Teaching students how to spot scientific misinformation
Educators play a vital role in equipping students with the tools to critically evaluate headlines, interpret data responsibly and assess research methodologies.…
Five ways to start leading research culture change
If you’re concerned that research culture is valuing output over well-being, or prioritising prestige over passion, these tips could help you move towards more…
What will it take to find a real solution for the student mental health crisis?
Fixing the student mental health crisis will require systemic change, not just individual coping strategies. Here’s how to take action and foster a culture that puts …
How to talk to students about their writing
Verbal feedback can encourage students to think critically and independently about their language learning and improve future work. These tips explain how to …
If AI were a DJ…
This class exercise uses metaphor to help non-technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex, opaque…
Use AI and the metaverse to keep your students engaged online
AI and virtual reality technology enables diverse learning experiences for online students. Discover how by applying universal design for learning principles
Are module leaders missing out on professional development?
Let’s support module leaders with effective and engaging training opportunities. Here are five ways to do it
Key challenges for patient and public involvement leads
The research team member who leads on PPI must act in the interests of healthcare patients and the public as well as support the needs of the research project. Here is…
The power of international collaborations in the semiconductor field
Semiconductors are essential for modern electronic devices, AI hardware and economic efficiency and growth. How can we catalyse continued progress and innovation in …
Not all students want to fit in, but every student wants to matter
Making students feel they matter can dramatically improve lecture attendance. Here are ways to do it
Create an environment where good mental health can thrive
How can surroundings affect the mental health of students and staff? Follow these tips to make sure the university environment supports mental well-being
The power of a 30-minute meeting
One-to-one coaching sessions with students are an ideal forum to share individualised feedback, advice for academic and professional growth, and ways to build learner self…
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…
Creating a culture of belonging with inclusive pedagogy
Building cultural humility and meaningful relationships with students are two of several strategies to foster belonging in students from minoritised backgrounds
Thinking like a physicist can prepare students for life’s challenges
Technology and peer learning can be used to optimise classroom time and enhance problem-solving skills. Here, Teck Seng Koh uses a sample lesson to illustrate how to…
Two ways to teach undergraduate students research skills
How to ensure students are treated as partners in research collaborations and help them develop the skills they need for further study and beyond
How a 'Global Week' could advance internationalisation at your institution
How to embed internationalisation across your university's education? An interdisciplinary, cross-institution event could be the answer
How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models
Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate, relevant responses? Here …
How to create an environment your employees can thrive in
Creating a workplace culture your employees can develop and grow in requires intentional leadership. Here’s how to cultivate a nurturing environment and reap the…
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 …
The impact of business relationship managers in higher education
The role that bridges the gap between digital transformation and the wider university is often misunderstood. Here, Bhupinder Siran explains what a business relationship…
How to scale up well-being and support services
With demand for student support services skyrocketing since the pandemic, how can universities address this need? Discover five ways to scale up
Techniques for designing and managing international collaborations
An effective international initiative can benefit a whole host of stakeholders – universities, industry leaders, students, wider communities. But how do we get to …
Give everyone a chance to speak in class
Implementing turn-taking protocols and allowing students time to prepare are two strategies that ensure every student has an equal opportunity to participate in…
Beyond exam panic: rethinking the purpose of assessments
If students frame assessments in terms of stress, not learning, this raises the question: are universities evaluating students’ growth or simply their ability to …
What does empathy look like in the classroom?
How to demonstrate empathy for students – and self – to improve classroom interactions and ensure equity
How industry certification can energise learning
With the IT sector changing too rapidly for traditional university teaching to keep up, why not try industry-aligned certifications? Find out how they can help students meet…
Let’s make the university a safe space to discuss sensitive topics
Public debate is becoming ever more polarised, both on and offline. But higher education has an opportunity to lay out a blueprint for healthy dialogue, starting in…
What trauma-informed practice is not
Before trauma-informed care can be the norm across all areas of the university, academic and professional staff need to understand what it is. Here, three academics…
Nurturing supervisor-supervisee relationships
How to foster productive supervisor-supervisee relationships and address challenges when they arise
Copy, paste, learn: lessons from code programmers for the AI-enhanced classroom
Copying and pasting can be a powerful learning tool, whether it involves mindless copying or mindful reuse. Here’s how to use it without compromising academic…
How to use a ‘manual of me’
This team-building activity costs nothing and will help you and your staff understand each other better. Here’s a guide to using this simple tool
AI over-personalisation can hinder learning
In the rush towards ever-greater personalisation, we must not lose sight of what makes learning meaningful, writes Kathy Charles. Here, she shares her insights on…
What does ‘age appropriate’ AI literacy look like in higher education?
As AI literacy becomes an essential work skill, universities need to move beyond developing these competencies at ‘primary school’ level in their students…
Eight ways to use AI in active learning – and four challenges it brings
Use AI in active learning by deploying these eight strategies to integrate tools in your teaching. Plus, how to address four challenges when doing so
Is a ‘co-opetition’ model the way to safeguard higher education for future generations?
Shared support functions don’t mean the end of competition among institutions, writes Mark Thompson. Instead, collective thinking could focus effort on universities’…
Ensure AI serves institutions, not the other way around
We’d all prefer that AI tools helped us to do research and grade papers rather than take over campuses. Here’s how to develop AI tools for your institution responsibly
Bridging the gap between academia and local communities
Institutions that integrate public engagement into their core mission will contribute to stronger, more connected communities. Here are lessons from running an on-campus…
How we partner with landowners to sequester carbon emissions
Universities are turning to external partnerships in a bid to adopt more sustainable practices. Here are tips on how to identify and build relationships and overcome…
Seven steps to dual publication
The dual publication model for research involves creating two versions of a research paper: one for fellow academics, and one for practitioners. Juggle the two with these seven steps
How to make the most of AI in careers advice – and avoid the grifts
Careers services are perfectly placed to use artificial intelligence to help students transition into the workplace, both by developing expertise themselves and by training…
Tips for successful asynchronous teaching: supporting students, part two
As the most remote form of teaching, asynchronous courses require well-managed communication so students stay on-board and engaged – and understand all the…
How will AI reshape academic employment?
The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your career
Rethink authentic assessment for the generative AI era
How can we integrate AI into authentic assessment? Consider inspiring a collaborative spirit, aligning technology with pedagogy and modelling a new mindset for…
Let’s look at AI as a reasoning partner, not a shortcut
The latest reasoning AI models, such as DeepSeek, offer an opportunity for universities to strengthen critical thinking in the next generation of workers
Digital humanities 101
What makes ‘digital humanities’ different from ‘traditional humanities’, and how could it make your classroom more collaborative and creative?
When essay feedback does more harm than good
Tired of asking for more scope, depth and flow with no improvement in students’ writing? Maybe the problem is not the students but your feedback
A comprehensive model for interdisciplinary teaching
Interdisciplinarity is crucial for preparing students for a complicated world. Adopting a dual focus on both faculty development and student engagement could be the …
Tips for successful asynchronous teaching: creating engaging content, part one
Despite its flexibility and ability to reach across distance and time zones, asynchronous teaching is still seen as subpar when compared with in-person or even synchronous online…
Go live on social media to engage with prospective students
Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable…
