Practical learning
Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practice – from online lab work to work placements and real-world experience
What on-the-job training looks like in the classroom for MBA students
Examples of authentic assessment methods for MBA students that align academic goals with dynamic real-world demands and equip students with job-ready skills
How to encourage peer review in online courses
A framework and practical strategies to train students to provide constructive peer feedback that improves learning outcomes
‘Creative students need environments where risk feels possible, not paralysing’
Creative students are often encouraged to be bold and brave, but it’s hard when doubt, perfectionism and fear of judgement cloud their minds. David Thompson…
Two ways to teach undergraduate students research skills
How to ensure students are treated as partners in research collaborations and help them develop the skills they need for further study and beyond
Digital humanities 101
What makes ‘digital humanities’ different from ‘traditional humanities’, and how could it make your classroom more collaborative and creative?
How to get students interested in interdisciplinary work
Providing real-world opportunities, incentives and spaces for interdisciplinary work enables undergraduate students to explore important solutions to complex issues
Improving assessments through industry collaboration
How to build and maintain industry relationships and coordinate effective project-based assessments for MBA students
Three alternative assessments that build managerial skills
Personal development discussions, presentations and peer coaching help build essential communication skills and emotional intelligence. These tips will make them…
Tips for designing interprofessional education courses in healthcare
Adapting to and collaborating with other professionals is essential in medicine. Here’s how to nurture an interdisciplinary mindset from the very start
Use everyday objects to educate student teachers
By using simple, familiar items and fostering open dialogue, we can encourage critical reflection in our students, transforming traditional teaching models into more…
Engaging students through poster presentations: a case study
Read about how a poster presentation task can promote students’ engagement with course content and each other
GenAI can help literature students think more critically
Is ChatGPT destroying critical thinking, or is it allowing us to reconsider how we teach it? This resource explores some ways to empower literature students to use it to deepen…
Preparing school leaders to solve problems and make a difference
Aspiring K-12 educational leaders need professional training that gives them flexibility, decision-making skills and cultural awareness. Here’s how a ‘problem of…
Create engaging educational video content using these cognitive theories
The power of video content to engage an audience is widely known, but creating effective videos requires a considered approach. Here are 15 principles to bear in mind
How I pioneered a graduate apprenticeship programme in architectural technology
Launching a graduate apprenticeship programme has provided an alternative route to graduate-level education for mature, female and employed students.…
Implementing a ‘research buddy’ scheme
A novel volunteer programme has been giving students hands-on sports research experience and maintaining high standards of health safety. Here’s how it works
Technical staff who support student learning deserve more professional recognition
Technical staff who deliver student-focused learning deserve more professional opportunities. Jodie Chatfield and Lindsay Davies explain how to provide tailored…
Income should not determine outcomes for young musicians
If we accept the view that music education is only for the rich, it makes us complicit in stifling the life choices of talented artists, writes Jennie Henley
Best practice in building business clinics
Collective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the world
Teach research methodology using these low-prep exercises
Use these engaging exercises to gently introduce your undergraduate students to research methods
Partnership work as a catalyst for upskilling in key employment sectors
An example of how a business school can partner with public sector and industry bodies to develop products and services that help upskill and support practice-based education
A good practice guide for student business placements
Advice for university educators on setting up projects in which students work directly with external partners such as local businesses, based on a pilot initiative
Let students know they don’t know
Overconfidence often prevents students from being able to identify areas of weakness. As teachers, we must help them realise what they are
Let’s equip the next generation of business leaders with an ethical compass
In an AI-focused world, how can MBA programmes shape the students of today into the compassionate leaders of tomorrow?
Eight innovative ways to teach coding online
Advice on how to create dynamic, engaging and supportive online learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of today’s coding students
Transform digital pedagogy with social media
In order to ready the classroom for the digital age, integrate social media platforms into your teaching. Here’s how to do it
How Indian universities can address the country’s talent crisis
Higher education’s role in preparing students for real-world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships, establishing pathways into apprenticeships and …
Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effective
As doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical students
Active learning: what can we learn from secondary teaching?
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
Want to increase student satisfaction? Activate higher-order thinking skills
Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it
Three ways to promote critical engagement with GenAI
However much we fear its impact or despise its outputs, when teaching humanities, the best response is to encourage students to engage with it critically
The humble whiteboard: the most flexible learning tool in your classroom
The whiteboard serves as a powerful tool to help students visualise concepts, facilitate group work and provide immediate feedback, aligning with the theory that…
Service and creative practice as a university administrator
Why give up or reduce teaching responsibilities to enter an administrative role? Jim Bassett took on the position of director for simple but meaningful reasons:…
What work-based learners need from sustainability education
Flexible course design, reasonable time commitments and real-life practice are vital if universities expect to train the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in…
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 student learning communities support professional development
An effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning. Here’s how the Hungarian system of colleges for advanced studies helps …
What simulations bring to teaching soft skills
Role play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem…
Balancing career readiness and finances: the case for abbreviated internships
Internships give students professional experience, guide career choices and boost job market competitiveness. But what if students need higher-paying summer jobs or can’t…
Three tips for using capstone projects to improve employability
How can we make sure our students are workplace-ready? Capstone projects may hold the key, writes Ardy Cheung
An inter-university and interdisciplinary approach to dental education
A degree course that blends engineering and dentistry prepares students for their future practice. Here, Szandra Kormendi and Peter Hermann explain how it works
Hybrid learning through podcasts: a practical approach
Adapting practice-based learning to a blend of synchronous and asynchronous delivery gives learners more control and creates opportunities for …
Tips for successful apprenticeships courses
Arden University’s apprenticeship courses recently earned a ‘Good’ Ofsted report. Steven Hurst outlines how to please both learner and employer
Improve data literacy among doctoral students
In this resource, Vasudha Devi shows how to use a holistic approach to instil data literacy among doctoral students
Using experiential learning to teach international relations
Using his experience as a case study, Adrian Man-Ho Lam outlines how to use experiential learning to improve students’ understanding of …
How to incorporate fintech and Web3 into university curricula
In bringing financial technology and cryptocurrency into university courses, educators must cover regulatory uncertainty, cybercrime risks and asset…
Real-world experiences can help your creative arts students create real-world change
Integrating real-world experiences into creative industries programmes can create truly meaningful results – for both the students and the wider community. Clare …
Campus webinar: How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority
Three lifelong learning experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the…
Using telepresence to enrich learning
Implementing cutting-edge technology enriches the learning experiences and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected and diverse world
The dos and don’ts of getting started with service learning
Service learning can have many benefits for students, teachers and the wider community, but starting out can be intimidating. Grace Ngai offers one don’t and…
Transforming marketing lectures with AI and simulations
How do we teach students marketing theory while preparing them for an evolving professional landscape? Rohim Mohammed looks at how artificial…
