A trauma-informed approach to researchPractical strategies for researchers engaging with trauma-related issues and participants with experience of traumaHelen Anne Nolan, Vicky PanossianThe University of Warwick
How to build inclusion into a transnational campus from day oneWhile robust EDI policies are essential, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts become truly meaningful when visible representation and everyday interactions are prioritised across the institutionAnupama Saini University of Southampton
How LinkedIn helped me create research collaborationsLinkedIn can help researchers build international collaborations, but only when it is treated as a professional community, not just a digital CV. Follow these tips to grow your profileJulian C. Pena-Bermudez Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Five words and a GenAI prompt to spark deeper online learningA five-stage framework, enhanced by GenAI, can help educators create more interactive, inclusive and responsive online learning experiences that boost student engagement and learning onlineMaría Robertha Leal Isida, Dania Arriola Arteaga Tecnológico de Monterrey
Turning student data into student successData alone will not ensure effective student support. From careers to well-being and disability services, using it successfully requires collaboration between academic and professional services, training and shared accountability, writes Aleata Alstad-CalkinsAleata Alstad-Calkins University of Roehampton
When it comes to AI, faculty are from Mars and students are from VenusStudents and academics are on different planets in terms of AI use, creating a culture of distrust and secrecy. Dina Kamel offers three ways to close the gapDina KamelThe University of Portsmouth
Building a consistent university voiceBy combining a comprehensive style guide with practical workshops and continuous feedback, among other strategies, universities can ensure English communications are clear, professional and consistentXinmin HanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Faculty must embrace the ‘messy middle’ to guide AI proficiencyThe primary source of institutional AI proficiency must be universities themselves, not the technology companies who offer training for their platforms. Without that agency, we risk surrendering educational practice to commercial interests, write Amy Allen and David HicksAmy Allen, David HicksVirginia Tech
Equip students to champion human creativity over machine outputsPublishing educators are ideally placed to encourage students to see through the GenAI hype and recognise the value of human creativity. Explore and reflect on the tools with these tipsSimon RowberryUCL
It’s time to take the well-being of online postgraduate students seriouslyAs online taught postgraduate provision expands, programme teams need practical ways to support student well-being at a distance. Julien le Jeune d’Allegeershecque shares five ways educators can make a measurable differenceJulien le Jeune d’AllegeershecqueImperial College London
Making public work count in academiaPractical advice for universities and departments that want to begin including public work meaningfully in hiring, tenure and promotion standardsDavid PerryUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities
Combat sustainability burnout by giving students the tools to actStudents care deeply about climate change – here’s how to design teaching to prevent them feeling powerless as a resultSoheil Davari University of Bath
Why AI adoption in universities is really a question of trustTo encourage AI use that aligns with institutional policies, university governance must prioritise transparency, usability and academic autonomy. Learn howIsabel Fischer , Susanne Beck, Joe NandhakumarThe University of Warwick
‘Employability is more than getting a job’Careers services go beyond preparing students for immediate graduate positions. They equip students to navigate their professional lives over time, to progress and adapt through change. Gemma Kenyon explains the nuances of delivering employability at scale Gemma KenyonCity St George’s, University of London
How do we teach AI literacy when students already think they’re experts?Students don’t need help from their educators to keep up with AI. But what we can do is encourage them to question it more. Here’s howAbderrahim AgnaouAl Akhawayn University
Defining and developing students’ critical AI literacyBy the time they arrive at university, most students are using AI. So, with the lines between AI use and original work increasingly blurred, academia now needs to teach them how to use the tools criticallyAmy Allen, David HicksVirginia Tech
Why faculty support should look more like a writing centreWhy do institutions invest in peer writing support for students but not for staff? Anne Brubaker makes the case for a more formalised approach to faculty writing supportAnne BrubakerWellesley College
Build AI and information literacy through targeted library supportHow student-centred AI literacy programmmes can build confidence, critical thinking and playful learningAmy McEwan, Isobel Eddyshaw, Jenny McGarveyThe University of Exeter
In AI-enabled healthcare education, critical thinking comes firstAs technology shapes the future of healthcare, how can we embed the skills tomorrow’s medical staff will need? Find out how hereDara CassidyRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
‘The first step is to understand what supervisors and students need’ Many academics have limited access to structured training in doctoral supervision. Here, Paul Clarkson and Tahrima Hossain offer takeaways from designing a supervisor development programmePaul Clarkson, Tahrima HossainUniversity of Southampton
Extend reality to make learning more meaningful To meet the challenges of the modern workplace, students need to encounter environments that simulate professional scenarios during their studies. Read about how to design extended reality activities that boost a range of discipline-specific skillsDaniel Cantú, Claudia Hernández Tecnológico de Monterrey
How to articulate a clear identity for university libraries – and why it mattersIn the digital era, the identity of the library has become blurred. Here’s how to emphasise its distinctiveness, writes John CoxJohn CoxUniversity of Galway
Why do university websites drive international students away?For most international students, the university journey begins not on campus, but online. Nirma Jayawardena offers insights on how institutions can improve their websites for overseas students, based on a recent studyNirma JayawardenaUniversity of Bradford
How to choose the right AI tools for teachingEducators are not always aware of the implications of using the latest shiny AI tool. Laura Milne offers guidance on balancing educational value with institutional prioritiesLaura MilneUniversity of Chester
Empower students in their practical learningHelp your students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice by giving them ownership of the experienceConnie LiHong Kong Baptist University
Assessing critical thinking in critical timesThe advent of generative AI plus questions about the relevance of higher education call for a closer look at how critical thinking skills are taught and measured. Kate Williams offers ways to level up traditional assessment formatsKate WilliamsGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Why universities must become flexible lifelong partners, not one-time providersAs careers become increasingly non-linear and shaped by rapid change, universities must evolve beyond traditional degree provision, says Sankar Sivarajah. Here, he outlines strategiesSankar SivarajahKingston University
AI literacy is the bridge between fear and the graduates we needWe need to meet the digital revolution with curiosity, rather than fear, and AI literacy is the way forward. Here’s howPhil LaufenbergLa Trobe University
How to get your research found on Google ScholarIf people can’t find or access your work, they won’t cite it. Here, Darshan Vigneswaran explains how to ensure your academic articles surface in search and contribute to building your profileDarshan VigneswaranUniversity of Amsterdam
Routes to equity for mothers in STEM researchHow institutions can help fix the STEM ‘leaky pipeline’ by addressing maternity bias, improving progression opportunities and equipping mothers with financial literacyRachel JamesThe University of Edinburgh
Research supervision is about more than imparting knowledge – it’s mentorshipCombining mentoring skills with structured guidance can help doctoral researchers build confidence and refine their focus. Here’s howShavonne M. EkeledoColorado State University Global
What if the undergraduate journey were a four-year internship?Treating work placements and co-curricular programmes as optional or supplementary misses deeper questions about whether traditional degrees prepare students for careers. Michelle Seref explainsMichelle SerefVirginia Tech
Why AI literacy must be discipline specificA one-size-fits-all approach to AI training risks leaving students unprepared for the discipline-specific demands of their future careers. Rose Luckin explores what field-specific AI literacy looks like in practiceRose LuckinUCL
Global classrooms, without the jet lag: a guide to transnational educationHow transnational and translocal strategies can foster a global mindset and a sense of belonging in students Jayakumar Chinnasamy University of the West of Scotland
Opening doors: how to make work experience work for scientists and school students alikeGiving more secondary school students opportunities to experience working in a research lab means addressing faculty capacityKathryn Woods-Townsend, Kate BartlettUniversity of Southampton
A research-led approach to teaching GenAI prompt designStrategies to transform student interactions with GenAI from one-line questions to robust prompts that yield reliable results and improve critical thinking skills Mogeeb A. A. MoslehUniversity of Science and Technology (Yemen)
The key to reducing exam anxiety? Better communicationAnxiety about assessment is leaving more students feeling overwhelmed. Ease the pressure with clarity, consistency and careApurav Krishna Koyande, Bhajan Lal RahanuUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Why your AI training programme won’t create an AI-literate universityFive system-level strategies for building AI literacy with guidance for both early-stage adopters and digitally mature institutions Pavana Kiranmai ChepuriWoxsen University
Using university library outreach to demystify the transition from high school to higher educationOutreach initiatives can introduce potential students to the support that will be available on campus, develop their research skills and instil a sense of belonging before they arrive. Kealin McCabe outlines different approachesKealin McCabeUniversity of Northern British Columbia
A guide to academic presentations for first-timers and nervous novicesEven when a presentation doesn’t go to plan, the experience can offer lessons about content, preparation and reflections on effective ways to communicate your research to an audiencePraysgod MhlongoCape Peninsula University of Technology
Safeguards against GenAI hallucination in literature reviewsGenerative AI can speed up literature reviews, but it can also produce convincing false references. Learn practical strategies to help researchers use AI tools while keeping their work anchored in real, verifiable researchJie Zhang, Lili Jiu, Yi LuoXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What new lecturers need to develop their teachingDialogic, developmental feedback can accelerate new lecturers’ confidence, pedagogic judgement and professional growth. Here’s howKatherine Mansfield, Yaz Osho, Richard PatersonUniversity of Westminster
The gap between facts and understanding: helping students confront AI’s failingsStudents often accept AI output without questioning it. Designing assignments where the tool fails – visibly and meaningfully – can change that, as Jan Burzlaff explainsJan BurzlaffCornell University
Assessing students when artificial intelligence is ubiquitousIf we continue to prioritise memorisation in an age of wall-to-wall information, we send the wrong message to our students and employers. Michelle Seref offers advice on assessment that builds critical thinking skillsMichelle SerefVirginia Tech
Practical ways to embed green chemistry into a packed curriculum, part 2Find out how targeted teaching, skills-based projects and real-world context equip students to think critically about environmental and human impacts while developing as responsible scientistsAgnieszka Brandt-Talbot, Euan D. Doidge, Rebecca L. Jones, Laura PatelImperial College London
Three ways to make your classroom a multilingual environmentHow to develop intercultural communication in students of different ethnic backgrounds, from the perspective of a translation educatorChuan YuHong Kong Baptist University
How to start reimagining assessments authenticallyWhat does authentic assessment really look like? Through real-world tasks, meaningful application and core knowledge and skills, it supports deeper learning and a more accurate measure of students’ understandingKaren Bunch FranklinGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Guide research students to think like scientistsResearch supervision is about helping students develop a scientific mindset as much as it is about imparting knowledge. Find how to guide them with these practical tipsKamilya KokabiNazarbayev University
Practical ways to embed green chemistry into a packed curriculum, part 1Learn how small, intentional curriculum changes can help students connect chemistry with health, environmental and social impact and sustainable developmentAgnieszka Brandt-Talbot, Euan D. Doidge, Rebecca L. Jones, Laura PatelImperial College London
Think again: reclaiming our ‘cognitive debt’ from AIGenAI’s insidious impact on human intellectual development calls for a return to the foundations of education – reading, writing and debating, writes Shahriar AkterShahriar AkterUniversity of Wollongong
