge and skills for successful study are …
We need to improve credit portability . Here ’ s how
Here are some ways universities can improve the process of institutional transfer , making life easier for students and staff
Students as co - creators in online learning
Offering students paid opportunities to be involved in generating and modifying online learning content could deliver novel experiences for learners , reduce academic …
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 ?
Ease autistic students ’ transition to university with low - stimulus videos
University communications are often high impact and visually appealing . But this can be the opposite of what some of our students need
More needs to be done to normalise and support students with caring responsibilities in HE
Universities have a duty to ensure a robust system is in place to support a growing number of students with caring responsibilities
Empower migrant and refugee women for career success
Creating educational opportunities tailored to the needs of refugee women equips them with the skills and confidence to pursue employment opportunities
Developing an effective orientation programme for families and friends
Bring families and friends into the onboarding process to ease first - year students into university life
Recruit your next president using the forensic model
In their new book ‘ The New College President : How a Generation of Diverse Leaders is Changing Higher Education ’ , Terrence J . MacTaggart and Eileen B . Wilson - Oyelaran …
Harness the power of the cliffhanger to hook Gen Z ’ s scrolling minds
Learn from Gen Z ’ s social media use to engage their attention . Keep it bite - sized and high - impact – and leave them wanting more
Nine tips for a successful , accessible blended learning field trip
A guide to planning and implementing field trips that successfully integrate on - site and online students
Universities need to remember the true value of education
The sector ’ s focus on cost - effectiveness is overshadowing educational opportunities . Samar Abdelazim Ahmed argues for a redefinition of success
When it comes to digital upskilling , sharing is caring
Launching a digital upskilling product is one thing but getting staff to use it is quite another . Katie Steen and Dave Weller harnessed the power of personalisation to get that …
Careers services must step up to support students with disabilities
From shaping a culture of support to working with industry , careers services have an important role in improving employability for students with disabilities
How to become an administrator – and why you should
Many career paths lead towards administration . Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experiences to offer advice
How do we make it easier for refugees to be admitted to universities ?
Many students struggle to join universities because their education has been disrupted . Here are ways to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of admissions processes
Harness pedagogy and technology to engage students in auditing
Creating interactive auditing videos helped students contextualise a complex topic and provided feedback on their progress . Chu Mui Kim outlines how to do it
Creating inclusive spaces for inclusive events
Inclusivity efforts must go beyond physical accessibility to include how events are advertised and who is consulted and invited to speak , write Meredith Wilkinson and …
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
Access and equity : the two most important aspects of applied learning
When designing applied learning experiences , remember to consider these two vital aspects . Muhammad Rahimi and Kenneth Keng Wee Ong offer their advice
Eight tips for hosting an enterprise hackathon
Want your students to learn outside the lecture block and tackle problems in innovative ways ? Kat Mack and Shelini Surendran offer advice on hosting an enterprise …
Use artificial intelligence to get your students thinking critically
When crafting online courses , teaching critical thinking skills is crucial . Urbi Ghosh shows how generative AI can shape how educators can approach this
Let ’ s break down the barriers blocking neurodivergent people from higher education
How can we help neurodivergent students participate and thrive ? Sourav Mukhopadhyay offers advice on making your classroom an inclusive environment for …
How can we make the university experience more inclusive for neurodivergent students ?
With an estimated one - fifth of the global population thought to be neurodivergent , more students than ever will need help to thrive at university . Gail Steptoe - Warren discusses …
We need to empathise with the students of today to shape the minds of tomorrow
Are today ’ s students too disrespectful and aggressive to be taught ? Azlan B . Ahmad offers his advice on dealing with Gen Z
The what , why and how of data visualisation for higher education
Wondering how to get started with data visualisation ? Andrew Moles lays out the basics and offers his advice
Weaving gold from EDI straw : an intersectional approach
In this resource , the University of Manchester ’ s three academic leads for EDI explain how they work together and learn from each other
The first step towards supporting students with finances is to encourage them to speak up
Institutions can help students confront and overcome obstacles to their academic success by breaking down societal taboos , providing counselling services and …
Use design thinking principles to create a human - centred digital strategy
Creating a user - focused digital strategy requires the use of various channels , the adoption of design thinking principles and the involvement of students and staff from the …
How to attract students who think they cannot afford higher education
As people all over the world grapple with rising costs , what can universities do to ease the financial burden of higher education from the very start of the process ? Brooke …
Make ‘ switch your phone on ’ a requirement of your lessons
Students are more likely to carry smartphones than pens when they walk into your class , so make use of their potential . Fernando Rosell - Aguilar outlines how to …
How to create effective listening environments for neurodiverse , international and deaf students
It ’ s important to consider the influence of your learning environment on listening effort , cognitive load and cognitive fatigue . Here are some tips
The double - edged sword of open access publishing
Inclusivity is seen as a benefit of open access publishing , but is this an illusion ? Here , William E . Donald asks questions about who pays and what counts , and offers …
Transition from expert to guide by embracing generative AI
In the process of learning how to use generative AI , Kyrin Liong rekindled her inner student
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
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