THE podcast: how to achieve research excellence – and protect it
Learn what contributes to quality research across an institution and how that work should be kept secure
How to create an environment your employees can thrive in
Creating a workplace culture your employees can develop and grow in requires intentional leadership. Here’s how to cultivate a nurturing environment and reap the…
Is a ‘co-opetition’ model the way to safeguard higher education for future generations?
Shared support functions don’t mean the end of competition among institutions, writes Mark Thompson. Instead, collective thinking could focus effort on universities’…
The wintering of universities
The fallow moments of retreat are necessary to bring about spring. For universities, we must use this winter to think about what it is we do, writes Katie Normington
THE podcast: the pros and cons of AI in higher education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching,…
Market orientation must be an institution-wide endeavour
As higher education becomes increasingly global, universities must adopt a market-orientated philosophy, balancing student needs, national priorities and…
Career-connected learning is an investment in the future
A strong reputation for career-connected learning can create a seamless circle for universities, with graduates happy to pave the way for others via the alumni …
Staying agile is the key to effective HE leadership
Change is inevitable, and higher education leaders must have the agility to keep up. Here is how to go from a reactive to a proactive approach
Four objectives to guide artificial intelligence’s impact on higher education
How can higher education leaders manage both the challenge and the opportunity artificial intelligence presents? Here are four objectives to guide the way
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
Setting up an in-house mediation service at your university
Want to prevent conflict escalation? Make mediation a “first resort” option
Six tips when undertaking a curriculum framework review
For a curriculum framework to deliver for both students and educators, it must be regularly updated. Here are six things to remember when embarking on a framework review
On climate change, are universities part of the problem or part of the solution?
As the effects of climate change become increasingly more extreme, fossil fuel interests are preventing transformative change. Where do universities stand?
Opening doors to computer science education
Ways to get more students from under-represented backgrounds into computer science, including offering joint undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees that …
Joining hands across institutions makes light work
Communities of practice can help overextended faculty and staff maximise programme impact and bandwidth for career practitioners
Promoting ethical and responsible use of GenAI tools
How can we encourage staff and students to use generative AI in ways that do not threaten an institution’s ethics or academic integrity? Read the University of Exeter’s take
Principles of Indigenous leadership and self-care in the academy
Indigenous leadership requires resilience, humility and self-awareness. These 10 principles offer a guide to cultivating wellness and fostering a supportive…
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
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…
Productive disagreement is our best hope of tackling the climate crisis
As complex communities with a social purpose, universities are ideal places to foster and model difficult discussions around prioritising investment and effort towards net zero…
THE podcast: what makes an award-winning academic, university or project?
We speak to past THE Awards winners to find out about the work for which they and their institutions were recognised
Strategies to move universities to net zero
How one institution is reducing energy consumption, developing low-carbon infrastructure and rethinking campus spaces to reach net zero
‘If you can empower others to build connections, you can help build a thriving collaborative ecosystem’
For university administrators, part of the job is to help researchers do the cool stuff, without getting bogged down or intimidated by the forms, calendars and other…
Reimagining the role of higher education in a world of intersecting revolutions
To remain relevant, universities must shift from reactive funding requests to proactive transformation, writes Rahim Somani
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…
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…
Build a practitioner community to embed industry experience into your courses
Bringing industry professionals into your teaching roster brings a multitude of benefits. Lesley Pender shares insights on building a community of teacher-practitioners
How to embed inclusion into the curriculum
From getting buy-in at the highest level within an institution to clearly communicating inclusivity goals, Liz Jones outlines the foundations for putting…
Equitable international research collaboration is possible – find out how
Lessons on building a successful international research collaboration founded on trust and respect between partners
Greening your university is not optional; it’s urgent
Investing in greening your institution will result in huge savings in the long run. Here are some strategies that have worked for CETYS University
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
Six actionable strategies to be a successful ambidextrous leader
Ambidextrous leadership requires not only strategic planning but also a deep understanding of the needs – current and future alike – of the research group, …
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 …
How to achieve interdisciplinary research? Focus on the people
Restructuring research domains around four communities allowed academics to find their natural home, writes Andrew Linn. Here’s how to do it
Giving voice and taking action: equity-driven leadership
Ways for leaders of community colleges to encourage collective practices that advance equity and social justice for their institutions and the wider community
Three ways to create lasting change towards sustainability in your university
Progress towards sustainability falters when institutions don’t understand how change works. Here, Nicola Rieg explains how to apply concepts from …
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
Developing a GenAI policy for research and innovation
Establishing a framework to guide AI use in research is vital for ensuring institutions are and remain fully compliant
Building blocks of a successful staff-student environmental, social and governance committee
To embed sustainability across institutions can be challenging. Find out how a staff-student environmental, social and governance committee can align priorities and drive…
Everything you wanted to know about National Teaching Fellowships but were afraid to ask…
The UK’s National Teaching Fellowships were established to recognise excellence in teaching and student learning. Fellow James Derounian asks if the scheme fulfils its goals
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
How to navigate your first steps into leadership
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
A blueprint for hiring innovative educators
Academics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they…
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…
Change is coming, whether higher education likes it or not
Universities may talk about digital transformation, but are yet to translate it into action. Here’s how to start building the momentum for change, instead of standing still
Growing into an academic leadership role
What qualities in new faculty members predict success in academic administrative leadership? Here, William Owen explores the traits that can see junior faculty…
THE podcast: how technology is reshaping the 21st-century campus
When hybrid learning and immersive technology can connect and engage students working in any location, where does that leave all those lecture halls and libraries? …
Taking an administrative office performance from process-focused to people-driven
Improving processes can start with an objective to help team members be happy in their jobs while supporting their office’s activities. These steps focus on staff, faculty and…
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