We should be using social media more to understand students How to use netnography to improve communication with prospective and current studentsAlex FentonUniversity of Chester
Inclusive co-teaching can draw on educators’ lived experience Joint teaching between academic faculty and experts by experience offers not only professional development for future teachers, but benefits student understanding as well. Here’s how to put it into practicePablo Rodríguez HerreroUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid
Low-cost ways to support women academicsOffering mentorship opportunities, supporting peer groups and addressing bias are some of the ways institutions can support women academicsAsri Saraswati University of Indonesia
Practical strategies for greener transportation on your university campusFocusing on electric vehicle use and optimising lead-acid batteries, Kumar Tripathi shares practical tips for improving campus sustainability through greener transport, based on a pilot studyAbhishek Kumar Tripathi Aditya University
Colouring in: a big-impact, low-budget support for student well-beingThe simple activity of colouring in could be an easy, budget-friendly way for university educators and professionals to help students reduce stress and improve well-beingEmma Palmer-CooperUniversity of Southampton
Embrace the potential of dyslexic thinkers for the future of researchAcademia has made progress in recognising neurodiversity, but dyslexic academics still face significant barriers. Here’s how universities can embrace cultural competency to support and unlock the potential of dyslexic thinkersEdward AdemoluKing’s College London
When engaging young people in participatory research, trust is keyHow can we collaborate with young people to co-produce research? Keep these three things in mindAbigail Harrison Moore, Lauren ThewenetiUniversity of Leeds, Sheffield Hallam University
How to achieve interdisciplinary research? Focus on the peopleRestructuring research domains around four communities allowed academics to find their natural home, writes Andrew Linn. Here’s how to do itAndrew LinnUniversity of Westminster
How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social mediaAs political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists, strategies such as sharing research, separating personal and professional identities, and engaging objectively are ways that academics can use it effectively while preserving credibilityEleonora Alabrese, Francesco Capozza, Prashant GargUniversity of Bath, WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Imperial College London
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part threeIn the final piece in her series, Andy Todd explores ways personal tutors can help their tutees transition into university smoothly Andy ToddUniversity of Chester
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part twoThe second in a three-part series provides detailed, practical guidance on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universitiesAndy ToddUniversity of Chester
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part oneThe first in a three-part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universitiesAndy ToddUniversity of Chester
Peer feedback: a burden for students or route to better academic writing?Asking students to give anonymous feedback on each other’s work can not only result in better writing skills but also offer them opportunities to try new approaches and refine assessment tasksAlison Daniell University of Southampton
Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effectiveAs doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical studentsPéter Hegyi Semmelweis University
Building trust to support researchers’ mental healthPrincipal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectivelyAlex ZarifisUniversity of Southampton
Lessons in chemistry: widening university students’ participation through storytellingStorytelling can bridge the gap between complex STEM content and student engagement – it gives learners a discovery-based approach and educators an inclusive teaching tool and means of assessment Karen HoMount Royal University
Teaching international students about academic integrity Cultural misunderstandings can lead to international students being referred for academic misconduct. An answer for university educators can be to tailor course content to bridge gaps in your students‘ understandingJulija Jones University of Southampton
‘It just isn’t safe to disclose’Neurodiverse academics face real and significant barriers to achieving positions of educational leadership. Here are considerations for universities to make promotion more equitableAdrian J. Wallbank, Andrew Page-Towers Oxford Brookes University
Can academic prenups help overcome barriers to interdisciplinary research?A bottom-up approach could establish shared values, objectives, risk appetites and publication strategies as ways to mitigate challenges that hinder effective progress of interdisciplinary teamsHimanshu KaulUniversity of Leicester
What work-based learners need from sustainability educationFlexible course design, reasonable time commitments and real-life practice are vital if universities expect to train the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in sustainable developmentJonathan MuirUniversity of Leeds
Effective ways to keep online language students motivatedA learning designer discusses tried and tested strategies to keep students engaged in online language coursesNigel GearingUniversity of Auckland
Key questions to help universities measure societal impactWhen societal impact has so many definitions, how can higher education institutions measure it without overlap or disengagement? This coordinated approach aims to find accepted, effective common groundOlga Ryazanova , Peter McNamara , Tatiana Andreeva Maynooth University
What can universities do to support academic couples?What elements can make a university stand out as being partner-friendly? Here are ways for institutions to support academics in dual-career partnerships – and boost their ability to attract and retain the best talent Torin Monahan, Jill A. Fisher University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Embracing disagreement in research co-productionCo-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 and dissenting voices Gary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
How to choose an app that will encourage reporting of sexual violence on campusResponsible technology can enhance university responses to gender-based violence reports. Here, Heather Flowe and Laura Stevens share what to look for and demand when choosing an app or platformHeather D. Flowe, Laura M. StevensUniversity of Birmingham
Curriculum reform to boost under-represented students’ success in higher education Large-scale transition from traditional curricula to a block model can have a positive impact on student achievement. Here, Thomas Roche, Erica Wilson and Liz Goode describe five steps to implement whole-institution reform, based on a study of a regional public university in Australia Thomas Roche, Erica Wilson, Liz GoodeSouthern Cross University
How to face adversity and change in higher education with resilience In times of stress and uncertainty, university leaders must model calmness, clarity and confidence in their ability to respond to and recover from challenges, writes Sonia Alvarez-Robinson. Here, she offers practical strategies based on her own experience Sonia Alvarez-RobinsonGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
‘Strengthening institution-wide commitment to trans inclusion is more important than ever’Guidance for museums, galleries and heritage has insight for universities as they prepare to bolster freedom of speech, write four academicsSuzanne MacLeod, Richard Sandell , Sharon Cowan, E-J ScottUniversity of Leicester, The University of Edinburgh, University of the Arts London
Heart skills to future-proof studentsThese 10 skills might sound as soft as the centre of a Valentine’s Day chocolate, but they are essential for the careers and employability of our students, writes Elizabeth Reid BoydElizabeth Reid BoydEdith Cowan University
The transformative power of mentoring in historically black colleges and universitiesHBCUs’ culture of generosity and community has much to offer all colleges and universities, write Marybeth Gasman and Levon T. Esters. Here, they distill their research into four key elements Marybeth Gasman, Levon T. EstersRutgers University, Penn State University
HARKing forward: an argument for a polarising research practiceHypothesising (or proposing) after results are known is seen as going against scientific principles. Here, however, Yehuda Barach argues for its use in the name of unhindered enquiry and discovery when the scholarship is transparent and properly reported Yehuda BaruchUniversity of Southampton
The three Cs of the 21st-century workplace: cognition, character and careerChanging skill demands require a lifelong approach to education that prioritises self-efficacy, critical thinking and a growth mindset. Here is how these elements can fit together in learning and career preparationVijayakumari Seevaratnam, Russell ManfieldThe University of Queensland
What is the cost of students’ social mobility from a community ties perspective?Personal networking strategies can influence successful academic integration and emotional stability of students from under-represented communities in higher education. Here are ways to support these groups, based an analysis of the egocentric networks of Roma students Ágnes Lukács J., Beáta DávidSemmelweis University
How to make access to doctoral study more equitableA three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic minority backgrounds, based on findings of the Equator ProjectBenjamin Fernando, Sam Giles, Natasha DoweyUniversity of Oxford, University of Birmingham, Sheffield Hallam University
A reflexive writing workshop to enhance engagement with learningReflexive writing workshops can help boost students’ interest and motivation in relation to their studies. Aspasia Eleni Paltoglou explains how these can workAspasia Eleni Paltoglou Manchester Metropolitan University
Student ambassadors, key players in widening participationHow to design and run an effective student ambassador programme to support widening participation initiatives Ellie NikUniversity of Technology Sydney
Four strategies that rethink whole-group discussionsA guide to organising class discussions in different formats so that all students feel able to participate, based on insight from Harvard educatorsJeremy T. Murphy , Meira LevinsonCollege of the Holy Cross, Harvard University
Tips and tricks for impactful reverse mentoringHow to structure and manage effective reverse mentoring programmes which can bring benefits for participants and the wider sectorRachael O’ConnorUniversity of Leeds
Making sustainability part of university DNAMeaningful change comes from embedding green practices into every aspect, and every member, of the institution, starting from induction training Thomas Menkhoff, Kevin Cheong Singapore Management University
The case for reverse mentoring in higher educationReverse mentoring can drive progress on many challenges faced in higher education today, if planned with care, as Rachael O’Connor explainsRachael O’ConnorUniversity of Leeds
How can students learn to be innovative?Teaching students innovative thinking through the use of business case studies and ‘learning by doing’, explained by William Cheung and Edward YiuWilliam Cheung , Edward YiuUniversity of Auckland
Which specific Covid disruptions impacted motivation and engagement?Lockdowns, isolation, remote learning and more have impacted various aspects of students’ lives. Knowing what and how puts educators in a better position to offer supportAndrew J. MartinUNSW Sydney
Sensitive marking and the end of the line for the academic essayRather than flagging essays by students with specific learning difficulties for “sensitive” marking, why are universities not rethinking the way they assess to make it more equitable for all students?Andrew Read, Donna HurfordUniversity of Southern Denmark
An evidence-based approach to flipped learningFlipped learning is most effective when it places active learning at its core, research suggests. A new model for flipped learning, developed by Manu Kapur and colleagues, aims to do just thatManu KapurETH Zurich
Saying people’s names right: what policymakers can doHow can leaders and policymakers in higher education help staff and students to respect people’s name-based identities? Jane Pilcher and Hannah Deakin-Smith identify steps to takeJane Pilcher, Hannah Deakin-SmithNottingham Trent University
Negative thinking has a role to play in helping students plan their careers Three recommendations that balance the power of negative and positive thinking to guide career planning for studentsAnna Branford , Harriette Richards , Carolina Quintero RodriguezRMIT University
Can we really decolonise the university?To explore what is possible, non-Indigenous scholars Mahdis Azarmandi and Sara Tolbert offer an anticolonial feminist praxis for unsettling settler institutionsMahdis Azarmandi , Sara Tolbert Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Prioritising equity in higher education: the impact of individual identitiesRecommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemicSam Illingworth, Jamie ZikeEdinburgh Napier University
Five characteristics of effective supervisor trainingWhat constitutes effective training to ensure research supervisors are well equipped to work with doctoral students? Sioux McKenna and Puleng Motshoane share advice based on their research in South AfricaSioux McKenna, Puleng MotshoaneRhodes University, University of Johannesburg
Making male athletes key players in preventing sexual assault on campusYoung sportsmen have the influence to shift campus attitudes away from rape culture and misinformation towards accountability and support for survivors. A US-wide programme aims to empower them to do soTracey VitchersIt’s On Us
The secret to ‘levelling up’ is in cross-sector, community-based researchNew research shows the achievements of non-academic partnerships and gives insights into what funding and delivery models can help them flourish Katy ShawNorthumbria University
A simple way to improve navigation in online learningFive simple steps to use colour to design an engaging menu and navigation system that enhances digital learning environments and platformsJoskaudė PakalkaitėUniversity of Exeter
Building blocks of university-industry partnerships for positive changeHow universities can develop strategic cross-sector partnerships and trans-disciplinary research in order to boost progress towards the SDGs Tim Bodley-Scott, Ersel OymakUniversity College London
Why it is time to start co-creating professional development with employees Steps to working with employees to shape and improve professional development programmes Heather Emerson-YoungNortheastern University
Defining impact: a shift in thinking, acting and beingWhat is impact? And, more importantly, how do universities foster and measure it? Here is a plan to raise impact awareness, literacy and readinessIgor Campillo, Glória Nunes, Iñigo PuertasEnlight European University, Euskampus Fundazioa
Steps to decolonise higher education: after yourself, change the curriculumOpening the curriculum to First Nations’ histories and knowledge is a key part of decolonisation, as lisahunter and Karen Lambert explain in this second part of their serieslisahunter, Karen LambertMonash University
Six ingredients for successful digital transformation For forward-thinking universities, technology is not an afterthought but a core part of their activities. Here, Nick Skelton distils insight from UK higher education leaders into six components of successful digital integrationNick SkeltonJisc
Touch is a simple and effective way to manage learners’ cognitive loadStudies from educational psychologist Paul Ginns show that students who point and trace learning material results have greater comprehension and retention Paul GinnsUniversity of Sydney
Questions beyond majors: developing mental maturity in studentsWhen undergraduates build their own course plan, reading list and thesis project, the benefits extend beyond the individual student’s mindset to teaching faculty, write Ryan Derby-Talbot and Marjorie WonhamRyan Derby-Talbot, Marjorie WonhamDeep Springs College, Quest University
Show off students’ employability with e-portfoliosWhy and how to make e-portfolios a central part of university courses, helping students identify and exhibit skills that will appeal to employers, by Lourdes Guàrdia and Marcelo MainaLourdes Guàrdia, Marcelo MainaOpen University of Catalonia (UOC)
Adaptability is different from resilience – and here’s how to nurture itIdentifying what adaptability is and how to boost it can help students make appropriate adjustments to optimise their academic and personal well-beingAndrew J. Martin, Paul Ginns, Rebecca J. CollieUNSW Sydney, University of Sydney
Arts-based methods to foster participatory and interactive learning Arts-based methods in university teaching centre individual human values and relationships as key contributors in learning. Anne Pässilä and Allan Owens offer advice on how this can be achievedAnne Pässilä, Allan OwensLappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT, University of Chester
Breaking language barriers: supporting non-native English-speaking studentsSteps that tutors can take to better support students who are non-native speakers of English and ensure they feel included and able to play an active role in their university communityJiajun Liu, Qian Wang , Shuai WangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Teach and talk: encouraging student dialogue in class Dialogic validation is about making students aware of the value their ideas bring to the classroom. Roehl Sybing discusses three simple principles that teachers can adopt to get students talkingRoehl SybingDoshisha University
The power of gender-sensitive mentoringMentoring is a powerful tool to enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance. This guide aims to help mentors adopt a gender-sensitive approach to support women and people who identify as women in teaching-focused rolesMarion CoderchDurham University
Learned words: using poetry to reflect on practices in higher educationPoetry writing can aid reflection on your teaching and learning or research practices, offering a fresh way of organising thoughts, as Sam Illingworth explainsSam IllingworthEdinburgh Napier University
When refuge isn’t safe: uncovering real-life stories to shape policyHuman stories that feed into research can be a powerful tool for driving policy change but need careful and sensitive handling, as Lizzie Kirsch explainsLizzie KirschUniversity of Birmingham, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Augmented reality in teaching: key challenges and how to overcome themWill Shüler identifies three challenges of integrating augmented reality into the classroom and shares advice on how university tutors might navigate themWill ShülerRoyal Holloway, University of London
If you want students to read more, consider asking them to read lessStudents can feel overwhelmed when faced with lengthy academic reading lists so how can educators help them develop their reading skills? Will Mason and Meesha Warmington share five actions to support students in tackling, even enjoying, their course literatureWill Mason , Meesha A WarmingtonUniversity of Sheffield
Student diaries as a tool to improve the university experienceDo you really know what your students experience during their studies? It is more complex than many surveys suggest. Using student diaries may support deeper understanding to improve student experiences, as Dan Herbert explainsDan HerbertUniversity of Birmingham
How campus layout influences social ties and research exchangeShorter distances between departments and offices can boost communication and exchange. But proximity is not the only way that campus design influences interactions among the university communityAndres SevtsukMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Meaning making: how universities can boost the uptake of edtech among facultyThe key to promoting the uptake of new edtech tools and teaching innovation among faculty, based on researchNa Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What does ‘taking sexual violence seriously’ look like at universities?Rates of sexual violence in universities are the highest in society, ONS data show. So what actions must universities take if they are serious about tackling this pernicious problem?Graham TowlDurham University
Walk the walk to benefit your academic researchWalking can be used to benefit academic research, help with problem-solving and promote creative thinking. Here, Anna Lois McKay explains the different ways it worksAnna Lois McKayUniversity of Leicester
A checklist for making disability inclusion a reality in higher education Actions that universities must take to promote equal access and opportunity for disabled students in higher education, based on a research-backed framework developed by Carol Evans and Xiaotong ZhuCarol Evans, Xiaotong ZhuCardiff University, University of Southampton, University of Lincoln
What can human behaviour analytics tell us about student learning?Human behaviour analytics could be the answer to enhanced student engagement and better learning experiences in computer-aided learning environmentsFang Chen, Kun YuUniversity of Technology Sydney
How to address bias in the classroom and in assessment in five stepsBiases can affect personal interactions, course design, learning activities, assessment and institutional practices, thus it is vital that educators work to remove bias from their teaching. Donna Hurford and Andrew Read share helpful approachesDonna Hurford, Andrew ReadUniversity of Southern Denmark
What’s next for AI in higher education?From assessment to ethics and job security, a new Jisc report highlights AI’s challenges and successes and provides insight into upcoming developmentsMichael WebbJisc
Address STEM inequality by reconceiving meritThe cultural yardsticks used to measure merit in STEM are warped with bias and often devalue women, people of colour and LGBTQ+ scientists with records equal to white heterosexual male peers. To fix STEM inequality, academia must reconceive meritMary Blair-Loy , Erin A. CechUniversity of California San Diego , University of Michigan
Co-creation: how to find the ‘super’ in supervisionCo-creation can bring together research supervisors and doctoral students to unpick the tensions and challenges in the supervisory relationship and seek solutions, researchers from the University of Warwick explainElena Riva, Louise Gracia, Rebecca LimbThe University of Warwick
Don’t be cruel: how to write a fair peer review reportNot every comment in a peer review report will be positive, but it is possible to highlight weaknesses and errors in a journal article while being constructive. After all, behind every manuscript are authors who have ploughed time and effort into the submissionSin Wang Chong, Shannon MasonThe University of Edinburgh, Nagasaki University
Why universities in emerging countries should invest in social media marketingWhy should higher education institutions in emerging countries invest in social media rather than flashy marketing campaigns to develop brand credibility and brand equity? Charitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, and Long Thang Van Nguyen explainCharitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, Long Thang Van Nguyen Northumbria University, RMIT University Vietnam
The evolving meaning of ‘corresponding authorship’ in researchHow the role of the corresponding author is changing in terms of research team dynamics and the perception of its meaning, and the implications for assuming the roleRachel Herbert, Alison McIntoshElsevier, University of St Andrews
An invisible minority: what is needed to support students with caring responsibilitiesStudents with caring responsibilities in the UK have no joined-up support. Jessica Iyamu and Ellie Brown make a call for policies to provide consistent help across all universities for this overlooked groupJessica Iyamu, Ellie Brown University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
Women in academia are doing too much non-promotable work – and that has to stopThe No Club shares advice for women about how to spend their time at work, how to change the environment to stop saddling women with unrewarded work, and prioritise the tasks that get noticedLinda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, Laurie WeingartCarnegie Mellon University , University of Pittsburgh
How to maximise student satisfaction with the flipped classroomWhat are the pedagogical, technical and social aspects that lecturers should consider to give students the best possible experience of the flipped classroom?Erkko SointuUniversity of Eastern Finland
Block mode of teaching in higher education: advantages and challengesBlock scheduling may be intense but can also foster student engagement and reduce stress. It needs careful implementation to realise its full benefitsAmir GhapanchiVictoria University
It is about ‘people knowing who I am’: reflections on how to guide inclusion work in universitiesAdvice on using a framework called ‘the Inclusion Compass’ to guide inclusion work within universities, based on a pan-European research project carried out to explore how this could work across higher educationGeorge Koutsouris, Lauren Stentiford , Tricia NashUniversity of Exeter
Improving learning through physical action and sensory perceptionDrawing on movement and sensory perception as part of learning can enhance outcomes, research shows. Sheila L. Macrine and Jennifer M. B. Fugate explain how to put this into practiceSheila L Macrine, Jennifer MB FugateUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Kansas City University
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 engagementMarge Ainsley, Rachel HeydeckerCarnegie UK
Coordinating co-authorsCo-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on trackSteven Bateman, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Using digital technology to get student affairs and faculty working together for better resultsWhen student affairs staff and faculty work together, it results in better learning experiences for students. Amy Greenstein and Steven Goss explain how digital tools can be used to support such partnershipsAmy Greenstein, Steven GossManhattan College, Northeastern University
Three tips for ‘unbundling’ an aspect of your university services Building partnerships with ed-tech firms and other providers involves ‘unbundling’ elements of university services to share tasks among all parties. Dawn Gilmore and Chinh Nguyen offer three tips on how to do this successfully Dawn Gilmore, Chinh Nguyen RMIT University, Curio
Engaging public health faculty to make healthier campus decisionsAs universities move from a crisis response to ongoing management of Covid-19, this guide outlines why and how to engage public health faculty in campus decision-makingDavid Johnson, Sarah WalshUniversity of Louisville, Eastern Michigan University
Supporting equity among students in group workNatasha Holmes and Kira Treibergs share strategies for preventing implicit biases affecting student group dynamics, and facilitating productive and equitable teamworkNatasha Holmes , Kira TreibergsCornell University
Deep and meaningful learning: taking learning to the next levelExplicitly linking prior knowledge and experience is key in engaging students in deep learning and transitions them away from passivity in learningAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Learning challenge and difficulty: calm seas do not make skilful sailorsFive strategies for university teachers to encourage students to use challenge, struggle and safe failure for effective long-term learningAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Learning to learn and higher-order thinking: it’s not just what to learn but how to learn Through deconstructing the thought processes that occur during learning, students understand how they learn and therefore learn more effectively Alexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Interactive learning: more than teamwork makes the dream workEducators can engineer, harness and guide social dynamics towards a positive learning experience rather than leaving students’ interaction to chanceAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Emotions and learning: what role do emotions play in how and why students learn?If educators understand the factors that interplay with emotional states to affect learning, they can work with this to enhance the learning experience. Here are six strategies to manage the role of emotions in learningAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Writing about the day job: levelling up scholarship across higher educationTutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim VealRussell Woodward, Tim VealUniversity Centre, Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
Contextual learning: linking learning to the real worldExperience in the professional world can set your students up for a seamless transfer from higher education to the world of workAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Learning as becoming: what do students become as a result of their higher education experience?A learning framework can help students understand their transition from higher education to the professional world as well as support their holistic experience of university life Alexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Managing individual research productivity in academic organisations: seven key insights Advice on steps institutions can take to boost the productivity and impact of researchers, based on a study by Olga Ryazanova and Jolanta JaskieneOlga Ryazanova , Jolanta JaskieneMaynooth University , ISM University of Management and Economics
Squid pro quo: using Squid Game to engage economics students Wayne Geerling explains how economics lecturers can draw on popular culture to demonstrate key concepts in a more relatable way that aids understanding, taking ‘Squid Game’ as an exampleWayne GeerlingMonash University
Adult ADHD and higher education: improving the student experienceAlex Conner and James Brown explain why adult ADHD is linked to underachievement in higher education and what institutions can do to support better outcomes for those with the conditionAlex Conner, James BrownUniversity of Birmingham, Aston University
Intersectionality and why in 2022 inclusion must allow for multiple identitiesUniversity diversity policies must include intersectionality, and now is the time make it happen. Paul Harpur, Dino Willox and Brooke Szucs offer five strategies for using diversity as a source of strength and opportunityPaul Harpur, Dino Willox, Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland
Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education?While support is available for people with a disability in universities, this is not translating to senior leadership positions – to the detriment of individuals and the sector as a whole, say Paul Harpur and Brooke SzücsPaul Harpur, Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland
Match sustainability learning outcomes to specific curricula to achieve SDG 4.7Ron Johnston provides a guide to embedding education for sustainable development into university courses by linking it with the learning outcomes of the core subject being taughtRon JohnstonUNESCO
Using action learning to improve interdisciplinary online teachingA guide to using action learning – questioning knowledge to find solutions – to evaluate and improve teaching practices, based on research by Na Li, Qian Wang, Jiajun Liu and Victoria MarsickNa Li, Qian Wang , Jiajun Liu, Victoria MarsickXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , Columbia University
Say my name: the importance of correct terms, titles and pronunciationJane Bryan shares lessons in handling people’s names with respect and sensitivity, ensuring correct use and pronunciation to boost feelings of belonging within institutionsJane BryanThe University of Warwick
Well-being pedagogies: activities and practices to improve the student experience online With many concerned about the mental health effects of learning remotely, Elena Riva shares helpful practices that can boost student well-being in the online teaching and learning environmentElena RivaThe University of Warwick
Using productive failure to activate deeper learning Manu Kapur explains how using a flipped-classroom approach, setting students problems that they are unable to tackle properly until they have been taught the associated concepts, deepens their learning through ‘productive failure’ Manu KapurETH Zurich
How does national culture affect the adoption of learning technology? Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang and Maria Limniou offer tips to counter the hidden cultural and social factors that reduce acceptance of virtual learning environments, based on their research Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Virtual classroom connections: enhancing three presence elements via online toolsNguyen Hoang Thuan and Pham Cong Hiep provide practical tips for enhancing three types of presence – teaching, social and cognitive – in online learning and teaching, based on their research Nguyen Hoang Thuan, Pham Cong HiepRMIT University Vietnam
Relationship building among globally diverse students in a borderless universityMonika Foster offers insights into why and how to encourage relationship-building between global learners by celebrating diversity and encouraging collaboration in teaching, learning and assessmentMonika FosterUniversity of Sunderland
Fostering freedom in PhD students: how supervisors can shape accessible paths for doctoral researchClive Palmer looks at alternative approaches to PhDs that open postgraduate research to more candidates – for professional development, career change or just love of learningClive PalmerUniversity of Central Lancashire
Online review exercises to improve student performance in large coursesOnline review exercises, used in combination with other learning activities, improve student engagement and learning performance in large online courses, Peng Cheng and Rui Ding explainPeng Cheng, Rui DingXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
The future of education in the real world: five shifts to consider for building a better learning environment Kyriaki Papageorgiou outlines shifts in higher education that should help academics in designing more effective teaching and in recognising what areas need in-person instruction and what can be done online Kyriaki PapageorgiouEsade
Equitable teaching that creates pathways to success for all students Andrew Estrada Phuong and co-authors present a framework for an adaptive equity-oriented pedagogy that helps diverse students achieve better resultsAndrew Estrada Phuong, Judy Nguyen, Fabrizio Mejia, Christopher Hunn, Dena MarieUniversity of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Orinda Academy
How resetting motivations can help faculty achieve better teaching and well-being during challenging times Faculty members’ personal motivations impacted their attitudes towards meeting the challenges of the pandemic, and in turn, their well-being and teaching quality, research suggests Martin Daumiller, Raven Rinas, Julia Hein, Stefan Janke, Oliver Dickhäuser, Markus DreselUniversity of Augsburg, University of Mannheim
Supporting self-directed learning across cultural boundaries Academics from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University draw on their research showing the Western teaching model based on ‘self-directed learning’ is effective among Chinese students coming from different educational and cultural contextsQian Wang , Chang Xiong, Jiajun LiuXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Serious play: boosting engagement in online courses through games Gaming techniques should be taken seriously as a way to keep students engaged in online courses, explains Dario De Notaris, based on his research into improving Mooc completion ratesDario De NotarisUniversity of Naples Federico II
Lessons on improving online teaching from a survey of students in Hong KongA survey of students in Hong Kong highlighted concerns relating to the efficacy of online teaching. Ka Ho Mok runs through key lessons for universities looking to improve their digital education Ka Ho MokLingnan University
Virtual exchange: supporting online collaboration to benefit all learnersVirtual exchanges enable group work between students in different locations, but studies show varied learning gains. Irina Rets and Bart Rienties use research to examine how instructors can manage virtual exchanges to ensure everyone benefits Irina Rets, Bart RientiesLancaster University, The Open University
A guide to effective digital course design and delivery from four online teaching expertsChrysi Rapanta consolidates the knowledge of four online teaching experts to produce guidance on what pedagogical content knowledge faculty need in order to develop effective digital coursesChrysi RapantaNOVA University Lisbon
Instant messaging for improving instructor feedback in distance learning One of the biggest challenges to online learning is lack of immediate instructor feedback, Justin Fendos’ research revealed. So his team trialled instant messaging to enable prompt responses Justin FendosDongseo University
Forum-based online teaching to improve student engagement and motivationA key challenge with online learning is maintaining student engagement and motivation. A forum-based teaching system, in which all students could see and compare their work within a shared online space, helped mitigate this challenge, researchers foundXiaowei Kang, Wen ZhangCapital Normal University, New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark
Guide learning by activating students’ inner feedbackDavid Nicol explains how students can be guided to make comparisons and feedback on their own work, rather than relying on instructor comments, for improved learning outcomesDavid NicolUniversity of Glasgow
How a flipped classroom model improves learning in online STEM courses STEM courses can be challenging to master online, but research by Atef Abuhmaid and Tao Tang shows a flipped classroom model improves outcomes. Here they outline the key lessons from their study Atef Abuhmaid, Tao TangThe Hashemite University, Chengdu University of Information Technology
Strategies for scaling up quality online courses in higher education As remote and blended learning models look set to remain in place, universities need to consider how to scale online courses while maintaining quality. Michael Fried and Jenna Joo outline three effective scaling strategiesMichael Fried , Jenna JooIthaka S+R
In defence of old-school teaching during a worldwide crisis The rapid move to online teaching risks lecturers becoming over reliant on technology and steadily disappearing from their own courses. Here Glenn Geher argues the case for instructors remaining at the heart of their classes and only using technology to support their teachingGlenn GeherState University of New York at New Paltz
Building an effective home studio for remote teaching Recording classes well from home can be a challenge but by getting the basics right you can create a simple studio set up which will support effective online teaching. Here, Sean Willems explains howSean WillemsUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
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