‘Students need to take responsibility for class participation’Questions to encourage undergraduates to contribute to class content or in discussion help them develop skills for academia and the workplace. Mariano Carrera shares his experience from teaching in ThailandMariano CarreraKing Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Engaging students through poster presentations: a case studyRead about how a poster presentation task can promote students’ engagement with course content and each otherQingyang SunXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Eight steps to launch a student-led peer-review journalTo help PhD students gain the skills required for publication and improve research literacy, consider an in-house academic journalAndrew Drybrough, Philip MontgomeryNazarbayev University
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 Bhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
GenAI can help literature students think more criticallyIs ChatGPT destroying critical thinking, or is it allowing us to reconsider how we teach it? This resource explores some ways to empower literature students to use it to deepen their understandingShuri Mariasih Gietty TambunanUniversity of Indonesia
A four-step process to transform everyone into a fact-checkerThe 4-Check strategy can help combat misinformation in the digital age. Here’s how to use itStephanie Jean TsangHong Kong Baptist University
A practical guide to writing a literature reviewFrom organising key search terms to checking citations, this video offers simple, practical tips to crafting a literature review that will lay a sound foundation for your academic paperBareq Ali AbdulhadiAl-Mustaqbal University
Escape the class! Tips for creating virtual educational escape roomsWith games, tasks and a story, a virtual escape room can make ‘dry’ subjects more engaging for students working outside their majors, writes Cecilia Teng. Here, she gives educators steps for creating their ownCecilia TengNational University of Singapore
Creativity and innovation are the keys to reshaping learning To keep education relevant and students engaged, classrooms have to move with the times. Here are several ways to keep pace with technological changeLim Jun Wei , Ho Yeek Chia, Boredi Silas ChidiUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) , Cape Peninsula University of Technology
How can universities encourage active ageing? As life expectancies rise, universities must prepare to welcome more older students. Here are some ways to ensure institutions are inclusive spaces for these learnersHusnul FitriUniversity of Indonesia
How to demonstrate the value of online education to paying studentsScalability and flexibility are just two benefits that online learning offers students in the MENA region. Here’s how to let potential students know why they should enrolMohamed Abuelseoud AbdelzaherAl-Mustaqbal University
We use ChatGPT to give feedback on students’ abstractsTeaching students whose first language is not English to write concise abstracts helps them develop their academic writing skills, but providing feedback on them can often be laborious. Here is how you can use ChatGPT to speed up the processYu Liu , Shuhao (Jeremy) Zhang Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Create engaging educational video content using these cognitive theoriesThe power of video content to engage an audience is widely known, but creating effective videos requires a considered approach. Here are 15 principles to bear in mindFA Triatmoko HSUniversity of Indonesia
Low-cost ways to support women academicsOffering mentorship opportunities, supporting peer groups and addressing bias are some of the ways institutions can support women academicsAsri Saraswati University of Indonesia
Practical strategies for greener transportation on your university campusFocusing on electric vehicle use and optimising lead-acid batteries, Kumar Tripathi shares practical tips for improving campus sustainability through greener transport, based on a pilot studyAbhishek Kumar Tripathi Aditya University
We’re living in a world of artificial intelligence – it’s academic publishing that needs to changeScholars are using generative AI to assist them with writing articles, but should they be punished for it? The academic publishing community may need to change its mindset, writes Benjamin Luke MoorhouseBenjamin Luke MoorhouseHong Kong Baptist University
For truly practical learning, embrace an interdisciplinary approachBringing different fields of study together into one practical assignment, focused on a real-world problem, proved to be a game-changer in a sector shifting towards interdisciplinarity. Here's how it workedZulkifli Merican Aljunid Merican , Lim Jun Wei Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
These AI tools can help prepare future programmers for the workplaceHow educators can teach programming students to use AI tools to enhance productivityRohini RaoManipal Academy of Higher Education
Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing changeIn preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growthKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Let me introduce you to the art of saying helloA creative introduction sparks engagement, builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Here are ways to make a good first impressionVik Perez Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Lessons from evolutionary biology to prepare students in an uncertain worldUniversities are charged with developing the next generation for a future we can’t predict. Here are three lessons from evolutionary biology to make sense of a changing world – and three skills the workforce of tomorrow will need Lakshmi GoelAl Akhawayn University
Retaining qualified IT staff is the key to cyber resiliencePractical guidance on training and empowering staff to maintain robust cyber-defences that protect students, the workforce and the institution as a wholePetrus Mursanto University of Indonesia
Quality is the best policy in research How to establish and promote adherence to protocols, ensure accurate and secure data handling and nurture a culture of transparency to improve the quality of research outputSrinivas Mutalik Manipal Academy of Higher Education
How to cultivate a green campus: the journey to carbon neutralityAchieving carbon neutrality is not an easy task but it is a necessary one. Here are four strategies to achieve itKay Choy, Jimmy Lam, Kenny ChanHong Kong Baptist University
Teach research methodology using these low-prep exercisesUse these engaging exercises to gently introduce your undergraduate students to research methodsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Embedding the SDGs into curricula via an interdisciplinary approachIncorporating the SDGs into teaching involves facilitating project collaboration among students from different disciplines. Here are examples of how this can work in practiceSambit Dash, Guruprasad Rao, Preetham KumarManipal Academy of Higher Education
Building a sustainable future on campusWork towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals starts from the ground up. Here’s how to cultivate a greener campusGerry WeeSingapore Institute of Technology
Setting boundaries for teachers’ well-beingPractising self-care and saying no can help university educators manage the increasing demands of teaching and find a sustainable work-life balance Cheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
How to include student voices in green campus initiativesAs centres of knowledge and innovation, higher education institutions have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to lead by example in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. Here are ways to do itSowparnika Pavan Kumar AttavarManipal Academy of Higher Education
For Generation Z, online courses are the future of educationWhat do online courses need to offer to engage Generation Z? Find out what young people want and how to make their education serve them betterSamar Abdelazim AhmedDubai Medical College for Girls
The two key steps to promoting responsible use of LLMsLarge language models offer opportunities for higher education, but also present challenges. Here is how to balance bothXiangen HuThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Using GenAI tools to refine EAP assessmentThere are several tools available to help English for academic purposes assess students’ writing skills. Here is some guidance on how to use a selection of themRui Xu (Tiffany) , Mengqi Hu Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Using emotions to boost learningA professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students’ learning, using an approach called ‘mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education’ Vik Perez Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Seven tips for successful collaborations with other institutionsCollaborating with other institutions is a complex process, but in the current education environment, it can be transformative. Here’s how to make it work for all parties involvedSami MohamedDubai Medical College for Girls
A five-step framework to integrate sustainability into higher educationTo integrate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into curricula, students need to be truly engaged. The five-step SCORE framework could be the answerMariam Shadan, Yusra IdreesDubai Medical College for Girls
Let students know they don’t knowOverconfidence often prevents students from being able to identify areas of weakness. As teachers, we must help them realise what they areTony SoXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Eight innovative ways to teach coding onlineAdvice on how to create dynamic, engaging and supportive online learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of today’s coding students Manojkumar NagasampigeManipal Academy of Higher Education
Using philosophy to enhance online students’ critical thinking skillsOnline courses often lack the kind of spontaneity that builds critical thinking skills. So how can we make up for this?Garth ElzermanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
19 ways to promote your online courseIn a crowded marketplace, marketing online courses can be challenging. Here are 19 proven strategies to get the word outShefa Mostafa GawishDubai Medical College for Girls
Donors want to see real-world impact. What does that mean for higher education in the sciences?Amid academia’s challenges related to talent retention and fundraising, universities can use translational research programmes to enhance scientific edge and real-world impact, and strengthen donor relations Shai Shen-OrrTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology
How Indian universities can address the country’s talent crisisHigher education’s role in preparing students for real-world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships, establishing pathways into apprenticeships and fostering creativityRaul Villamarin Rodriguez, Hemachandran KWoxsen University
Closing the digital divide in higher educationA one-size-fits-all approach to digital literacy training simply won’t cut it; institutions need to tailor programmes to the varying needs of their staffPavana Kiranmai ChepuriWoxsen University
Building a parent-friendly campus: practical considerationsIncluding parents in the academic experience can help build a stronger campus community and set students on a path towards successPoornima Panduranga Kundapur Manipal Academy of Higher Education
A guide to cultivating a start-up culture in academiaTo foster a start-up culture in higher education, we need to encourage risk-taking, reward innovation and get ahead of the trends. Here’s how to get startedSadaf MajeedDubai Medical College for Girls
How to help a student in mental health distressStudents are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles, and exam time can be especially stressful. Here’s how to help in an emergency and how to offer long-term supportNorlin Nosbi, Nurul Azhani Yunus, Mazian Mohammad, Abdul Rahim OthmanUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
AI-aware pedagogy for business coursesAI-aware pedagogy integrates an understanding of specific AI technology relevant to specific coursesRohini RaoManipal Academy of Higher Education
Educate to empower your students and prevent harassmentTo make campus safer, why not teach first-year students the principles of harassment prevention? Here’s howDinara Pisareva, Nikita DurnevNazarbayev University
Three ways to support the post-pandemic mental health of Generation ZPost-pandemic, students are still struggling with their mental health. Here are three ways to helpSumbal Riaz, Aena KhanDubai Medical College for Girls
Ways to empower EAP students to give high-quality feedbackHelping English for academic purposes students provide better quality feedback to their peers can give them more autonomy and free up teachers’ timeJingfei ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
A blueprint for programmatic assessment in healthcare coursesA shift from traditional to outcome- or competency-based programmatic assessment began before the pandemic and has gained momentum since. Here are some ways to work towards itSreejith GManipal Academy of Higher Education