THE podcast: how to look after yourself in higher education
Personal insights from a range of higher education voices on how they preserve their own well-being
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…
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…
Is authentic assessment leaving some students behind?
Does a more authentic assessment for some students mean an inauthentic experience for others? Here’s how to address this by adopting a student-focused…
THE podcast: why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on…
Are you a jack of all GenAI?
Effective use of generative AI draws on a suite of skills that go beyond well-crafted prompts. Getting the best out of tech’s ubiquitous tool requires informed choices,…
Online should not mean offline for business lecturers
When online courses are delivered more or less to a prescribed script, this leaves little space for an educator’s personalised contribution and autonomy, writes Anita…
What’s the crucial element for interdisciplinary teamwork? Psychological safety
Foster a sense of radical openness in your interdisciplinary online learning environment by establishing psychological safety – here’s how
Universities need to move interdisciplinary professional associations to the next step
Inter- and transdisciplinary teaching is going beyond communities of practice – but it’s still too small to compete with discipline-based professional associations. …
DeepSeek and shallow moats: what does it mean for higher education?
DeepSeek’s arrival may have spooked the markets, but what does it mean for the research and development of LLMs? Higher education should avoid putting all its eggs in one…
‘Why do we still timetable classes as if students don’t have lives outside university?’
As the block model has evolved from educational outlier to established practice, the questions it raises about how higher education is delivered are increasingly…
Teaching with empathy: a practical guide for university educators
By making consistent efforts to understand and support students, university teachers create a learning environment where they feel capable and appreciated, writes Dianne…
Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics courses
Using anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning, fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics…
From island to screen: marketing the campus experience to future students
When competition to attract students comes from other institutions, not just in your region but around the world, universities need effective marketing tools and a …
Enhancing the thesis experience: insights from master’s students
Early preparation is essential for students’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the…
Imagine an age-inclusive university sector
Age inclusion should be part of universities’ mission, as well as their day-to-day operations. To not support staff and students at all stages of their academic life is an opportunity missed
As students become more ‘distant’, can feedback still hit the mark?
Whether they are behind a computer screen or behind bars, all students need support with making effective use of feedback – whether or not the process is a two-way street
Why academics are losing sleep
Struggling to balance academic life with healthy sleep habits? Whether it’s a well-placed nap or giving grant writing a rest, this science-backed guide will help…
Reduce admin burden with AI
How teachers can use AI to respond to student enquiries, provide feedback and create engaging learning content
‘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 creativity
THE podcast: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Two Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in…
Create an online learning environment international students feel comfortable in
For international students, navigating online learning is just another challenge among the many they’re already facing. Rajeev Kamineni offers advice based on his own…
Intercultural communication between PhD supervisors and candidates
Culture goes beyond language and national origins, so doctoral supervisors need curiosity and an open mindset in their interactions to maximise performance and…
‘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…
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better future
How can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisation
Dreaming of tuī returning to campus
Collaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a…
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the inside
Women 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…
Start the journey of anti-colonial work with these first steps
Many non-Indigenous staff are worried about doing anti-colonial work for fear of getting it wrong. Sue Sharpe shares four tips for getting started
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…
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 whole
A space where ideas can take shape in the creative arts
Out 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 …
The Goldilocks effect: finding ‘just right’ in the AI era
When 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…
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…
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
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…
Taking trust to the next level in healthcare assessment
When educating health professionals, the role of trust is paramount. Here’s how we can link entrustment with student consensus grading and programmatic…
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 environment
Building equitable learning pathways in higher education
Higher education pathways that enable equitable opportunities for students to gain the required academic knowledge and skills for successful study are …
Beyond borders: how to make online global collaborative learning work
As higher education strives to ‘reset’ in the age of AI to become more flexible, interdisciplinary, open, focused on real-world learning and with authentic…
Where there’s WIL, there’s risk
As demand for universities to support work-integrated learning rises, so does exposure to potential pitfalls such as personal injury and reputational harm. What can…
A four-step process to embedding AI literacy in business courses
Business students will need to know how to work with AI tools in their future careers. Prepare them with this four-step process
Build healthy resident student communities with restorative practice
The integration of restorative practices within student residential communities can have a transformational impact
Three ways to embed career development learning more deeply in your curriculum
Embedding career development learning into curricular learning can be invaluable for students. Here’s how to integrate it more meaningfully
International collaboration is a legal education opportunity
Cross-cultural understanding can enrich the ways in which educators in law integrate comparative legal analysis into their teaching, writes Petra Butler
A new learning outcomes model to nurture future-proof skills
A new framework allows us to use a transdisciplinary lens when crafting learning outcomes to help students develop future-proof skills
Use peer feedback to build engagement and belonging online
Giving 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…
Academics can (and should) be idiots
The 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…
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 instruction
Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AI
In-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…
Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for it
The 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…
