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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. How can we make HE more accessible for those with criminal convictions ?
Students with criminal convictions are often left out of higher education widening participation efforts . This resource challenges the narrative and offers …
Walls into walkways
Access to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university . Here ’ s how DCU Library has made them …
Influence social change with your research by building relationships
Researchers from Edinburgh Napier University needed to form relationships with a range of people when evaluating Police Scotland ’ s use of the drug naloxone . …
Building a university library service where everyone feels welcome
Practical actions and meaningful community engagement can support libraries ’ work to be more equitable , inclusive and sustainable . Here are ways …
Media training can combat low BME representation in academia
Advice from Imperial College London ’ s new media training academy to help BME researchers build their profiles and increase the reach of their research
How we used data to reveal the extent of sexual misconduct within the UK surgical workforce
The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery ’ s Breaking the Silence report hit the front pages after exposing the extent of sexual harassment among surgical …
Co - creation as a model for estate redevelopment
Campus redevelopment can offer an opportunity to reframe the ‘ ivory tower ’ image of a historic campus , without losing its sense of history , place and academic …
How small university marketing communications teams can make a big impact
Aligning comms with brand identity and recruiting alumni are among several ways lean marketing communications teams can boost their institution ’ s profile
A new university campus as a springboard for regeneration
The development of a new Ulster University campus has been a powerful driver for regeneration and community engagement in North Belfast . Vice - chancellor Paul …
Using sports storytelling to raise an institution ’ s profile
How the University of Stirling leverages student athletes ’ stories to create impactful content and drive engagement
Sharing shipwreck stories to rewrite maritime history
The story of the Gloucester shipwreck was too important to stay submerged . Here ’ s how academics , museum curators and the discoverers of the Gloucester wreck …
‘ You can change the world with a haircut ’ : engaging communities at risk
With Black and minority ethnic communities disproportionately affected by high blood pressure , academics found innovative ways to reach them . Here ’ s …
How unlocking data maximises student support and success
See how using sophisticated dashboards and targeted interventions can enable institutions to deliver personalised , preventative , proactive and predictive …
Knowledge exchange as a driver of better health outcomes
A model for how universities can collaborate with public or private sector organisations and community groups to co - develop solutions to local problems
Construction with the local community : how to manage estates projects in a built - up area
Dedicating resources to community engagement from the start is a key investment for the success of estates projects and future relationships
Make money management matter : five rules for cost - of - living communications
A finalist for THE ’ s Outstanding Marketing / Communications Team of the Year award shares strategies for leveraging data and insights to help students better manage their finances
Encouragement and talent development for future scientists
Secondary students need access to practical laboratory experience and career guidance . Mamta Sharma explores ways to introduce budding researchers to the …
Working with local authorities to support asylum seekers into HE
How institutions can partner with local authorities to provide English language support to asylum seekers and refugees who wish to pursue higher education
Bringing the human touch into the virtual classroom
Personalising learning experiences and building trust are just two of several strategies outlined in this resource aimed at helping teachers build supportive …
An on - campus primary school helped to enrich the community and embed social responsibility
Establishing a university primary school made a difference in the local area and sparked a sense of social responsibility in students . Andrew Lenehan explains …
How to cultivate a green campus : the journey to carbon neutrality
Achieving carbon neutrality is not an easy task but it is a necessary one . Here are four strategies to achieve it
Fostering a start - up culture among academic staff
An environment of entrepreneurship that supports academic staff will , in turn , have a positive impact on start - up - minded students . Here , Gavin Clark outlines …
Lessons for co - producing research with affected communities
Advice on meaningfully engaging with diverse communities to co - produce research , drawn from a project looking at treatment for neglected tropical …
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
How to include student voices in green campus initiatives
As centres of knowledge and innovation , higher education institutions have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to lead by example in promoting …
Ways to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in students
Some practical tips to help nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs
Support for universities during a time of war : working with Ukrainian partners
Lessons on supporting universities in conflict zones , drawn from working with Ukrainian institutions after the Russian invasion
When engaging young people in participatory research , trust is key
How can we collaborate with young people to co - produce research ? Keep these three things in mind
Using emotions to boost learning
A professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students ’ learning , using an approach called ‘ mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education ’
How to collaborate successfully with big business
Lessons for university teams on working with corporate business to deliver mutually beneficial projects
Promoting online courses : five effective marketing strategies
Several ways to promote Moocs and other online courses , including a focus on email marketing and paid advertising
Seven tips for successful collaborations with other institutions
Collaborating with other institutions is a complex process , but in the current education environment , it can be transformative . Here ’ s how to make it work for all …
School Tasking : forget explosions , it ’ s all about the skills
Successful university outreach doesn ’ t always have to involve awe - inspiring explosions and colour - changing chemical reactions , but it should seek to hone key skills through …
A five - step framework to integrate sustainability into higher education
To integrate the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals into curricula , students need to be truly engaged . The five - step SCORE framework could be the answer
How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social media
As political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists , strategies such as sharing research , separating personal and professional identities , …
19 ways to promote your online course
In a crowded marketplace , marketing online courses can be challenging . Here are 19 proven strategies to get the word out
The benefits of engaging third space practitioners in curriculum development
Third space practitioners are often overlooked in the curriculum development process , to everyone ’ s detriment . Here ’ s a look at the viewpoints they can offer …
We need to improve credit portability . Here ’ s how
Here are some ways universities can improve the process of institutional transfer , making life easier for students and staff
Campus webinar : How to present research to a wider audience for greater impact
Learn about ways to articulate and present your work to non - academic audiences from experts from Campus + partner institutions in the UK and North America
What I learned about knowledge transfer with policymakers during my parliamentary fellowship
Advice on how to share your research with the aim of maximising knowledge transfer among policymakers in parliament
Closing the digital divide in higher education
A one - size - fits - all approach to digital literacy training simply won ’ t cut it ; institutions need to tailor programmes to the varying needs of their staff
Building a parent - friendly campus : practical considerations
Including parents in the academic experience can help build a stronger campus community and set students on a path towards success
AI communities of practice can help us face its challenges head on
GenAI ’ s disruptive effects have driven universities to seek answers as uncertainty mounts . Communities of practice focused on the technology could provide …
How can we support aspiring mature student creatives ?
Helping mature students pursuing creative subjects to make the most of their university experiences shouldn ’ t be difficult . Here are some suggestions
Ways to empower EAP students to give high - quality feedback
Helping English for academic purposes students provide better quality feedback to their peers can give them more autonomy and free up teachers ’ time
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 …
Ways to create time and mental space for strategic innovation in higher education
How higher education institutions can better position themselves to adapt and innovate
Ease autistic students ’ transition to university with low - stimulus videos
University communications are often high impact and visually appealing . But this can be the opposite of what some of our students need
Five steps to prevent student disengagement
Follow this educator ' s action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
Why peer - to - peer conferences benefit doctoral students and their institutions
Solid research skills aside , PhD students need to master the art of collaboration and communicating their ideas . A student - led conference can offer that support
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