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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. Considering a university merger ? Here ’ s how to do it well
Assessing a merger ’ s viability , as well as prioritising trust , openness and maintaining organisational cultures are key to success , says Kayla Vasilko
Bringing in alumni as guest tutors to teach and inspire students
Inviting alumni to contribute to a course can enrich the learning experience for current students . Ellie Devenish - Nelson and Sharron Ogle explain how
The practicalities of delivering a multi - institutional online workshop
Lessons from planning and delivering a multi - institutional online workshop for university teachers designed to find solutions to common educational challenges
THE podcast : how can universities tackle misinformation ?
Just providing a degree isn ’ t enough . Through their research , community engagement and teaching , universities can do much more to tackle misinformation .
Design an early career researcher survey that spurs positive change
Guidance for crafting a university survey that encourages participation and leads to meaningful changes in policy , from a team of early career researchers at the …
Higher education has a crucial role to play in reaching out to Indigenous communities
Indigenous researcher Roselind Wan outlines strategies for universities hoping to champion Indigenous languages and inclusion
Sea of sameness : why universities have trouble with branding
Universities need to better embrace commercial opportunities and stop trying to be all things to all people , says Paul Baines
Why universities should consider merging library and IT departments
Cultural differences and the need for excellent communication mean that such merging libraries and information technology departments is not easy , but …
What ’ s the story ? Creative ways to communicate your research
Early in your academic research , you should ask how you can creatively communicate it to a wide audience . The results may surprise you , says Steven …
Supporting Ukrainian scholars : what ’ s next for # ScienceForUkraine ?
Academics and students from Ukraine at home and in exile need help . Here are ways to support the Ukrainian academic community
THE podcast : what makes research and teaching interesting ?
Find out what universal tricks and traits can make things more interesting whether introducing a new concept in class or drafting a research paper for fellow academics
Podcast starter kit : what you need to get recording and posting now
Podcasting is like chess – easy to begin and hard to master . Here are the basics about equipment , software and hosting sites to get you off to the best possible start
Why universities in emerging countries should invest in social media marketing
Why should higher education institutions in emerging countries invest in social media rather than flashy marketing campaigns to develop brand credibility and …
Lessons in running workshops to train students in basic electronics
Workshops that train pre - university students in open - source electronics and programming platform Arduino can broaden access to and knowledge of readily …
How to improve the public understanding of evidence
The ability to critically analyse information and differentiate fact from fiction is a skill needed far beyond higher education . So how can academics trained in …
Business schools must play their part in supporting those fleeing Ukraine
As providers of education that sits at the interface of industry and academia , the onus is on business schools to step up during times of crisis
Half of students feel they ’ re not ready for a job – we must solve the HE - industry disconnect
Are localised higher education and industry research partnerships delivering ? Salah Al - Majeed reflects on how to bring sometimes disparate organisations closer together
The metaverse is much more than a virtual copy of your campus
Most universities are not yet in the metaverse space , nor clear about what is really involved – and we can ’ t afford to remain in this position , says Andy Miah
How to be proactive when amplifying research papers
Conferences might be the first thought , but there are many options for furthering your paper ’ s reach – and they usually require you to take the lead
Don ’ t worry about journal acceptance rates – and here ’ s why
Deciding where to submit a manuscript ? A journal acceptance rate is a useful signal to prospective authors of the probability of acceptance of their …
You ’ re a content producer now , part one : how to write articles for a mainstream audience
How does a scholar , trained thoroughly in academic style for academic journals , enter the wider world of general publishing ?
You ’ re a content producer now , part two : how to craft an article for mainstream media outlets
After you ’ ve decided your topic and format , it ’ s time to consider the details of writing the story – from mastering tone , style and point of view to all - important SEO
THE podcast : how to build mutually beneficial community partnerships
Three vice - presidents of public affairs and community engagement at universities in London , Melbourne and Chicago speak to the value of two - way partnerships
Five tips to enhance your institution ’ s civic engagement by working with public libraries
Advice to help universities work in partnership with public libraries to reach wider audiences and enhance their civic engagement
10 essential tips for your next academic presentation
Using examples and practical tips , Dorsa Amir explains the techniques that ensure your presentation communicates its message effectively – from slide design to structuring …
How to get a book published outside academia
Lexi Stadlen shares advice on how to turn your academic research into a commercially published book and reach audiences beyond academia
Tips for sharing your research and professional expertise with consumer media
Academics can offer insight based on research and professional experience that is applicable far beyond the scope of academic journals . Samuel Kim Kwong Kwok …
We need to create a tutoring army to level up education
Getting student volunteers to tutor less - privileged children would boost fundamental education for those who need it most and provide a national social mobility service , says …
We won ’ t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contexts
Applying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village . Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one - size …
Creating poetry from data to aid analysis
Poetry can be used as a tool to re - analyse and present qualitative data through a new lens , as Sam Illingworth explains
Using poetry to solve problems
Grappling with a problem ? Try writing a poem about it to aid your subconscious in finding a solution . Sam Illingworth explains how
Universities must follow business and place ‘ purpose ’ front and centre
More and more businesses are shifting from the short - term myopia of financial self - interest to enduring , aspirational reasons to exist . Universities need to do the …
Making research metrics work for you , part one
An introduction to individual research metrics and how to discover how your own profile and data are represented online , in part one of Ioannis Glinavos ’ advice on …
Making research metrics work for you , part two
Steps you can take to improve your research data and elevate the visibility of your work , in part two of Ioannis Glinavos ’ advice on managing metrics
Tips for creating open access digital courses focused on tackling the climate crisis
Tips on how to develop , design and deliver open access digital education resources to help educate wider audiences about the climate crisis , by Erika Warnatzsch
Amplifying research : five features of successful impact generation
As UK universities await the results of REF2021 and a new cycle of impact generation starts , how can academics go about amplifying the impact of their research ? Charlotte …
Why I choose not to teach with social media
If social media is eventually revealed as a grave threat to public health , the academy ’ s unquestioning adoption of it could make scholars complicit
The 10 commandments of academic Twitter
Lucas Lixinski offers tips on how to engage positively with the social media platform , from ‘ honour thy hashtags ’ to ‘ thou shalt live - tweet at events ’
How to use social media analytics to effectively expand your network
Digging deeper into social media , through stats and data , is the key to understanding audience and carving out your niche , says Michael Skiba
Want your research to have an impact on policy ? Know your audience
Politicians are novices by design , so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through , says David R . Garcia
How to develop a graphical framework to chart your research
Graphic representations or frameworks can be powerful tools to explain research processes and outcomes . David Waller explains how researchers can develop …
What can universities do to protect Russian and Ukrainian academics fighting for truth ?
Academics ’ struggle is a stirring reminder that the freedom of scholars and students to speak , teach and publish is neither inviolable nor dispensable , says Ron Daniels
How universities can embed democratic principles and practices into the student experience
Higher education is a critical pillar of a functional democracy and there are things that colleges and universities can do today to actively foster democratic …
Four key strategies for higher education leaders to advance democracy
University leaders must use their positions to develop citizens and communities that combat tyranny and facilitate democracy – hard work that is done on and off campus
Universities must promote pluralism to ward off threats to democracy
Once the moral basis of anyone who disagrees with us is rejected , then democracy inevitably implodes , says Matthew Flinders
Universities aren ’ t walking the walk on sustainability – not even close
While HEIs continue to take tens of millions of pounds from oil companies , their integrity and commitment to the SDGs looks shaky at best , says James Derounian
Making space for academic colleagues to think about race as part of pedagogy
Kevin Brazant shares tips on how to use digital content creation to deconstruct themes of equality , diversity and inclusion with colleagues and inform their learning …
We ’ ve forgotten how to communicate science to the public at a crucial time
As we try to tackle climate change , it feels like the pandemic has pushed us back decades to the bad old mode of scientists lecturing the public , says John Womersley
Building your research profile via social media , with a focus on LinkedIn
A guide to creating effective researcher profiles on social media , with practical tips for using LinkedIn
Learning the craft of using your research to engage in policy
David Garcia explains how academics can get their research noticed by politicians in order to inform and impact policy decisions
