THE podcast: the tricky relationship between assessment and learning
Hear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improved
THE podcast: why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on…
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,…
Campus webinar: How to boost the public perception of higher education
Hear how universities can demonstrate the value of their research, teaching and social impact beyond academia, from senior leaders at Campus+ partner …
THE podcast: a brighter future for academic publishing
Hear from two academics who are developing publishing solutions that encourage and underpin quality research practices and improve access to scholarly work
THE podcast: the benefits of citizen science and community-engaged research
Two leading academics explain why everyone benefits when researchers look beyond academia to seek greater understanding and new knowledge alongside the…
THE podcast: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Two Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in…
THE podcast: social artist Helen Storey on working on the boundary of fashion and science
The UNHCR’s first designer-in-residence Helen Storey talks about why she has donated her creative archive to the University of the Arts London, and how the arts can help…
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
Campus webinar: The art of bringing creativity and fun into the classroom
Learn how to get creative with your teaching and inject a sense of fun into the classroom for better student outcomes, from experienced educators at Campus+…
THE podcast: educating our way out of the climate crisis
Two academics share strategies for advancing climate action and boosting sustainability at an institutional and individual level
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…
THE podcast: how can universities ensure students are safe and supported?
A discussion of universities’ duty of care towards students, from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studies
THE podcast: knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovation
The University of Oxford’s pro vice-chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all, plus a leading data scientist on why…
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
THE podcast: supporting student success at all stages of the university journey
University of Chester vice-chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher education
THE podcast: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?
Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instruction
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? …
THE podcast: university success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity
Find out how two universities, in Hong Kong and the UK, are embracing generative AI and building institution-wide digital expertise
Campus webinar: The evolution and innovation of interdisciplinarity
Join three experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Australia as they discuss interdisciplinarity, how to implement it in teaching and research and why it’s…
THE podcast: how to prepare for university leadership
Middlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all…
THE podcast: higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK government
What will the UK’s new Labour-led parliament mean for university funding, research impact, international student flows and free speech on campus? Two higher …
THE podcast: cross-cultural communication in the international classroom
Whether it’s teaching creative writing and media in a multilingual course or providing future doctors with clinical communication skills, two experts share tips for…
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…
Campus webinar: Recruit, develop and retain the best staff in higher education
Join three experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, Europe and Asia as they discuss best practices for universities for identifying, hiring and developing the …
THE podcast: bringing an outsider’s eye to primary sources
What happens when a literary scholar turns her attention to local archives such as inventories and court records? English professor Alexandra Harris talks about writing…
THE podcast: how to lead a university from the front
De Montfort University vice-chancellor Katie Normington talks about leadership, why change is best undertaken quickly, what ballet taught her about resilience and…
THE podcast: the future of XR and immersive learning
Immersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity…
THE podcast: interview with Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the …
Academic, practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research, teaching and …
THE podcast: human connection and the student experience
Two Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-…
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…
THE podcast: what is open access?
Experts demystify what open access and open research are, tips for best practice, and where the movement and research culture are heading
THE podcast: an interview with Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth
Sian Beilock, the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution’s 250-year history, speaks about female leadership in higher education and performing…
THE podcast bonus episode: an interview with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family professor of …
Human rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink talks about her work with the Harvard Votes Challenge, how young people are more savvy about…
THE podcast: how to turn university students into engaged citizens – and voters
Political scientists, in the US and the UK, discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process, how to foster safe and open…
THE podcast: an interview with James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of University …
The president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector, the connection between cities, commerce …
Campus webinar: Can universities keep pace with digital transformation?
Three Australian digital education experts from the Campus+ network explore the benefits and risks of AI and VR in teaching and learning, and gauge higher education’s …
THE podcast: microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer?
Tips from 10 years of Moocs at the University of Edinburgh and a call to arms to embrace technology for greater equity and financial sustainability
Campus interview: Mike Ibba of Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US…
In this video podcast Mike Ibba, dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University, talks about undergraduate research, what philosophers…
THE podcast: how to do public engagement
What is best practice for universities’ public engagement? How do you enlist the public in your research? And how do you keep them interested in the…
Campus interview: Laura Allen at Trinity University on connecting student well-being with natural world
Can spending time in natural environments support students’ well-being? Trinity University professor Laura Allen joins this video podcast to tell us more about an…
Campus webinar: Build a successful student recruitment strategy
Four experts from Campus+ institutions discuss how student recruitment is responding to the latest trends in higher education, strategies to engage hard-to-reach…
THE podcast: what to do when the principles of free speech are tested
Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, urges universities to take the path of principled neutrality and civil discourse in the face of polarising events
THE podcast: unlocking people power through citizen science
Find out how engaging non-academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that help shape solutions to seemingly…
Campus webinar: Student support and wellness strategies for a new term
Academics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss effective ways to support students’ mental health, well-being and more
THE podcast: how to be a good mentor and mentee
Contributors from across the globe offer their advice on how to make these critical relationships work for everyone involved
THE podcast: an interview with Ngiare Brown, chancellor of James Cook University
Ngiare Brown is the first female and the first Indigenous chancellor of James Cook University. Here, she shares what she hopes to achieve during her tenure,…
THE podcast: the AI university is coming
AI expert Ashok Goel is back on the podcast to help us understand the implications of ChatGPT for higher education and what will happen next
Campus webinar: Artificial intelligence and academic integrity
Academics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss the impact that generative AI such as ChatGPT is having, and will have, on academic integrity
THE podcast: universities aren’t too small to lead the climate crisis fight
It’s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change, but, in this episode, two experts offer ways universities – and individuals – can make a difference to their local area…
THE podcast: how to use generative AI in your teaching and research
Higher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research. Three intrepid explorers join us in…
THE podcast: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London
The vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learning
THE podcast: how the university library is an agent of change
Often overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community…
THE podcast: an interview with Dame Madeleine Atkins, president of Lucy Cavendish College,…
Dame Madeleine, a veteran leader in English higher education, shares how a widening access initiative led to the elite college admitting more than 90 per cent of…
THE podcast: when pop culture meets academia
Can superheroes teach us about physics? What can studying Kylie Minogue tell us about gender politics? Two academics talk about the intersection of popular …
THE podcast: an interview with Nicholas Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of…
The former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and current president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences makes the case for more …
THE podcast: how to deal with the legacy of empire in higher education
Hear from a historian who sees decolonisation as a by-product of his scholarship and a mathematician who is using original sources to teach the global history of the discipline
Campus webinar: University admissions: a flawed process?
University admissions experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, US and Canada discuss where the system is falling short, how to make it fairer for all and how AI is…
THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colour
To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have…
THE podcast: academia and activism
Three academics share their experiences of using their research and teaching for social justice aims
Campus webinar: The keys to a successful academic career
Three female academics in Europe, the UK and Australia give their advice on how to land a promotion, networking for introverts, how much you should be publishing – and…
THE podcast: career advice, LGBTQ+ in the academy and public speaking tips
Hear from Ray Crossman, an out university president living with HIV in the US, about his career path, and Brian Bloch, a presentation and communication expert, on…
THE podcast: what makes a good higher education leader?
A leadership expert and university president discuss how the requirements of the job have changed and what type of leader the current moment calls for
THE podcast: an interview with Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&M
The first African American president of Brown University, Simmons speaks about her pioneering work to research Brown’s historical links to slavery, the future of…
THE podcast: breaking down barriers with research and student-led campaigns
Winners of the Times Higher Education 2021 Awards discuss how their research and student-led campaigns navigate difficult and taboo topics
THE podcast: is AI in higher education worth the hype?
We may be a long way from understanding exactly how higher education can harness AI and machine learning’s great potential safely, but this episode's guests say that…
THE podcast: teaching 101 tips from your peers
In this episode of the THE Campus podcast, we feature short tips from university educators around the world, forming a mini teaching community offering…
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.
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
Campus webinar: Decolonising the curriculum
A panel of academics from Campus+ institutions in the UK and Australia discuss the what, why and how of decolonising the curriculum
THE podcast: what Freeman Hrabowski wants you to know about inclusivity
The outgoing UMBC president and civil rights activist speaks about the difficult conversations around inclusivity and how it is work that benefits all of humanity
THE podcast: pointers on writing and publishing for academics
Academics, authors, publishers and postdocs share their advice on how to improve your academic writing and chances of getting published
Campus webinar: What’s the future of higher education assessment?
A panel of teaching and learning experts from Campus+ institutions around the world discuss how can institutions create evaluations that are fair, robust and…
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
THE podcast: how to use social media to promote your work
Two scholars who have embraced social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch and podcasts to communicate their research explain how they got started…
THE podcast: lessons from leading HE through two years of pandemic upheaval
Two higher education leaders reflect on what they have learnt in the two years since the pandemic struck
THE podcast: ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ and their water-cooler chats about teaching
We speak to the academics behind the podcast ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ about why informal corridor conversations can be the best way for teachers to share classroom tips, advice…
THE podcast: what does it mean to decolonise a library?
Find out what is involved in decolonising a library from the editors of a book drawing together global perspectives on the subject
THE podcast: behind two of our most-read resources on diversity statements and student well-being
We speak to the authors behind two of the most popular resources of 2021, focused on drafting diversity statements and teaching practices that support …
What is the long-term impact of online learning?
Online learning looks set to remain central to the delivery of higher education long after the pandemic. In this webinar Maryanne Dever and Diana Laurillard discuss what the…
What came next: THE Awards winners 2020 podcast special
Hear from some of the winners of last year’s THE awards about the projects and initiatives which saw them recognised as the best in UK higher education and how…
Behavioural change for sustainable development
Four European academics explore how universities can encourage positive behaviour change among students in line with the Sustainable Development Goals
Capturing students’ attention in the classroom: Does listening equal learning?
Four teaching academics discuss effective approaches to keeping students focused and engaged inside and outside the classroom
THE podcast: the big ideas behind microcredentials
Two experts in flexible learning programmes discuss the evolution and adoption of alternative teaching models and credentials in higher education
Cultivating creativity in higher education
Academics from the UK and the US discuss the role of creativity in higher education, its many forms and how to foster it through teaching and research
THE podcast: bridging higher education’s new digital divide
Lauren Herckis from Carnegie Mellon University discusses her research into the new digital divide in ed-tech knowledge and pedagogical training among faculty and how…
Place-based learning in digital universities
A discussion of how the exploration and understanding of a place can be the backbone of higher education teaching and learning, whether delivered online or …
THE podcast: what’s needed to successfully scale higher education?
How can universities meet the growing global demand for higher education, increasing access to a wider pool of students while maintaining the quality of their teaching and…
Silver linings: lessons from the Covid-19 crisis
Three leaders in global higher education explore what the pandemic has taught us about higher education and how universities can carry those lessons forward as they look …
Flexi-learning on a shoestring
Four Australian academics discuss how universities can deliver quality flexible teaching and learning on already stretched budgets
THE podcast: what is the civic role of universities post-pandemic?
What does it mean to be a civic university in 2021 and how should institutions improve their public outreach and engagement to increase their value to wider society?
Campus webinar: Innovative teaching
As we emerge from the pandemic, what innovations in online teaching have come about in the last year? Four experts in digital and teaching innovation from the UK and …
Making practice publishable: a journal article-cum-podcast
Helen Wolfenden from Macquarie University presents a podcast offering advice on publishing or communicating research in new formats beyond the scope of…
THE podcast: making teaching more inclusive and equitable
How can academics ensure their teaching strategies meet the needs of diverse students and create inclusive, equitable classrooms
What is the secret to quality control in online teaching?
Four higher education professionals discuss what universities and faculty can, or should, do to ensure a top quality digital teaching across their institutions
Harnessing technology to support graduate employability
Academics and graduate recruitment experts discuss how digital education can best be used to support students in gaining the skills they will need in the future workplace
Five big questions about the future of digital education
Four leading academics tackle five questions about online education covering assessment, content creation, data protection, digital natives and the future of universities
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education
How should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?
How to embed the SDGs into your online teaching and learning
Academics and experts in sustainability look at how universities can harness online teaching to advance the aims of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
THE podcast: student employability post-pandemic
How can universities prepare students for a post-Covid workplace?
THE Live US 2021: Overcoming leadership challenges in digital teaching
Provosts at four US institutions discuss their leadership styles, the future of online teaching and how to balance the often competing agendas of governments, students and…
THE podcast: making the case for better faculty training
How should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve?
Understanding attrition: what can be done to reduce student dropouts post pandemic?
How has the pandemic affected student dropout rates? And what can universities can do to boost student retention now and in the future? We discuss …
THE podcast: building resilience and well-being among university staff and students
How university leaders and faculty can manage workloads and protect the well-being of staff and students to ensure online teaching is sustainable
Digital first: how to thrive in HE’s online future
Four leading academics from around the world discuss how universities can harness technology to enhance their teaching and learning, at the virtual launch of THE Campus
THE Student success forum: taking student life online
Student affairs leaders from four US universities share insight on how they enhanced the student experience after Covid-19 forced virtually all their campus activities to…
ASU president Michael Crow on the future of online learning in higher education
Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, speaks to THE editor John Gill about the future of higher education in a digital world
On the leading edge? Transitioning to digital campuses during a global crisis
Four university and college leaders share insight on transitioning to digital services during the Covid-19 pandemic and discuss what they have learned
THE Digital Transformation Forum: Reimagining higher education teaching and learning
Four academics offer practical advice on different aspects of online teaching and learning based on lessons from the rapid pivot to remote courses triggered by Covid-19
Welcoming students to your online environment
Three online teaching experts share advice on creating a welcoming virtual learning environment for students then answer questions about transitioning to remote…
Managing your online presence
Three remote teaching experts share advice on building an authentic and engaging instructor presence online to support effective communication with …
Organising your online course
Three digital teaching experts share advice on how to organise an online course effectively and answer questions about some key challenges during this ACUE…
Planning and facilitating quality discussions
Three online teaching experts share advice on how to foster quality discussions among students online to aid learning during this ACUE webinar
Recording effective microlectures
Two online teaching experts share advice on producing and using effective microlecture videos to keep students interested and engaged with online courses in this ACUE…
Engaging students in readings and microlectures
Three online teaching experts share advice for motivating students to read and engage with microlectures online, then answer questions on key challenges during this ACUE…
Expert Q&A: Equity-first instruction
Otito Frances Iwuchukwu, assistant professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, answers questions on how to take an equity-first approach to online teaching
Expert Q&A: Course design with strong pedagogy
Sophia Strickfaden, eLearning technologist for Colorado Colleges Online, talks through how to design online courses with strong pedagogy
Affecting connecting: High instructor presence through videos
Liza Hita shares important lessons on using videos as a way of boosting instructor presence when teaching online
Transform engagement: Interaction and online course design
Advice on designing online courses with lots of interactive elements to boost engagement from Michele Hampton, professor at Cuyahoga Community College
Ask the experts: What faculty need to know when designing online courses
Find out what faculty need to know when moving their courses online in this Q&A with Kayla Jutzi, instructional designer at Tulane University
Expert Q&A: Ensuring quality online – every learner, everywhere
Penny Ralston-Berg, senior instructional designer at Penn State World Campus, discusses how to ensure quality in digital teaching and learning
Anti-racist practice for digital and online learning
Jessica Rowland Williams, director of Every Learner Everywhere, looks at how institutions can harness technology to address systemic inequities through…
Expert Q&A: Active learning – engage learners across modalities
Peter van Leusen, director of adaptive and personalised learning at Arizona State University answers questions on how to engage students when teaching across …
Expert Q&A: Designing online classes
Brandon Karcher, instructional technology manager at Bucknell University, and Douglas Wilson, instructional designer at Dallas College, answer fellow academics’…
Expert Q&A: Engaging students online – every learner, everywhere
Patricia O’Sullivan, project coordinator of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi, offers insight on engaging students in the online environment
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in digital learning
Learn about how and why to apply evidence-based practices to digital learning in this Q&A with Nina Araujo, instructional designer at Northeastern University
Designing with quality and engagement at the forefront
Online learning expert Angela Gunder offers advice on how to design digital courses with a focus on quality and engagement
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning
Find out about using evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q&A with Ryan Luke, programme director for adaptive learning at the…
Using an adaptive active model to promote student success
Susan Holecheck explains why flipping the traditional classroom teaching model with an adaptive active learning approach has proven so effective at Arizona State…
Efficient and effective assessment of written work remotely
Hear about some tried and tested methods for effective assessment of written work when teaching online from Sara Clarke and Katy Dumelle of Oregon State University
Curiosity: Activating internal student motivation when teaching online
Appealing to students’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn. Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies
Instructor presence: How to engage students through building an authentic ‘voice’
Lessons in how to use an authentic instructor voice to keep students engaged when teaching remotely, from Shannon McCarty of National University
Three questions to ask before using a new digital resource
What should educators consider before adopting a new digital resource to support their online teaching? Michael Windelspecht outlines three key questions to ask
Instructional videos: Creating multimedia that works for learning
Best practice in creating instructional videos that efficiently impart knowledge to students learning remotely, from Judy Brooks
How to create an engaging online experience using Microsoft Teams
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to offer students an engaging online learning experience with David Kellerman, senior lecturer at UNSW