AI can help you unearth the story in your lecturesHow AI can help you separate ‘making sense’ from design, build a clear story arc and create a visual narrative that earns attention and trustIrina GokhDe Montfort University
How to establish a community of practice for co-creationTo co-create research-informed teaching, a group of educators established a community of practice with doctoral students. Here’s how it workedKara ChanHong Kong Baptist University
Developing a Kantian transnational clinical legal education programme Enabling students to engage in supervised cross-border legal work bridges theory and practice while equipping them for a globalised landscape. Omar Madhloom and Martin Sticker outline the benefits, challenges and pathways forwardOmar Madhloom, Martin StickerUniversity of Southampton, The University of Bristol
Maximise student satisfaction in creative education: part twoIn the second part of this guide to achieving 100 per cent student satisfaction results in the National Student Survey, here’s why creating community and centring mental well-being made a differenceKate Cotter , Elizabeth McLaughlinUniversity of the West of Scotland
Use the five stages of grief to guide academic staff through AI adoptionAs generative AI reshapes teaching and assessment, resistance is often as emotional as it is pedagogical. Drawing on Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ framework, Michael Mehmet and Rushana Khusainova offer advice for supporting staff through the realities of AI adoptionMichael Mehmet, Rushana KhusainovaThe University of Bristol, University of Wollongong
How early career lecturers can neutralise age-based assumptions in the classroomWith structure and clarity, new or young university teachers can confidently lead classrooms where students are older than they are. Here, Dikshitha Madisetty offers five strategiesDikshitha MadisettyUniversity of Europe for Applied Sciences
Ethical AI: safeguards for the research revolutionArtificial intelligence can accelerate discovery in ways humans alone cannot. For Hongliang Xin, the key is pairing AI’s power with ethical safeguards, institutional governance and responsible oversightHongliang XinVirginia Tech
Teaching design in 3D: blending sketching, AI and ARGenAI can do more than generate images – it can spark design students’ ability to imagine objects and spaces in 3D. Here’s howLesly Pliego , Fernanda Peña, Antonio JuárezTecnológico de Monterrey
The prediction problem in management researchDoes a research-based explanation hold when applied to new situations? Here’s how to predict the future as well as clarifying the presentAhmed Maged Nofal, Frédéric DelmarEMLyon Business School
From shortcut to support: GenAI’s role in essay-writingA guide to moving beyond panic and prohibition, showing how educators can set clear, evidence-informed boundaries that turn GenAI from an essay-writing shortcut into a meaningful learning supportLuis Moisés López FloresTecnológico de Monterrey
Small shifts to nurture a design thinking mindset in university teachingDesign thinking, with its focus on problem-solving in a structured way, can help ready students for the workplace – and doesn’t require a curriculum overhaul, writes Asrif YusoffAsrif YusoffUniversity of Greenwich
How financial literacy empowers first-generation studentsInstitutions that aspire to be truly inclusive must go beyond scholarships and access policies to embed financial literacy, writes Manjari Sharma. This can be done through workshops, mentoring and career servicesManjari SharmaChrist (Deemed to be University)
When GenAI makes answers cheap, assessment must value judgementGenerative AI has not broken assessment; it has exposed its weaknesses. Moving beyond bans and blind adoption requires redesigning assessment to reclaim pedagogical agency and make student judgement visibleKisito F. NzembayieTrinity College Dublin
Strategies to promote belonging from the first day of term – and beyondCreate a supportive learning environment for a sense of community among your students, by deploying strategies to lay the foundations and build on themMultiple authorsAdelaide University
Connected classrooms: building belonging, trust and well-beingLearning communities that are grounded in trust, psychological safety and holistic support give students space to explore and share their talentsChristie StewartGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Guide students through four stages of cognitive developmentCritical thinking does not develop automatically. Using William Perry’s model of cognitive development, Adeola A. Matthew shows how lecturers can help students progress from simplistic, dualistic thinking to more reflective and reasoned judgementAdeola A. Matthew The University of the West Indies
Why trauma-informed education could be a university’s smartest investmentResponding to struggling students with empathy and flexibility can benefit the whole campus. Here’s how to create a culture of compassionHind LebdaouiAl Akhawayn University
Harnessing AI to expand scientific discoveryFrom drug design to climate modelling, artificial intelligence can process data at scales far beyond human capacity. Hongliang Xin argues that the future of research lies in harnessing agentic AI through human-guided discoveryHongliang XinVirginia Tech
Maximise student satisfaction in creative education: part oneDisappointed with your National Student Survey satisfaction results? One teaching team turned theirs around with reflection and collaboration – here’s howKate Cotter , Elizabeth McLaughlinUniversity of the West of Scotland
Tips for running engaging tutorialsPractical strategies for turning tutorials into active, inclusive learning spaces, from designing hands-on activities and valuing student contributions to building rapport and providing effective feedbackAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
What must change? Towards gender-equitable and inclusive academic communitiesUniversity leadership has a responsibility to support gender equity that goes beyond simply holding senior roles, writes Lily Kong. Here, she calls for changes in career pathways, workload allocation and service expectations to open space for more womenLily KongSingapore Management University
Don’t forget HR when building a student-centred universityHR staff can be invaluable in shaping the student experience. Here’s how to keep them in the loopIgor KimNazarbayev University
Make team-based learning work for neurodivergent studentsStudents with autism, ADHD and dyslexia often struggle in team-based learning contexts. Read advice for tailoring this activity to specific learning needs and reducing overstimulationMultiple authorsUniversity of Bath, University of Bradford
From model collapse to citation collapse: risks of over-reliance on AI in the academyThe way GenAI surfaces sources for literature reviews risks exacerbating the citation Matthew effect, writes David Joyner. Here, he offers ways to prevent AI-driven search from blunting the impact of new researchDavid JoynerGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How vertical tutoring builds communityStudents on joint or interdisciplinary degrees often struggle to feel they truly belong. Vertical tutoring – a structured, cross-year peer support model – offers a solutionOwen Tomlinson, Mary O’LearyThe University of Exeter
Be the conductor of your own GenAI orchestra for academic writingInstead of using a single GenAI tool to create a one-note research paper, why not tune up an orchestra of machine assistants?Aditi Jhaveri, Nora Binte Hussin, Siyang Zhou Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
How can we revive the popularity of exchanges and study trips? Make students feel safeIn the first of a five-part series on outbound student mobility, Lucas Lixinski looks at what care is due to students travelling overseas as part of their studies, and how this can incentivise or deter them from spending time in other countries Lucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
Alumna, alumnus, alumni: how can graduates influence current and future students?Are universities mobilising one of their most impactful tools to boost student recruitment, improve graduate employability and strengthen the student experience: the alumni community? Nicole Chapman, Jessica BoxallUniversity of Southampton
Five steps to successful company-led projects in higher educationCompany-led projects can boost graduate earnings and strengthen institutional partnerships. Here’s how to get them off the groundWahiba ChairUniversity Canada West
Don’t cry for me, academia: gamifying the early career experienceWajeehah Aayeshah created the online card game Academic Tears to boost empathy for early career academics, and explored a new way of communicating research. Here’s how she did itWajeehah Aayeshah University of Melbourne
Beyond search: how AI agents are redefining researchAI-augmented research can speed up processes such as literature review and data synthesis. Here, Ali Shiri looks at functionality of three AI agentsAli ShiriUniversity of Alberta
Three steps to sustainable university-industry-government alliancesA framework for building robust partnerships that embed real-world experience into the curriculum, moving from single-course innovation to full programme transformationQiong Ji, Junsong ChenXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What is developmental editing, and why does your scholarly manuscript need it?Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editingLaura Portwood-StacerPrinceton University
How teachers become students’ growth partners in learningSimple habits can transform students’ silence and hesitation into conversation and curiosity, making the university classroom a dynamic space for learning and growthYongjia LinMacau University of Science and Technology
Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learnersAdult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experienceRussell Woodward, Ian RodwellUniversity Centre Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
Beyond overexposure: how academics can reclaim agency on LinkedInAs LinkedIn shifts from online CV to personal branding stage, Jasmine Mohsen explores how scholars can reclaim agency, set boundaries and build sustainable digital identities without succumbing to overexposureJasmine MohsenSP Jain London School of Management
A guide to arts-based methods in medical researchAchieve a deeper understanding of human experiences by deploying the creative practices in research. Here’s howHeather SpoonerUniversity of Florida
Using design sprints to reimagine university learning experiences With a human-centred approach and the incentive of a short time frame, design sprints can bring multiple perspectives together to reimagine modules and curriculaJames Forde, Iria LopezUniversity of Leeds, Independent consultant
Student support in the university classroomBoost student success with advice on providing support that enables students flourish in their studiesKiera O’Brien, Campus contributorsCampus
How to integrate development pathways for higher education professionalsGetting the best out of all employees means taking an intentional approach to staff development. This guide outlines four CPD categories and how to scaffold themSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
How technology can amplify connections in online classroomsTechnology does not replace human connection. Here's how thoughtfully designed digital practices can make student support more accessible and responsive Bhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Effective support means meeting university students where they areMeaningful student support starts in the classroom, the lab and the everyday relationships that faculty build with learners. Carrie Fearer shares practical strategies – from accessibility to co-creationCarrie FearerVirginia Tech
Entrustment-based supervision and assessment: a how-to guideImplementing entrustable professional activities into assessment can help transit students to entry-level practice. Here’s how it was done in a physiotherapy courseRahizan ZainuldinSingapore Institute of Technology
How I use AI tools to enhance EFL students’ speaking skillsAI tools can help students of English as a foreign language build confidence in academic speaking by offering structured practice opportunities, personalised feedback and support with idea generation. Ka Ho To explains howKa Ho ToXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Doing outreach with children? Start with bricks, questions and storytellingWhen the climate crisis dominates headlines but often feels too large for meaningful action, how can university researchers invite the next generation to engage, imagine and lead? Here, Nadera Assim shares insights from a workshop on compostingNadera AssimUniversity of Southampton
Build bridges between disciplines to foster interdisciplinarityFive practical steps to build sustainable interdisciplinary collaboration, informed by first-hand experience of setting up an interdisciplinary research instituteMayer Cabrera-FloresCETYS Universidad
Let’s teach students to see the fingerprintsDoes humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-OziebloRenia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Digital assumptions versus global realities in transnational education Connectivity and access remain key challenges as universities in the Global North extend provision beyond their borders. Reflective questions about the experience of TNE students and staff can help ensure courses remain relevant and inclusiveTabetha Newman, Elizabeth NewallJisc
Tips for introducing complex design software in the classroomAs design education becomes increasingly digital, educators face the challenge of integrating powerful simulation and modelling software without overwhelming students. Adalberto Tamez Alanis offers guidanceAdalberto Tamez AlanisTecnológico de Monterrey
How does the brain learn? And why don’t we teach that way?Neuroscience shows traditional teaching is not enough. Instead, an experiential approach can return learning to its natural orderMussab Aswad Nasser Centre for Science and Technology
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