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…
How to be empathetic when teaching first-year students
Creating a supportive and understanding learning environment can build trust, lessen anxiety and improve learning outcomes for students entering university.…
Six reasons why open institutional publishing matters
A new wave of institutional publishers is changing the way we think about academic publishing. Here’s why they’re worth watching
How to make extra money in academia
How to find and make the most of dissertation supervision, extra marking and public speaking opportunities to supplement your income
How a career framework for knowledge exchange can foster a culture of professional growth
A career framework can provide pathways for personal and professional development. Here, Jane Shepard explains how one arts-based institution identified the skills required …
Become a better mentor by asking yourself these questions
Our mentees face a far more complex educational, social and geopolitical landscape than we did, and we must practise humility in the face of that reality, writes Maria…
Diversity isn’t a one-off task, it’s a learning journey
With diversity practices under threat, where can universities go from here? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O. Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learning
‘We shouldn’t sleepwalk into a “tech knows best” approach to university teaching’
As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students, these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in…
Six ways to integrate AI for business school accreditation
Streamline the process of accreditation, create multi-modal communications and effectively manage data by harnessing the power of generative AI
Using AI to foster self-directed learning
You can promote self-directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system. Here’s how
The perils of unheard policy
Effective communication is a core component of successful policymaking. Whether you’re a policy professional or working in communications, how you convey your …
Equip students with interdisciplinary skills for the future with the Inner Development Goals
To navigate today’s complex challenges, students need more than just knowledge – they need transformative skills. Here’s how to embed the Inner Development …
What makes a university extension programme stand out?
A holistic approach to extension courses that includes easy access to information, personalised support, workforce development assistance and…
Connect with your students inside and outside the classroom
Empathy is essential for creating a supportive learning environment. Here’s how to cultivate compassion in your teaching and address common challenges faced by students
The power of positivity: how a simple question went viral
The viral success of a social media post offers insights on how universities can use simple, authentic and emotionally resonant content to drive engagement and…
What matters to students’ sense of belonging?
Using an intersectional and decolonial lens and fostering the formation of a discipline-specific identity are some of the ways to make belonging the cornerstone, rather than…
Assessment or measurement?
Authentic assessments and measurements serve distinct purposes in understanding student success in higher education. Here’s why equating the two can…
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 …
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