‘Creativity is a practice, not an astonishing stroke of good luck’Screenwriter and playwright Stephen Sewell shares practical insights into fostering students’ mental flexibility and resilience from research into unlocking creativityStephen SewellAustralian National University
THE podcast: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher educationTwo Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in postcolonial environmentsAngie Bruce, Te Kawehau HoskinsUniversity of Manitoba, University of Auckland
Create an online learning environment international students feel comfortable inFor international students, navigating online learning is just another challenge among the many they’re already facing. Rajeev Kamineni offers advice based on his own learning journeyRajeev Kamineni The University of Adelaide
Intercultural communication between PhD supervisors and candidatesCulture goes beyond language and national origins, so doctoral supervisors need curiosity and an open mindset in their interactions to maximise performance and timely completionThuy DinhWestern Sydney University
‘What artists do is say the quiet bits out loud’As teachers, we know our students will face the harsh demands of creativity and problem-solving in their daily professional lives – and we need to help them tap into deeper places that lead to novel solutions to intractable problemsStephen SewellAustralian National University
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better futureHow can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisationSteve LarkinThe University of Adelaide
Dreaming of tuī returning to campusCollaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campusSeamus MoranTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the insideWomen in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under-represented in senior positions. To fix this, universities will need to embrace systemic change Rachael JeffersonCharles Sturt University
Start the journey of anti-colonial work with these first stepsMany non-Indigenous staff are worried about doing anti-colonial work for fear of getting it wrong. Sue Sharpe shares four tips for getting startedSue SharpeAustralian National University
THE podcast: two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a universityHear Anton Muscatelli of the University of Glasgow and Alex Zelinsky of the University of Newcastle, Australia, discuss the complexities of successfully running a universityAnton Muscatelli, Alex ZelinskyUniversity of Glasgow, The University of Newcastle, Australia
Ways to enhance your institution’s change agility How to involve and empower staff to make changes that can have a big impact on their roles and the institution as a wholeKristy-Jai ChantreyThe University of Newcastle, Australia
A space where ideas can take shape in the creative artsOut of writer’s block and research into the artistic process have grown a tool and a community to foster new work. Novelist Sue Woolfe describes how an international creativity bar worksSue WoolfeUniversity of Sydney
The Goldilocks effect: finding ‘just right’ in the AI eraWhen artificial intelligence is embedded into almost every tool students use, how can university educators find the line between misconduct and ethical use? A new approach to assessment is required, writes Kathryn MacCallumKathryn MacCallumTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
What are students paying for when they learn online?Understanding the time investment, industry input and subject matter expertise that go into creating quality online content should give learners a sense of confidence, write Mick Grimley and Lisa BurdesMick Grimley, Lisa BurdesTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
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 studiesRachel Fenton, Catherine MoranUniversity of Exeter, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Around or against the clock: time management tips for higher education teachers Careful lesson planning, understanding your universities’ support services and accepting mistakes will all save you time as a university educator. Here, John Weldon offers five time-management tipsJohn WeldonVictoria University
Taking trust to the next level in healthcare assessmentWhen educating health professionals, the role of trust is paramount. Here’s how we can link entrustment with student consensus grading and programmatic assessmentJames Thompson, Amanda Maddern The University of Adelaide
Enhance inclusivity by switching to a more equitable work allocation model A new approach to academic work allocation at the University of Newcastle promotes an inclusive working environmentNicole BagnallThe University of Newcastle, Australia
Building equitable learning pathways in higher educationHigher education pathways that enable equitable opportunities for students to gain the required academic knowledge and skills for successful study are essential for widening participationAnna Bennett The University of Newcastle, Australia
Beyond borders: how to make online global collaborative learning workAs higher education strives to ‘reset’ in the age of AI to become more flexible, interdisciplinary, open, focused on real-world learning and with authentic assessment, curriculum-embedded OGCL is a key path to future-ready graduates Julie LindsayUniversity of Southern Queensland
Where there’s WIL, there’s riskAs demand for universities to support work-integrated learning rises, so does exposure to potential pitfalls such as personal injury and reputational harm. What can higher education institutions do to mitigate the risks?Clare MurrayTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
A four-step process to embedding AI literacy in business coursesBusiness students will need to know how to work with AI tools in their future careers. Prepare them with this four-step processJohn MurphyThe University of Adelaide
Build healthy resident student communities with restorative practiceThe integration of restorative practices within student residential communities can have a transformational impactGemma EdgarThe University of Newcastle, Australia
Three ways to embed career development learning more deeply in your curriculumEmbedding career development learning into curricular learning can be invaluable for students. Here’s how to integrate it more meaningfullyAnna Branford , Julian LeeRMIT University
International collaboration is a legal education opportunityCross-cultural understanding can enrich the ways in which educators in law integrate comparative legal analysis into their teaching, writes Petra Butler Petra ButlerTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
A new learning outcomes model to nurture future-proof skillsA new framework allows us to use a transdisciplinary lens when crafting learning outcomes to help students develop future-proof skillsKay Harrison University of Auckland
Use peer feedback to build engagement and belonging onlineGiving feedback is a time-consuming and often frustrating part of teaching. What if educators handed the task to students? Here are the takeaways from an online business courseDavid Waller, Kaye Chan, Melissa Clarke University of Technology Sydney
Academics can (and should) be idiotsThe comedy stage can be a place for academics to be silly and let it all hang out. Chris Pahlow explores why humour is effective for scholars and the people they’re trying to communicate with about their researchChris PahlowAmplifying Research
THE podcast: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instructionLeon Tikly, Jason M. LodgeUniversity of Bristol, The University of Queensland
Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AIIn-person, reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real-world ways that AI can’t easily replicate. Here are eight ways to tailor AI-resistant assessmentTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for itThe call to leadership can come before you feel ready for a more senior role, as happened to David Waller. Here he shares what he has learned from five years as a department headDavid WallerUniversity of Technology Sydney
Four ways to tap into students’ family experiences for better learningUsing students’ family experiences as a jumping-off point for learning can help engage them and prepare them for the workforce. Here’s how to do itAnkit AgarwalThe University of Adelaide
Empower migrant and refugee women for career successCreating educational opportunities tailored to the needs of refugee women equips them with the skills and confidence to pursue employment opportunitiesTemitope EgbelakinThe University of Newcastle, Australia
‘What colour is your English?’ Linguistic racism’s impact on faculty of colourLinguistic racism doesn’t just affect international students – it can hurt the mental health of staff too. Here’s how we can combat itSender Dovchin, Vander TavaresCurtin University, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
Effective ways to keep online language students motivatedA learning designer discusses tried and tested strategies to keep students engaged in online language coursesNigel GearingUniversity of Auckland
Apply the principles of critical pedagogy to GenAIArtificial intelligence can shape our educational practices – but when we allow this to happen unthinkingly, what do we risk losing? Here’s how to stay uncomfortable and ask the critical questionsRichard McInnes, Simon Nagy, Laura AireyThe University of Adelaide
Connecting adult learning principles, assessment and academic integrity Adult learning principles and authentic assessment can offer ways for educators to not only prevent academic misconduct but also give students a chance to demonstrate skills that employers want to see in graduatesCarl Sherwood, John RaitiThe University of Queensland
A framework to develop communities of practiceSupporting communities of practice across an organisation can provide extraordinary benefits. Drawn from the author’s experience, these tips aim to build connection and engagement through a formalised framework and senior leader sponsorshipKaren MatherTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
How a strong network can enhance the PhD journeyConnections and collaborations can help PhD students (and their supervisors) cut through the isolation of research. Here’s how to leverage those links into employabilityMeghan Casey , Andrew Barton , Madhu Chetty , Rose Ferguson Federation University Australia , Australian Catholic University
Tips for moving from learning designer to educational leaderLearning designers have all the skills to make great leaders. Here’s how to transition into the rolePaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekThe University of Adelaide
Careers services must step up to support students with disabilitiesFrom shaping a culture of support to working with industry, careers services have an important role in improving employability for students with disabilitiesPeter Hylslop, Barbara Mackie The University of Newcastle, Australia
What simulations bring to teaching soft skillsRole play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem-solvingDaniel Brown, Krystal Schaffer, Kim Stewart University of Southern Queensland
For learning design projects, build the time to reflect on the past into your futureReflective practice is essential for continuous improvement in learning design. Paul John Gregory Moss, Richard McInnes and Simon Marek explain how to incorporate structured reflection into project scopesPaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekThe University of Adelaide
We can face the challenge of corporatisation by embracing subversive leadershipEducational developers must balance the corporatisation of higher education with providing transformative education. To do this, subversive leadership is the key, argues Richard McInnesRichard McInnesThe University of Adelaide
School visits are a triple-win for academics, schools and societyFor researchers, taking science into the community is an opportunity to hone communication skills, increase impact and enthuse children to pursue their own university studies, writes Ben Kennedy. Plus, it’s funBen KennedyTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Australian universities need to do more than pay lip service to multilingualismHow can we train Australian schoolteachers in cultural and linguistic diversity if our universities are English-only zones? Embed translanguaging practices in our courses, writes Sue OllerheadSue OllerheadMacquarie University
Why visible senior leadership in sustainability mattersSuccessful or sustainable? Is this the biggest challenge that universities face when striving to reduce their carbon footprint? Jan Evans-Freeman explains where leadership fits into the equation Jan Evans-Freeman Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Where’s Hector? How a scavenger hunt helps first-year students explore the university campusA collaborative discovery activity has benefits that go beyond simply helping new students get to know the university grounds. It fosters belonging and fun – and even promotes physical well-being, writes Hector Viveros TapiaHector Viveros TapiaMacquarie University
Seven structural changes to help bring Indigenous perspectives into curriculaImpermanence of resources, priorities and personnel makes curriculum reform a challenge. Here, Kirstie Smith and Simon Young offer strategies based on their experience in a regional law schoolKirstie Smith , Simon Young University of Southern Queensland
What you can do today for a meaningful Pride MonthFear of being tokenistic, or feeling they don’t know enough to start, can stop many people from engaging with queer inclusion. Here, Brooke Szücs offers first steps towards allyship Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland