How a liberal arts college can embrace AI tools
Lingnan University president Joe Qin offers advice on using generative AI, building up the science side of liberal arts education and how to encourage staff to share …
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding access
Students need and want flexible, affordable pathways into higher education, so universities need to support non-traditional avenues, remove barriers and take …
A practical guide to writing a literature review
From organising key search terms to checking citations, this video offers simple, practical tips to crafting a literature review that will lay a sound foundation for your…
Best practice in building business clinics
Collective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the world
Campus interview: Mike Ibba of Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US…
In this video podcast Mike Ibba, dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University, talks about undergraduate research, what philosophers…
Celebrating failure and other advice for PhD supervisors
PhD researchers should be given space to work independently, share their results and test their own limits with the support of supervisors who see them as…
Campus interview: Laura Allen at Trinity University on connecting student well-being with natural world
Can spending time in natural environments support students’ well-being? Trinity University professor Laura Allen joins this video podcast to tell us more about an…
Using VR to break the ice in the classroom
Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes
How to be an ally and support colleagues suffering from long Covid
Universities and employees are still learning about long Covid and how to deal with it, meaning it’s even more important to offer help and reasonable adjustments
How to use humour to boost student understanding and foster creativity
Humour is a versatile teaching tool, explains Pete Ludovice. It’s fun, it makes the lecturer seem more approachable, helps make complex concepts relatable, shifts cognitive …
An introduction to creating escape rooms
Bernardo Pereira Nunes offers tips on how to get started on an escape room experience that will boost students’ teamwork, leadership, communication and problem…
Three strategies for creating a field experience course
Three important steps needed to create an effective field experience course that aids students’ learning and development, shared by Donna-Maria Maynard
Four ways to make support for student well-being comprehensive and inclusive
Student well-being is made up of a complex array of elements that include physical, spiritual and emotional wellness as well as mental health. In this video, Luoluo…
Campus interview: Eve Riskin, Stevens Institute of Technology
Eve Riskin, dean of undergraduate education at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about the power of mentorship, diversity in excellence and what she, …
Campus interview: Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State University
In this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he…
For diverse communities to thrive, we need intersectional policies and practices
Inna Stepaniuk offers suggestions on how to design an inclusive and equitable campus
Senior fellowship: three tips that will help your application
Gustavo Espinoza Ramos explains the importance of applying for a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and gives tips on how to be successful …
How to pitch a book to an academic publisher
Key considerations for researchers when choosing an academic publisher and preparing their pitch
Using gamification as an incentive for revision
Novelty, competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise. Here, Teegan Green, Iliria Stenning and Rasheda …
Tips for teachers who are new to blended learning
Blended learning is not going away, so where do educators start when they want to create a blended course? In this video, Carl Sherwood shares tips for best practice
A tool to navigate information overload
Shonagh Douglas shares a tool that directs students to the specific advice they need when searching through online resources and offers lessons in how to recreate similar aids…
How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research
A study into gender balances of interdisciplinary research teams shows that the presence of women is beneficial up to a point. Elisabeth Browning suggests…
The pros and cons of different teaching modes
The benefits and challenges associated with four key modes of instruction, on-campus, blended, hybrid and fully digital, alongside a framework for ‘e-tivities’,…
A holistic approach to student support
Student support, particularly for care-leavers or estranged students, is vital throughout their university journey – from pre-application to beyond graduation. Here, Fran…
Tips to balance teaching and research activities
Five tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah Khadim
How to spice up a lecture
Simple exercises can make reading-based university classes more engaging and interactive, says Amjed Majeed. In this video, he offers four ways to break up the…
Nine tips to help students prioritise tasks
If students complain of not having enough time to complete assignments, Hassan Imad Kadhim has nine tips that will help them (and anyone else juggling a to-do…
Don’t build barriers between yourself and your students
Lecturers can make their teaching more memorable by breaking down barriers between themselves and their students with a smile and a joke, says Mohammed …
Teaching within virtual reality worlds: what, why and when
Gary Burnett offers five pointers on when and how teaching in virtual reality worlds can successfully enhance learning
Home labs and simulations to spark curiosity and exploration
Francesco Fornetti explains how home lab kits and simulation tools can help spark curiosity and exploration among engineering students
Tips on providing free public access to your university library
A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities, explains Andrew Barker, as he shares advice on creating a ‘library …
Three cornerstones of a successful research career
Success in academia requires much more than topical expertise. Jackie Carter shares three vital areas of focus for building a research career
Lessons from students in how to adapt teaching to online learning
Embrace the student voice in order to develop and improve your online teaching with varied media and plenty of interactive elements to boost engagement and learning,…
Playful learning: how to get started
Incorporating play into your teaching promotes student engagement and participation, explains Giskin Day and offers tips on how to get started
Tips for teaching MBA students
MBA students come to class with high expectations and present distinct teaching challenges. In this video, Carl Sherwood explains why a holistic approach and using…
Students as co-explorers: how to build a synergistic research environment
Working with and for postgraduate students towards the goal of improved well-being and thriving in their future careers is the basis for successful research teams.…
How a holistic liberal arts education empowers through theory, practice and performance
Experiential learning, dialogue with corporations and strong alumni links are guiding liberal arts colleges in a new era of employment-focussed students
Four steps to robust and respectful classroom discussion
This video offers a four-part approach that gives space for students to speak up eagerly in classroom debates and shows them how to disagree well. Brian Ray, director of …
Let’s get professional: advice for new university teachers
No matter if you’re a just-minted postdoc or transferring from industry to academia, a professional approach will give your new teaching career a solid foundation. In this …
Observe, improvise and listen: how to re-engage bored students
In this video, Basim Al-Qargholi explains how to spot the signs that university students are not paying attention in class and offers tips for getting them back in…
How to use Microsoft Flipgrid in university teaching
Video-sharing platforms can increase student engagement and confidence. Here, Seb Dianati shares uses and challenges and offers tips for setting up spaces and topics
Recruiting university tutors using an interactive group activity
Hiring candidates with strong academic results may seem like the best way to recruit tutors. But this does not always mean they will have the right attributes to …
Making research metrics work for you, part one
An introduction to individual research metrics and how to discover how your own profile and data are represented online, in part one of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on …
Making research metrics work for you, part two
Steps you can take to improve your research data and elevate the visibility of your work, in part two of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metrics
Strategies to train students in three transferable skills wanted by employers
Two simple teaching methods that faculty can use in the classroom to train students in the communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills sought by employers,…
How to write a diversity statement
What should you put in a diversity statement? In this video, Pardis Mahdavi gives examples of what to include and how candidates for academic jobs and search…
Machine translation: the questions educators need to ask
Language translation software is an increasingly powerful and widely used tool, but how is it used by students learning in a second language, and what challenges does this present …
Using storytelling to make introductory statistics less scary: a contextualised approach
Carl Sherwood explains how imaginative, contextualised writing tasks can make mathematical concepts less abstract and more engaging for diverse student groups
How to use social media more effectively in teaching and research, part one: your recording set-up
Andy Miah shows how academics could set up their workspace to record good-quality video content for use on social media
How to use storytelling-based assessment to increase student confidence
Carl Sherwood explains how to set up an authentic assessment task using students’ own contextualised writing
