How employability teams can strengthen academic programmesWorking like recruitment partners, rather than just career advisers, can help align teaching with industry needs, writes Hanene DupratHanene DupratAl Akhawayn University
Teaching deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing students: practical steps that benefit everyoneWhen educators design communication to work across multiple modes from the outset, classrooms become more accessible – and more effective – for everyone, says Annelies KustersAnnelies KustersHeriot-Watt University
Across the divide: reimagining faculty-staff collaboration in higher educationAcademic units do best when they harness different viewpoints – from field scientists and curriculum designers to extension professionals – to drive innovation and relevance. Saskia van de Gevel offers proactive adviceSaskia van de GevelVirginia Tech
The first step in commercialising your research: start the conversationYour university’s commercialisation office can help start your journey from academic to CEO. Here’s howJim O’Connell University of Florida
How to make curriculum mapping work in higher educationWith no clear plan for how students progress towards programme goals, they can reach advanced courses without the requisite skills and knowledge. Here’s how curriculum mapping can helpErin NelsonUniversity of Iowa
What it means to be a university social media director Social media director is an often-misunderstood role. From the outside, the job can seem as if it revolves around sports highlights, trending sounds and campus beauty shots but those moments represent only a fraction of the workRiley PhillipsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Unlock the door to digital learning with needs-supportive instructionsYou could be losing your online students earlier than you think. Here’s how to engage them from the moment they encounter a task Norman B. MendozaThe Education University of Hong Kong
Welcome new university students with inclusive eventsFive ways to make welcome activities more inclusive, helping students engage at their own pace, build connections and feel a sense of belonging from the startMegan JonesThe University of East Anglia
A game-making workshop to bring complex systems to lifeBoard games offer a powerful teaching tool to deepen understanding of complex dynamics such as climate. This analogue group task fosters the skills of systems thinking: setting boundaries, seeing multiple perspectives and holistic analysisAdam Procter, Matteo MenapaceUniversity of Southampton, Manchester Metropolitan University
Segmenting academic audiences for effective internal communicationThe diversity of university academics and the complexity of their roles make effective internal communication difficult. Here, David Brown and Katie Trachtenberg explore ways in which communications professionals can segment messaging to reach different audiencesDavid M. Brown , Katie TrachtenbergHeriot-Watt University
Ten tips for embedding retrieval practice in university teachingDespite the benefits of retrieval practice, students still tend to opt for more passive strategies. Here’s how to embed retrieval in your classroom to show them its powerKaty BurgessCardiff University
Professional services staff, you’re educators, tooProfessional services educators play an important role in supporting student and staff learning at universities. Here are ways to help them to recognise and evidence their teaching practice through Advance HE FellowshipEleanor Hodgson The University of Exeter
The benefits of positive affect journaling for university students and staffThis low-effort, high-impact practice can enhance the start of a class, and helps both students and staff develop emotional resilience Lesley Black, Glenn Fosbraey University of Winchester
Show students what thoughtful engagement with GenAI looks likeFace it: students are going to use GenAI whether we ban it or not. Let’s support them to use it purposefully and curiously Walaa AwadColorado State University Global
Teaching ethics and sustainability through fictionA novel offers practical ways for students to consider how theory and practice can come together in addressing climate challenges. Here, Denise Baden offers exercises across humanities and social sciences disciplinesDenise BadenUniversity of Southampton
Claim your narrative in academia by building a ‘golden thread’Steady momentum and a clear narrative that links your work across research, teaching and leadership can help others see the direction and impact of your career, say Karen Lander and Joseph L. BrooksKaren Lander, Joseph L. BrooksThe University of Manchester, Keele University
Learning by doing in a GenAI-enabled worldThe best way for students to learn is by doing. But now GenAI is a non-negotiable in university teaching, what does that mean? Renia Lopez-Ozieblo explores Renia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Under the waterline: making skills visible to studentsStudents often develop valuable transferable skills during their studies but struggle to recognise and articulate them to employers. Here’s how academics can work with careers professionals to supportLorna DevlinThe University of Edinburgh
How to lead industry-focused research without losing academic rigourWorking with industry can increase research impact, but many academics worry about protecting quality and rigour. Here, Firdous Nazir shares practical lessons on how to collaborate effectively on applied research without compromising academic standardsFirdous Ul NazirGlasgow Caledonian University
Learn from product development to design HE coursesHow a design thinking approach can support agile, innovative new course developmentTheresa Mercer , Ron CorstanjeCranfield University
‘Accessibility is what makes good teaching possible’What does accessibility mean in principle, and how does it actually look in practice? Find guidance here on engaging students in learning, dealing with sensory issues and how to be flexible with assessmentDewi Masyithah DarlanUniversitas Sumatera Utara
‘I’ll just clear my inbox first…’Reframing productivity and defending your diary can transform academic output. Here are tips for protecting your writing timeMultiple authorsThe University of Southern Queensland
Why process mapping matters in higher educationA technique to help universities improve collaboration, reduce inefficiencies and build shared understanding across teams to support more effective working – and a framework for successful implementationHelen JonesUniversity of Chester
GenAI can join the dots, so teach students to draw new lines in empty space GenAI tools are getting better at tasks such as sorting data, writing basic reports and generating simple code. That’s why higher education needs to focus on what it can’t doDarkhan Bilyalov, Luis R. Rojas-SolórzanoNazarbayev University
What established academics can learn from ECRsProfessors can gain immediate, practical benefits if they listen to early career researchers, through inter-generational exchanges such as reverse mentoring. Here, Ian Williams offers five capabilities that ECRs can offer more seasoned scholarsIan D. WilliamsUniversity of Southampton
How to run effective industry-enriched project-based learning in STEMThe foundation of widening participation lies in a curriculum that is flexible enough to accommodate increasing student diversity while aligning with industry needs, writes James WilliamsJames WilliamsUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
What does it mean to ‘make it’ in academia?The arrival fallacy can eat into scholars’ sense of achievement, reducing milestones to prerequisites for the next step. Here, Rachel Hagan shares ways to redefine success and acknowledge even quiet winsRachel HaganLiverpool John Moores University
Do students need accommodations for their accommodations?Students with disabilities need accommodations so they can focus on learning. But when accessing those accommodations requires skills they don’t have, is the system really working?Riley Pizza, Sara BrownellArizona State University
‘Flow’ – not activities – makes experiential learning stickWhat happens when we stop stacking activities and start designing experiences? Here are three ways to make experiential learning more intuitive and impactful Irina GokhDe Montfort University
Black leadership programmes support wider efforts to close HE attainment Alongside other institutional initiatives, targeted programmes co-created by Black heritage students can improve academic outcomes and the overall student experience, says Faylisha ScottFaylisha ScottNottingham Trent University
Beat GenAI ‘stranger danger’ with staff trainingHigher education staff are apprehensive about the new stranger in the room: GenAI. But personalisation and staff development can help alleviate anxietyKatie SteenWorkSmart-AI
Why investment earlier in the pipeline would strengthen diversity in STEM Persistent inequities in uptake of science, engineering, technology and mathematics begin before college. Drawing on evidence from K-12 talent development programmes, Keisha Simmons offers practical guidance to strengthen the STEM pipelineKeisha SimmonsGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Boosting gender diversity in male-dominated STEM disciplinesHow to address gender disparity in STEM, when so many disciplines are overwhelmingly male-dominated? Here’s how to work towards equalityRick CooperBirkbeck, University of London
Publishing as connection: lessons from developing a university press By listening to researchers, staying flexible, embracing criticism and collaborating widely, those developing an institutional publishing ecosystem can reflect the values of the communities they serveEmily CarterUniversity of Southampton
From buzzwords to business plans: making the SDGs matter to studentsHow to help students apply SDG thinking in practical, business-focused ways using local case studies, live briefs, internships and feedbackRobyn GriffithsUniversity of Wales Trinity Saint David
How to help women thrive in STEM study and beyondWomen must be supported at both the student and staff levels to pursue rewarding careers in STEM, during their degrees as well as in the workforceNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Teach students to think like researchersExpanding undergraduate research benefits not only the institution, but the students too. Here’s how to embed a research mindset in your undergraduate cohortSalah Al-MajeedAl Akhawayn University
From mind to market: how young academics can approach research commercialisationTranslating research to real-world impact can be daunting for early career researchers. Here, Tiam Lin Sze offers a road map and why early protection of intellectual property is vital, especially before publicationTiam Lin SzeSingapore Management University
Stop excluding carers! Eight ways to create an inclusive research cultureLow-cost, practical fixes can build a ‘care aware’ research culture and reduce the mental health strain of combining care and scholarshipMingzhi Li, Cagla Karatepe, Yanyan Li, Xinran GaoThe University of Warwick
Why GenAI helps some students but not others (and what to do about it)GenAI can boost learning on average, according to research – but individual outcomes vary widely. Here’s how to help every student benefitOguz A. AcarKing’s College London
Not just good intentions: how university staff can support genuine racial justicePractical steps can support racial-minority students, call out bias and make campuses safer at a time when racism in Australian universities is more real than ever, writes Aaron Teo Aaron TeoThe University of Southern Queensland
What the Baftas incident teaches us about psychological safety in universitiesHow universities can take a proactive, compassionate approach to psychological safety that supports all studentsNicola MartinLondon South Bank University
Bridging the academic-commercial divide: a practical guide for university researchersIndustry collaborations demand thoughtful planning and engagement that extend beyond the bench in order to achieve the real-world impact that universities and researchers hope their discoveries will generate. Here are key considerationsMary Albertson, Kashmira KulkarniGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
A pedagogy of grief: dealing with loss in higher educationWhat happens when a university educator is grieving a loved one? Here’s how collective loss can shape an institutionRachelle McKayDalhousie University
From library to dance floor: how I created an academic Eurotrance albumAcademics can use AI-enabled music platforms to transform complex research into their own singles or albums reaching thousands of listeners. Andrew Hudson-Smith explains howAndrew Hudson-SmithUCL
Packed with ethics: using flash cards to spark connectionEthics is a fundamental skill in accounting, but it is difficult to teach in a way that gives students confidence to use and test frameworks. Here, Catriona Hyde explains how simple flash cards can create curiosity and connection in the classroomCatriona HydeUniversity of Leicester
Inspire the next generation of bioengineering lab techniciansSTEM outreach workshops can encourage school students to pursue careers as laboratory research scientists. Nana Asante Asamoah-Danso offers advice on creating memorable and engaging experiences Nana Asante Asamoah-DansoImperial College London
‘Your bot of choice is not a filing cabinet’With GenAI taking a larger role in research and education, Sorin Krammer looks at the data management habits academics can no longer ignoreSorin M. S. KrammerUniversity of Southampton
Be the warrior students want to see at the front of their classWhat do your students want from their university educators? Nail these ingredients and effective teaching will followDavid KirbyFlorida State University
Who are we when we teach? Why ESOL educators need space to explore identityA workshop delved into language teacher identity and how reflecting on it can make English for speakers of other languages sessions more inclusive. Here’s howPaula BarrowcliffeUniversity of the West of Scotland
