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Outreach and communication How universities can use civic engagement and collaboration to impact their local communities as well as communicating and sharing knowledge with the public
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. What makes a good university taster event ?
Showing a course ’ s real - world applications and linking to potential students ’ studies will help to ensure that your higher education taster event turns interest into enrolments
Empower migrant and refugee women for career success
Creating educational opportunities tailored to the needs of refugee women equips them with the skills and confidence to pursue employment opportunities
Why is no one listening ?
Academic ways of communicating are often the exact opposite of what you need to draw widespread attention to your research , writes Simon Hall . Here are …
Developing an effective orientation programme for families and friends
Bring families and friends into the onboarding process to ease first - year students into university life
Five strategies to cultivate university reputation
The reputational crisis of many universities is a crisis of identity , writes Santiago Fern á ndez - Gubieda . Here , he explains that reputation starts within the organisation , and …
Harness the power of ‘ I wonder ’ in your teaching
By embracing the power of ‘ I wonder ’ , we can transform our physical and virtual classrooms into dynamic spaces for exploration and discovery , creating a more …
Empower minority staff and students to thrive at your institution
Practical strategies to reduce representation burdens , build diverse talent pipelines and foster inclusive environments in higher education
It ’ s time : how to get your department off X
With a flurry of HE professionals leaving the platform , here ’ s how to notify your followers and provide alternative options for staying up to date
Oral history for all : a research method that crosses disciplinary boundaries
Oral history ’ s potential to capture lesser - known perspectives and fill knowledge gaps deserves appreciation beyond the humanities
Engage Gen Z students by integrating TikTok into your teaching
Four pointers for using this platform to enhance the learning process
Effective ways to keep online language students motivated
A learning designer discusses tried and tested strategies to keep students engaged in online language courses
How to start a language - teaching podcast
Suggestions for teachers who want to create podcasts to supplement formal classroom learning , based on the experience of an English for academic purposes teacher
Key questions to help universities measure societal impact
When societal impact has so many definitions , how can higher education institutions measure it without overlap or disengagement ? This coordinated approach aims …
AcademiaTok : how to inspire Generation Z with academic research
Explaining research in a short social media video is a major green flag for the Covid - 19 generation . Here ’ s how to use existing resources to hit TikTok and Instagram
Nine tips for a successful , accessible blended learning field trip
A guide to planning and implementing field trips that successfully integrate on - site and online students
How to make enterprise activities enjoyable and impactful
Incorporating knowledge exchange and enterprise activities into demanding academic schedules can be a challenge but it doesn ’ t have to be stressful . Here are …
Embracing disagreement in research co - production
Co - producing a research project is not all consensus and harmony , so these four tips will guide research collaborators in how to allow and enable disagreements …
Using knowledge graphs to integrate social media into curricula
Knowledge graph - based tools can support group learning online and help educators bring useful links with social media into their courses
Five questions to consider when embedding cultural competency for internationalisation
Cultural competency involves seeing the world through the lens of other people , across race , gender and age barriers , among others . Shuangyu Li outlines the five questions to …
We must acknowledge our positionality to inclusively engage the community
The work that can lead to change involves building relationships and understanding , and developing and sharing knowledge in partnership with our …
School visits are a triple - win for academics , schools and society
For researchers , taking science into the community is an opportunity to hone communication skills , increase impact and enthuse children to pursue their own …
An introvert ’ s guide to networking
For academics , networking can greatly enhance your career . But if the very idea fills you with dread , Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out there
Bridging the communication gap between administrators and faculty
Academics who understand the needs and priorities of administrative staff will work more effectively – and vice versa . Everybody wins , writes Catherine L é glu
What should universities focus on when communicating with the next UK government ?
Advice for universities on communication strategies that will push their need for policy action up the next government agenda
‘ It falls to us to tell our universities ’ stories . Here ’ s how ’
There has been little mention of higher education during the UK general election campaign , so it falls to university leaders to make sure their stories are heard , writes Jane Harrington
Why visible senior leadership in sustainability matters
Successful or sustainable ? Is this the biggest challenge that universities face when striving to reduce their carbon footprint ? Jan Evans - Freeman explains where leadership …
Research shouldn ’ t cause trauma – let ’ s find a better way
How can we conduct research and share results without affecting the well - being of those around us ? Eileen Harkess - Murphy advocates for a trauma - informed approach
How can universities make their case to a new government ?
Three key considerations to convincingly showcase the value of universities to a new government inundated by competing priorities
Regional place - makers : how to demonstrate the economic and societal value of higher education
Higher education institutions should build a strong regional presence , addressing local issues , then find innovative ways to demonstrate their impact to the public and …
The making of : turning a research project into a documentary
To get your research findings into as many hands as possible , consider filming a documentary . James Layton , Paul Tucker and Bettina Talbot offer their advice
Creating inclusive spaces for inclusive events
Inclusivity efforts must go beyond physical accessibility to include how events are advertised and who is consulted and invited to speak , write Meredith Wilkinson and …
Master the art of online and in - person interviewing
Interviewing experts is a key part of scientific research , so it ’ s important to hone your skills . Mahra Haitham Al Hosani and Mariam Shadan provide eight tips – and …
THE podcast : what does the UK election mean for higher education ?
Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector ? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to …
Fulfilling a mission and serving Indigenous students
Universities can do much to support Indigenous students , strengthening the institution ’ s community , increasing visibility and highlighting the needs of Native Nations …
Change in higher education is hard , but not impossible
Transformational change requires something closer to the culture of a start - up , which pilots and tests new ideas , takes risks and prizes creative disruption , writes Brian …
What you can do today for a meaningful Pride Month
Fear of being tokenistic , or feeling they don ’ t know enough to start , can stop many people from engaging with queer inclusion . Here , Brooke Sz ü cs offers first …
How can we train our students to be better communicators ?
Introducing small departmental communication programmes can help students improve writing and presentation skills without overburdening faculty or …
Non - verbal cues : learn how to use them effectively in teacher - student communication
If the end goal is to get students interested in the learning process , these non - verbal cues used in teacher - student communication can enable you to build trust and …
Four ways to cultivate an engaged social media community
When it comes to social media , don ’ t forget the power of connection . Paul Shannon and Andrew Murray outline four ways to engage with your audience
Want to foster community and give your students a voice ? Start blogging
From educators to students , blogging is a vital social infrastructure for the higher education community . Michael Taster and Rosemary Deller offer their tips
Uncovering Indigenous insights : let ’ s research together
Meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities requires researchers to shift away from conventional methodologies and towards more collaborative and …
Encourage civic participation by championing free speech
Instead of shying away from the challenges it presents , let ’ s embrace free speech as an opportunity for learning , growth and the continuous evolution of our academic …
Community - engaged research can give a voice to marginalised people
Our biggest challenges cannot be resolved by ‘ expert ’ research alone – community knowledge is essential . Tara Mahoney and Scott Neufeld argue that researchers …
Four ways to defeat public speaking anxiety
Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking . Fikrican Kay ı k ç ı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
Taming anxiety around public speaking
Public speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many : fear of judgement , of making mistakes , of facing unpredictable circumstances . Here , Patty Raun draws on …
What ’ s the key to collaborations between HE and industry ? Analytical testing services
Analytical testing services can revolutionise collaboration between universities and industries . Imtias Amir Bahauddin explains how
Practical ways to ease presentation nerves
One way to offset public - speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation . Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation …
Maximise your research impact through interdisciplinary collaboration
What ’ s the best way to achieve research impact ? Qingyan Chen makes the case for an interdisciplinary approach
The everyday tools you can use to alleviate public speaking anxiety
Research shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking . Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidence
How to train world - champion cardiologists
Competition , cooperation and continuity in talent support play integral roles in training and preparing medical professionals , and improving patient care , write three …
