Multilingualism is a strength in teachingLanguage proficiency does not equal professional competence. Here’s how to use linguistic skills to teach and rethink what makes a good teacher Yanyan LiThe University of Warwick
Instead of producing finished graduates, aim to build adaptable people Employers aren’t looking for perfect specialists. It’s up to higher education to give graduates the skills to navigate uncertainty Nicolas KlotzAl Akhawayn University
AI’s fluent answers hide bias. Here’s how to teach students to see itAI advice arrives confident and efficient, which is why students don’t always notice what it assumes or when they stop deciding for themselves. Kamila Miller offers four classroom practices that make bias and dependence visibleKamila MillerUniversity of Reading
Open research by principle, not by checklistThink of open research as an overarching commitment to transparency, running through every stage of the process, rather than options to be ticked off. Here’s howAlice HowarthUniversity of Sheffield, UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN)
Recognise what Black African international students bring to the classroomHow academics can move beyond deficit narratives and help Black African international students leverage strengths they may not even be aware ofPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Why librarians should organise open research support around researchers, not servicesLibrarians could be key in helping academics navigate the open research life cycle. Here’s howAssemgul Temirkhanova , Yelizaveta Kamilova , Lazzat Arystanova , Ainash Yeleussizova Nazarbayev University
How AI agents can get students reasoning and reflectingInstead of giving students answers at the touch of a button, what if we designed AI agents to support active learning? Here’s how it worksChu Mui Kim, Tammy Wong Ting XinSingapore Institute of Technology
Want industry speakers? Get them in earlyGuest speakers offer an informed, personal perspective on their discipline and a chance for learners to make an in-person connection that a recording cannot replicate. Here’s how to maximise the benefits and get students to turn up Treasa Kearney, Anna EganUniversity of Liverpool, Manchester Metropolitan University
Paid research internships can level the playing field for bioscience studentsResearch experience is invaluable – but only if students can afford to take part. Learn about a scheme that supports under-represented studentsRichard Bowater, Carl Harrington, Anne Graham, Cathie MartinThe University of East Anglia
A beginner’s guide to open science Open science may seem impenetrable for early career researchers. Sarahanne Field explains what it is and how to get started Sarahanne FieldUniversity of Groningen
How to build buy-in for green lab practicesFaculty, staff and students opt out of sustainability conversations when they are not sure how to engage. A dedicated network can foster a lab community and share ways to reduce the environmental impact of researchJustis Allard-HaganUniversity of Alberta
Three ways to foster an interdisciplinary mindset in studentsInterdisciplinarity can feel vague and abstract. Read guidance on helping students understand how concepts are defined and how approaches to problems differ across disciplinesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Build a supportive learning community for graduate apprenticesGraduate apprentices are often split between campus and workplace, their status between student and employee. Here’s how to foster psychological safety between cohortsGary Gillon, Alan MacDonald, Elaine JacksonUniversity of the West of Scotland
Assessing students’ academic writing when AI can produce a first draftWhen finished text no longer reliably indicates students’ ability to produce structured formal prose, educators can ask them to show more of their writing and judgement processIgor B. MartinsLund University
Design learning experiences students cannot outsource to AIA good class creates a sequence of mental events that cannot be outsourced: prediction, surprise, judgement, revision and retrieval, writes Emilia SamitEmilia SamitNebrija University
Outreach activities for AI literacy: from sparking curiosity to lifelong learningFour principles for embedding AI literacy in university outreach, to create a sustainable learning ecosystemKenneth Wai-Ting LeungHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Teaching AI use in music for intercultural perspectives One way to navigate the tension between fear of AI’s impact on creativity and using it to enhance these processes is to take a human-centred approach to its use. Hyesoo Yoo explainsHyesoo YooVirginia Tech
Bridge the gap between university knowledge and societal challengesLet’s build a culture where local communities can benefit from ground-breaking research. Here’s how a funding programme helped develop research aligned with the SDGsLaura SalinasUniversidad Austral
To stop students procrastinating, collaborate with themTo help students start academic work on time, educators can use an approach that both guides them and pushes them to manage their own journeysItamar ShatzUniversity of Cambridge
You only get one first class of term – make it countHow to create a positive first impression and transform the first class from a passive briefing to an interactive launchpad for learning Svetoslav G. GeorgievXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How living labs bridge the gap between the classroom and the real worldTo help students connect their classroom learning to the messier results of the real world, perhaps living labs are the answer. Find out moreSivaneasan Bala KrishnanSingapore Institute of Technology
‘What I learned from being a university student again’ If educators want to understand student confidence, inclusivity, belonging and engagement, they could consider returning to the classroom as a learnerMarianne Savory, Beka Kimberley, Laura Oxley, Afua KudomUniversity of Leeds, Graduate Futures Institute
Simple ways to bring climate education into every classroomStrategies to empower students to engage with climate issues in ways that are relevant to their discipline, their futures and the world they are enteringBrittany Vermeulen , Ümit KennedyWestern Sydney University
Three shifts in course design to update pedagogies for the AI eraHow can education truly prepare students for the unpredictability of the working world? Find three ways to encourage students to develop the skills they’ll needPhilip Y. LamHong Kong University of Science and Technology
How document-grounded AI can support inclusive learningWhen educators restrict an AI model to a defined collection of trusted inputs, they can introduce students to academic materials in a flexible and interactive way. Here, Imran Khan shares five practical insightsImran KhanBirmingham City University
How to design an asynchronous COIL projectIntercultural online projects work best when designed around learning journeys with multiple pathways for participation. Read guidance on fostering connection, trust and engagementBhawana Shrestha, Chiraz Retimi, Ana MaganoXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , University of Djelfa, Agrupamento de Escolas da Damaia
Make AI literacy a foundational element of your course designWith AI becoming commonplace in nearly every industry, educators need to intentionally integrate AI into the learning process. Here’s how to do it, ethically and transparentlyAndrea Ramirez-Salgado, Darius Brown, Soohyoun Ahn, Tom ZhangUniversity of Florida
‘Success in academia needs a metric for how scholarship improves lives’If we want universities to address society’s greatest challenges, we should ask ourselves how our work makes the world better in tangible, measurable ways. Bobby Vance explains how this question has shaped his careerBobby VanceVirginia Tech
How to redesign a university curriculum at scaleIndustries are being shaped by AI, climate change and demographic and geopolitical shifts. We must redesign curricula to better prepare graduates, says Kathryn WoodsKathryn WoodsUCL
We must stop treating internationalisation as something dependent on an aeroplaneStudying abroad can open students’ minds to the world – but the barriers to physical mobility are mounting. It’s time for a rethinkAnthony ManningArden University
‘You can’t just lecture students any more’GenAI does not make lecturers redundant, but it does weaken one-way content delivery as a reason to bring students together, writes Debra Page. She shares four practical shifts to teaching in the age of AIDebra PageUniversity of Reading
How a studio-based format transforms online teaching Online teaching works best when teaching, facilitation and technical delivery are treated as complementary professional roles. Read guidance on studio-based deliveryMultiple authorsCranfield University
Move beyond technical skills and embed AI literacy that teaches students to questionLearning to use artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly is essential, but it is not enough. Educators should also prepare students to question, influence and shape the future of AI. Find out howKatie Ledingham, Sarah HartleyThe University of Exeter
How to use AI voice cloning to accelerate online course designAn artificial intelligence voice-cloning feature can make video content production more time efficient, responsive and agile. This guide offers a practical, ethical road map for replicating instructor audio Ramon Rodriguez, Winston M. KingGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
The understanding gap – and how AI can help university educators close itStudents often fall behind long before assessments reveal it. Identifying gaps in understanding during teaching – and using AI for just-in-time support – could transform learning, writes Zabin VisramZabin VisramGlion Institute of Higher Education
Stop making assumptions about studentsBy designing assumptions out of the welcome experience, we can better prepare students to navigate the transition to university. Kelly Edmunds and Lucy Kemp offer practical strategiesKelly Edmunds , Lucy KempThe University of East Anglia
Co-creation from a student’s perspectiveDespite its reputation for embedding autonomy and collaboration skills, for students, co-creation can feel like a box-ticking exercise. Find five practical steps for making it a genuine partnershipAva DohertyUniversity of Oxford
Exhortation does not achieve impact – it requires system designRecognising universities’ quieter impact on society goes beyond publications. It requires people who capture evidence and narratives across education, student development, innovation and entrepreneurship and ecosystem development as well as researchLily KongSingapore Management University
How a university coding competition develops future skillsHow to create a pressure cooker environment that forces rapid problem-solving and collaboration among students from different disciplinesOğuz ŞentürkIstanbul Aydin University
A four-step writing protocol to teach students how to practise attentionHarness writing and composition teaching to help students develop their capacity for sustained attention. A simple classroom activity can get you started Leonard Nalencz University of Mount Saint Vincent
‘Higher education needs more of the empathetic mindset’Empathy, listening and imagination must remain central to how we educate future leaders, writes Lu Liu. The human qualities that make innovation meaningful are at risk when universities over-emphasise technical capabilityLu LiuVirginia Tech
Common challenges in academic collaboration and how to overcome themAcademic collaboration requires more than goodwill and good communication. These strategies can help collaborators navigate tensions around critique, hierarchy, incentives and AI-assisted researchYan Jin, Ye Bai, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Who provides academic skills support at your institution? The answer may be more complex than you think Academic skills support can end up spread between teams and departments. Here’s a guide to who’s providing what and how to coordinateSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
How to create a virtual field trip Virtual field trips have the potential to prepare students more thoroughly for experiences on location. Here’s how to put one togetherJames Allen University of Southampton
Why we should encourage a stretched transition to universityOffering more information before and throughout university reduces the pressure on both students and staff and can help build a sense of belonging, says Becky LewisBecky LewisThe University of East Anglia
Open research won’t slow your career down – it’s the smartest way to build itIs open research a virtue that early career researchers can’t afford? Here’s how to make open practices work for you from your very first project – without adding hours to your weekJesse XiaoThe Education University of Hong Kong
How part-time lecturers can protect their professional identityYou can teach hundreds of students, design learning activities, mark assessments and support academic success – yet still feel like a visitor in your own institution. Find out how to establish a sense of belonging as a part-time visiting lecturerKatherine Mansfield, Yaz OshoUniversity of Westminster
A simple research laboratory protocol to yield better scientistsLack of clear expectations among researchers who share a laboratory can waste time, erode trust and impede scientific progress. A universal agreement can make communication, collaboration and mutual respect a deliberate part of lab culture Idriss Njike, Neil GargUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Why AI makes a growth mindset fundamental for university students How to encourage students to use AI as a reflective learning partner to strengthen weaknesses and respond to instructor feedbackAna Li ZhongXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
The key to designing outreach activities students rememberFive ways to spark students’ curiosity during outreach activities and encourage them to keep exploringKenneth Wai-Ting LeungHong Kong University of Science and Technology
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