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Creativity in higher education How to encourage original thinking, problem solving, inventiveness and enjoyment among students and staff
Creativity is a vital component of innovation and problem-solving, driving some of the brightest ideas in science and the humanities. It is heralded as one of the most desirable attributes by employers , yet many courses leave students little room for creative exploration. This spotlight collection looks at how university faculty and staff can foster creativity for themselves and their students.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. How to embed creativity more fully into university curricula
Five key strategies to enhance student creativity through university curricula that encourage exploration and enquiry
Making space for creativity in higher education
Paul Moss explains why and how university tutors should create opportunities for creative exploration among students within …
A bit of creativity can go a long way when teaching online
It ’ s crucial to shake things up to stop online delivery from homogenising even the most disparate teaching styles , says Constanza …
Developing an explorer mindset to build resilience
Developing an ‘ explorer mindset ’ can help faculty and students build resilience by moving from fear to curiosity , as Portia …
The arts and humanities have not been forgotten : finding funding post - pandemic
Edward Harcourt on why the arts and humanities are vital to tackling societal challenges and what funding streams are available to research within these disciplines
Social sciences , humanities and arts are critical for sustainability
The neglect of social sciences , humanities and arts is at the heart of why the shift to sustainability has been slow − and why it may eventually fail , say Eric Neumayer and Charles Joly
Connecting research and humanities through creative collaborations
Creative collaborations between students in different disciplines can offer opportunities to gain “ real world ” experience and apply …
Creative writing to hone critical thinking
Parag Dandgey shares creative - writing activities designed to improve students ’ critical - thinking skills by developing their understanding of …
Want to be a better teacher ? My daughter showed me we need to play more
Testing silly ideas and pushing boundaries are crucial − and liberating − but universities must provide digital spaces where we can do so …
Creating internship opportunities : showing employers the value in humanities and social sciences
Jonathan Sim describes how he engaged with local employers to open internship opportunities to humanities and social sciences students who would not previously have been considered
Using digital scholarship to enhance public engagement
Having been pushed to the sidelines of academia for too long , public engagement projects can take a central role in digital courses , furthering students ’ learning and reaching wider audiences , explains Warren Stanislaus
Students as educators : the value of assessed blogs to showcase learning
Assessed blogs can help translate the thrill of interactive learning into tangible outcomes that enrich and showcase students ’ knowledge . …
Translating creative assessment styles online : Blackboard learning journals
Traditional exams can inhibit students , while more creative assessments provide a forum where their talent and knowledge can …
Rethinking assessment in line with the changing world of work
Sarah Montano offers insight on redesigning assessment in the digital space to test the skills students will need in their future careers
Gamification in the classroom : what have we learned ?
Shuhan Li and Olivia Sun share what they learned when testing out gamification strategies and technologies to tackle challenges presented by online learning
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 rates
How to re - energise your online classroom and inspire creativity
Sparking creativity among students learning remotely through a screen can be challenging . Here , Constanza Pacher …
Get serious about humour in your online classroom
Humour can grab and hold students ’ attention . Abha Ahuja and Trang Nguyen outline ways to introduce more laughter into online classes
How to design unforgettable class activities that help students learn better
These teaching techniques are designed to pique students ’ emotions and lodge key lessons more firmly in their memories
