Preparing students for the workplace? Alumni could be the keyThe alumni community have been exactly where students are now. Here’s how harnessing their expertise and guidance can be invaluable María MansonUniversidad Austral
‘Close your laptop, use your brain’How thoughtful technology use and analogue activities can engage distracted students and reduce overreliance on AILauren B. ClarkUCL
AI literacy as habit, not bolt-onLet’s avoid teaching students that AI is a topic separate from the rest of the course content. Instead, embed it in course design. Find out howLucy S. Méndez SantiagoUniversidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
How applied theatre can help students examine the ethics of AIWhy not harness theatre to spark students’ exploration of the ethical dilemmas embedded in AI design, deployment and regulation? Jon Catherwood-Ginn explains how educators can do just thatJon Catherwood-GinnVirginia Tech
What sets great teachers apart?A great teacher is there to inspire students, not through theatrics of personality but because of a burning love of their subject, writes Steve LambertSteve Lambert University of Chester
How to spot bias in your own teaching – and what to do about itBias can materialise as a set of habits no one thought to question. Here’s how to look at your own teaching with clear eyesDami FolayanArden University
Learning shouldn’t have a graduation dateAI’s pace of change is challenging the idea that education is something we complete at the beginning of adult life. Drawing on lifelong learning expertise, Aidan McGowan shares five lessons for extending the university-learner relationship across a careerAidan McGowanQueen’s University Belfast
The world is not a case study: teaching business judgement with the Bloomberg TerminalA software program can give students a better proxy for business environments and help them make better decisions. Learn howIrina GokhDe Montfort University
Three steps to introduce transfer students to career servicesStudents who arrive at university midway through their studies often miss out on vital introductory courses, and the opportunity to discover the career services centre with confidence. Here’s how to remedy thatRoxanna M. Ruiz-Vázquez , Adrienne L. ProvostUniversity of Florida
International scholars’ real-world strategies in academic writingStudents writing in English as a second language bring a practical and targeted approach to research, reading and writing. Xinqiang Li explains how he integrated these lessons into his teachingXinqiang LiMichigan State University
Co-creation isn’t simply asking for students’ viewsHow to prepare, support and work with student co-creators so that diverse perspectives can genuinely shape changeManjula PatrickUCL
Give students space to practise the soft skills they’ll need for the workplaceDon’t leave the development of soft skills up to chance – they can be the difference between one graduate candidate and another. Here’s how to build them into teaching Hanene DupratAl Akhawayn University
Why AI literacy must include supporting student – and faculty – well-beingIn embedding artificial intelligence into curricula without considering how it shapes students’ thinking, relationships and sense of self, educators risk switching one problem for another. Amy Allen and David Hicks offer an approach to help ensure well-being in the age of AIAmy Allen, David HicksVirginia Tech
How can we ease Muslim law students’ transition into the workplace?Muslim law students might feel a sense of belonging at law school but what happens when they enter the profession? Maria Bhatti and Sandy Noakes outline tips for making that transition more inclusiveMaria Bhatti, Sandy NoakesWestern Sydney University, University of Sydney
A tool for teaching argumentative writing to EFL studentsEven students with a solid grasp of English can find it hard to construct coherent arguments in their academic writing. A six-week training course centred around an AI-powered corpus platform could help, writes Liu Kanglong Liu KanglongThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
What the movement to integrate the arts and health can teach us about making research matter Moving research into action requires more than publishing evidence. Stories, images, trusted messengers and examples of uptake can build public acceptance, shift what people see as possible and help evidence become practice and policyNisha SajnaniNew York University
How to turn students’ smartphone confidence into academic digital literacyConfidence using apps and social media doesn’t always indicate that first-year students can use university systems. Here are four ways how to make sure their practical computing habits are up to scratch Nassir Ibrahim, Jameson Tucker, Imran KhanBirmingham City University
Don’t ban GenAI: teach students to question itBy turning AI output into an object of collective enquiry, educators can teach a valuable habit: rather than simply asking whether an answer is correct, asking what makes it credible, writes Mert Can AtarMert Can AtarIstanbul Aydin University
How to build a sustainable digital humanities ecosystemDigital humanities is about more than adopting new technologies. It depends on bringing people, expertise and ideas together – and creating the structures to help them thrive, says Mara OlivaMara OlivaUniversity of Reading
We promise our graduates will be employable. Are we keeping that promise?How can our degree programmes prepare future graduates to be employable and equipped? Chathura Sooriya-Arachchi envisages a better wayChathura Sooriya-ArachchiUniversity of Westminster
Beyond lived experience: choosing effective candidates for identified rolesRoles that centre diversity, equity and inclusion research and practice should be filled by candidates with lived experience. For recruitment teams outside these communities, however, it is not always clear what to consider or what to ask in an interview Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland
How can we better support female autistic students?Autism can manifest differently in women and girls. Learn how small changes, such as warning students before making changes to classroom layouts, can make all the differenceSarah GuestUniversity of Chester
Universities create structured opportunities for students – but what happens in the spaces between?Closer attention should be paid to what happens once students walk out of an event or workshop or complete a project – this is where the real impacts can be seen and further developed, writes Tosin AdebisiTosin AdebisiThe London School of Economics and Political Science
It’s time to stop celebrating resilienceWhen universities ask their staff to do more with less, is it really a test of individual fortitude? Rachelle McKay explains why we should stop praising enduranceRachelle McKayDalhousie University
What is authentic about ‘authentic learning’?The catch-all term ‘authentic’ can distinguish certain teaching, practical and assessment tasks as being more valuable than others, but educators need to ask what assumptions underpin the label, writes J. Patrick WilliamsJ. Patrick WilliamsNanyang Technological University
Beyond access: what Muslim women can teach universities about inclusionUniversities have made significant progress with widening participation, but access alone does not create belonging. Here are four ways to build environments that recognise and support Muslim womenAmena AmerUCL
The balancing act involved in teaching a class of mixed-ability students Have you faced a situation where half of your class are subject-matter experts, and the other half are absolute beginners? Find practical strategies for bringing novices up to speed while keeping experts motivatedLolita EdralinThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Don’t just assemble an interdisciplinary research team, design oneBeing intentional about collaboration across fields results in a more responsive, open and effective research project. Seyedahmad Rahimi shares advice for ensuring the right people are working together in the right waySeyedahmad RahimiGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
What students need to learn beyond the curriculumUniversities cannot assume students know how to engage in self-directed study and campus life. Clear direction and signposting can help arrivals flourish inside and outside the classroom, colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University write Katharina De Vita, Lucy Pittaway, Melanie McHaleManchester Metropolitan University
Make tech work in large online coursesStudents on large online courses can sometimes feel like a face among the crowd. Keep them engaged with interactive activities such as digital escape rooms or business simulatorsNelly Ramirez Vásquez Tecnológico de Monterrey
Three lessons that outreach can teach us about enriching our own work University staff can benefit from outreach as much as its participants. Oliver Rossetti explores three principles that can drive positive change within institutions, as well as beyondOliver RossettiArden University
‘Collaboration is not a slogan or aspiration but a deliberate educational practice’Higher education leaders often praise interdisciplinary collaboration, but their systems make it difficult to achieve. For innovation to flourish, universities must teach students and faculty to work across disciplines – and differencesLu LiuVirginia Tech
Before you write a trade book, consider a reality checkThinking of turning your research into a book for general readers? Two consultants who guide academics through the publishing process share what to weigh before you beginK. Anne Amienne, Daniela BleiScholars & Writers
Helping students find and learn from high-quality sourcesFrom celebrating your university library to demonstrating your own source selection process, learn strategies to help students confront increasing misinformation and disinformation onlineTom HaywardUCL
Listen up: why audio assessment needs better design Without intention, an assessment based on podcasting can end up confusing students. Here’s why intention is keyEleanor RosebladeUniversity of Westminster
If a chatbot can pass your assignment, you are grading the wrong thingAny task whose assessed object is a final number or tidy conclusions is not measuring students’ thinking, writes Lucas Long. He shares three ways to put the reasoning back at the centre of learningLucas LongUniversity of West Florida
Diamond open access publishing: what it is and how to do itFor researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics Rebecca WojturskaThe University of Edinburgh
A beginner’s guide to systems thinking in education for sustainable developmentSystems thinking can better equip students to engage with sustainability challenges. It helps to treat it as a competence and a journey, says Fatima Lopez CastellanosFatima Lopez CastellanosThe University of Bristol
Bring open science into the classroomTo truly change science, the next generation of researchers must understand not only open science practices but also the values behind them. Find three ways to introduce them to studentsMadeleine PownallUniversity of Leeds
Training tomorrow’s citizen scientists in introductory science coursesFaculty who teach large introductory STEM courses often experience burnout, writes Michael Evans. Thinking of yourself as a trainer of citizen scientists and seeing your field in the world around you can help keep teaching freshMichael EvansGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Broaden your research impact with open educational resourcesOpen educational resources help communicate research outcomes and contribute to shared knowledge. Read about examples and guidance on how to create them Lorna Campbell, Stephanie FarleyThe University of Edinburgh
Eight ways universities can foster an open research culture nowMake open research routine by creating a culture that welcomes questions and acknowledges uncertainty. Here’s how Etienne RoeschUniversity of Reading
The interdisciplinary benefits of navigating a medical PhD as an engineerCrossing disciplinary boundaries can be challenging, but an engineering mindset can bring fresh solutions to clinical challenges. Bendegúz Juhos explores how to bridge the gap, use open access to researchers’ benefit and find support to innovateBendegúz JuhosSemmelweis University
How to make interdisciplinary teaching a reality While disciplinary expertise remains important, future graduates will increasingly need broader capabilities to cope with uncertainty and change. Lei Zeng offers advice on how to develop themLei ZengThe University of Manchester
Why first-year courses should be pass/fail – and how to make the case at your institutionFirst-year students suffer from disproportionate levels of stress. But there’s one structural fix that costs almost nothing: pass/fail assessment in year one. Find six steps to implement changeLasha MarkozashviliNazarbayev University
Memorable teaching doesn’t just transfer knowledge – it transforms perspectiveEducators may often ask themselves how to make teaching more engaging. A better question is how to create learning experiences that fundamentally change the way students thinkAndrew Gipe-LazarouVirginia Tech
Scholarship is not a linear journey: how to encourage students to ‘drift’ The structured nature of academic writing obscures the messiness of scholarship. Meandering is an important part of the research process, says Lauren B. ClarkLauren B. ClarkUCL
Five ways to integrate open research into teachingOpen research shapes how psychological science is conducted yet it is often absent from the way psychology is taught. Here are five practical ways to integrate open research into the curriculum Charlotte PenningtonAston University
‘Belonging should not mean only that students feel welcome’ Universal design for learning ensures students are not only present but able to participate. Taking her cue from a South Korean television series, Sunah Cho uses three questions to address the ‘kkakdugi’ problem in higher educationSunah ChoUniversity of British Columbia
How an algorithm can lift dissertation supervision allocation above mere logisticsA data-driven method can turn the administrative chore of matching dissertation students with the right supervisor into an educational opportunity. Ana Santos explains how it worksAna SantosIndependent academic
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