Protecting your work – and your values – in US higher education
With US higher education under attack from the federal government, what can scholars do to ensure their research is preserved and to stand up for academic…
A step-by-step guide to developing a high-impact online course
Want to design an online course that your students engage with, that supports diverse learning styles and is seamless to navigate for both educator and student? Here’…
Stop treating disability support as an afterthought
Find out what prevents university staff from disclosing invisible disabilities – and steps their institutions can take to change that
‘Explain your research as if you were speaking to a smart teenager’
For researchers to give their work a chance to have real-world impact, they need skills and tools to communicate effectively with politicians. Here, Kylie Ahern offers …
Ways to make your learning materials accessible and inclusive
Advice on laying the groundwork for inclusive teaching and using tools that help students with specific needs thrive
Make your university a home away from home
International students need a strong support system to settle them into their new environment. Find out how to provide one with these tips
Using small-scale ChatGPT integration to introduce online students to GenAI
Integration of ChatGPT into online learning does not have to be a huge project. A small-scale, flexible writing task can address your students’ needs. But if they are working…
What on-the-job training looks like in the classroom for MBA students
Examples of authentic assessment methods for MBA students that align academic goals with dynamic real-world demands and equip students with job-ready skills
Ubuntu philosophy: how embracing cultural heritage in the classroom can enhance teaching
Teaching that incorporates this African value system prioritises relationship building and authenticity. Here’s how to put it into practice
Seven tips to turn teaching practices into scholarship outputs
What are universities looking for when they ask for examples of scholarship outputs? Find out what could provide evidence of this work and how it can enhance your…
Navigating global uncertainty together: reframing our approach to control
In an ever-changing academic landscape, focusing on what we can – and can’t – control and influence helps us build resilience. Here, Imogen and Jay offer practical tips and…
Traditional ecological knowledge can inspire students to take climate action
Combining ancient wisdom with modern knowledge does not just broaden perspectives, it can also prompt climate action. Discover more benefits, and read advice on…
The path towards a tobacco-free campus
For the health of students and staff and the good of the planet, a tobacco-free campus is the only option for a modern university. Özen Aşut shares how the efforts of her …
Guard rails to mitigate ethical concerns for AI use
Artificial intelligence can vastly improve productivity and advance innovation, but integrating AI into academia brings significant ethical implications. These policies…
How to encourage peer review in online courses
A framework and practical strategies to train students to provide constructive peer feedback that improves learning outcomes
Use weekly class surveys to support learning
How regular student surveys help you understand their needs, adapt your teaching content and encourage active classroom discussions
Why inclusion in EAP needs a rethink
Teaching English for academic purposes should be inclusive by its very nature. Here’s how to centre student voices, challenge assumptions about academic language, and…
The importance of educational cultural awareness in the multicultural classroom
What happens when you mix contrasting worldviews and pedagogies in one university classroom? Find out how to balance students’ biases – and your own – to prepare them…
‘Creative students need environments where risk feels possible, not paralysing’
Creative students are often encouraged to be bold and brave, but it’s hard when doubt, perfectionism and fear of judgement cloud their minds. David Thompson…
Three ways to spot someone struggling – and six ways to support them
Institutional policies can only go so far when it comes to mental health. Find out how to spot a student or colleague in crisis – and what you can do to help
Only a human will do: when to eschew AI in teaching and research
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education. But at times, we need to prioritise human…
Arts and humanities scholars can engage with policy, too
Advice for arts and humanities academics who want to develop their impact profile while staying true to their roots
The power of short courses in transforming the workplace
What started out as a business research project into low productivity became a commercially successful short course. Perhaps it’s time to think outside the box and…
Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching
Students tend to be more comfortable with teachers using GenAI to support, rather than fully generate, learning materials. The key is to use it effectively and communicate…
‘Using GenAI is easier than asking my supervisor for support’
Doctoral researchers are turning to generative AI to assist in their research. How are they using it, and how can supervisors and candidates have frank discussions about…
How to spark student start-ups
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
Should we kill the essay?
Long-form writing seems to have become a battleground for the showdown between AI and academic integrity. With technology exposing the essay’s flaws, Luke Zaphir…
Reshaping assessment to outsmart AI
Adapting common assessment types can not only deter the overuse of AI – and avoid administration overload – but support student learning in a more authentic and …
Preparing for a research-active career during your PhD
How can you balance the demands of your PhD thesis with publishing other work to support your academic career goals? This article offers practical strategies for…
How to build competency-based assessment into a clinical supervision course
Changes in Singapore’s healthcare sector meant health professionals needed extra skills for the workplace. Here’s how a clinical supervision certificate …
Poster approaches to embedding real-world learning into coursework
A data visualisation task can support students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as give context to themes around sustainability. Here’s how to put it into…
Successful outreach requires an agile approach
Guidance on reviewing and refreshing an outreach offering to better support underrepresented groups into higher education
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
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…
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.…
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
