Working with local authorities to support asylum seekers into HE
How institutions can partner with local authorities to provide English language support to asylum seekers and refugees who wish to pursue higher education
Equitable international research collaboration is possible – find out how
Lessons on building a successful international research collaboration founded on trust and respect between partners
Measuring the environmental impact of student relocation
A simple but robust tool and methodology can help universities calculate the carbon emissions from student travel when they relocate for study
Bringing the human touch into the virtual classroom
Personalising learning experiences and building trust are just two of several strategies outlined in this resource aimed at helping teachers build supportive…
An on-campus primary school helped to enrich the community and embed social responsibility
Establishing a university primary school made a difference in the local area and sparked a sense of social responsibility in students. Andrew Lenehan explains …
Psychological safety can be a positive, powerful influence on learning environments
In order for students to feel confident speaking up in class and flexing their creative muscles, educators must create a sense of psychological safety. Here …
Fostering a start-up culture among academic staff
An environment of entrepreneurship that supports academic staff will, in turn, have a positive impact on start-up-minded students. Here, Gavin Clark outlines …
A guide to making automation work in higher education
Implementing automation in universities can relieve staff from repetitive tasks, streamline operations and enhance the student experience. Find out how to …
How to embed sustainability into different curricula
A framework to support sustainability education that works within different courses, with discipline-specific examples
Partnership work as a catalyst for upskilling in key employment sectors
An example of how a business school can partner with public sector and industry bodies to develop products and services that help upskill and support practice-based education
The art of change: using creative research methods to solve the plastics crisis
Incorporating theatre, music and the visual arts as research tools complements analytical and qualitative approaches to environmental challenges – and goes beyond public…
Making educational content open access can save lives
RCSI and its partners are making training resources for surgical professions available on an open access platform to address the huge number of preventable deaths each …
AI as a catalyst for assessment innovation
University educators have an opportunity to rethink their approach to assessment, so that artificial intelligence tools support student learning without compromising…
Address the lack of research in Para sport by embedding students in doctoral programmes
The Embedded Scientist Approach places doctoral students in Para sport-focused research programmes. Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey explores the lessons she learned from…
Lessons for co-producing research with affected communities
Advice on meaningfully engaging with diverse communities to co-produce research, drawn from a project looking at treatment for neglected tropical …
How to succeed as an early career researcher? Be motivated and inspire others
Pursuing a research career, especially in a competitive field such as neuroscience, requires commitment, early action, long-term goals and, above all, ongoing passion …
THE podcast: two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a university
Hear Anton Muscatelli of the University of Glasgow and Alex Zelinsky of the University of Newcastle, Australia, discuss the complexities of successfully running a…
Four tips for setting up a fast-track accountancy degree programme
The Flying Start programme helps students from lower socio-economic backgrounds get started on their accounting careers. Here’s four things to remember when setting up…
Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leader
Ambidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, …
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
A model of authentic knowledge exchange to advance social inclusion
An example of how knowledge exchange can help remedy social injustice and bring forward previously overlooked perspectives, based on a project at Hull’s Wilberforce…
Black students are succeeding in spite of academia, rather than because of it – we need a…
The narrative that widening participation is enough is creating isolation and disillusionment among Black PhD students. How can universities move beyond it …
The Verbatim Formula: using creative arts for collaborative research
Find out how performance practices can support participatory research centred around emotionally charged lived experiences
Embracing linguistic diversity and equity in global academic publishing
English operates as a gatekeeper in academia, determining who can access and contribute to the most prestigious platforms of knowledge production. We…
Essential GenAI skills for marketing students
How students can use AI to generate promotional copy, conduct market research and identify biases, among other applications
Support for universities during a time of war: working with Ukrainian partners
Lessons on supporting universities in conflict zones, drawn from working with Ukrainian institutions after the Russian invasion
When engaging young people in participatory research, trust is key
How can we collaborate with young people to co-produce research? Keep these three things in mind
How to collaborate successfully with big business
Lessons for university teams on working with corporate business to deliver mutually beneficial projects
Online tests as a method of engagement in higher education
Continuous e-assessment helps students engage with course materials and reduce procrastination, and offers educators benefits such as automated marking
Promoting online courses: five effective marketing strategies
Several ways to promote Moocs and other online courses, including a focus on email marketing and paid advertising
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
Embrace the potential of dyslexic thinkers for the future of research
Academia has made progress in recognising neurodiversity, but dyslexic academics still face significant barriers. Here’s how universities can embrace cultural …
Should academics embrace ambidextrous leadership to future-proof their career?
Ambidexterity requires investing time in training that can provide the skills needed to operate in a dynamic environment but also in the future
How to achieve interdisciplinary research? Focus on the people
Restructuring research domains around four communities allowed academics to find their natural home, writes Andrew Linn. Here’s how to do it
THE podcast: how can universities ensure students are safe and supported?
A discussion of universities’ duty of care towards students, from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studies
School Tasking: forget explosions, it’s all about the skills
Successful university outreach doesn’t always have to involve awe-inspiring explosions and colour-changing chemical reactions, but it should seek to hone key skills through…
Let’s equip the next generation of business leaders with an ethical compass
In an AI-focused world, how can MBA programmes shape the students of today into the compassionate leaders of tomorrow?
Three ways to create lasting change towards sustainability in your university
Progress towards sustainability falters when institutions don’t understand how change works. Here, Nicola Rieg explains how to apply concepts from …
Make the most of online education for your students
Students appreciate the value of online education. How can educators maximise this value as much as possible?
Welcome! Now what?
A course induction can be more than an information-giving session in the student welcome timetable. It can introduce students to the practice of reflection on …
Philosophy graduates are extremely employable – but they need degree programmes that show…
Many students interested in studying philosophy at university will be concerned about its job prospects, so they require courses that demonstrate how to …
What do students want from higher education?
Student satisfaction runs much deeper than excellent academic credentials. Find out how to attract new intake by focusing on what they really want from the university…
Open dialogue about AI in HE is the way forward
The assumption that instructors hold negative views on the use of any generative AI means that important conversations aren’t being had
How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social media
As political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists, strategies such as sharing research, separating personal and professional identities,…
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part three
In the final piece in her series, Andy Todd explores ways personal tutors can help their tutees transition into university smoothly
Get inboarding right in five easy steps
Internal hires don’t need traditional onboarding, so how do you ensure they find their feet quickly and thrive in their new position in your university? That’s where…
Transform digital pedagogy with social media
In order to ready the classroom for the digital age, integrate social media platforms into your teaching. Here’s how to do it
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part two
The second in a three-part series provides detailed, practical guidance on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
Critical approaches to incorporating the SDGs into curricula
Mapping curricula against the SDGs has become a key objective for education institutions aiming to showcase their commitment to sustainability. But we must…
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part one
The first in a three-part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
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