Bournemouth University

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How to nurture socio-emotional intelligence in doctoral students

A whole-institution approach to supporting the socio-emotional development of doctoral students so they become confident and adept early career researchers

Camila Devis-Rozental

Bournemouth University

How to help students and staff with online harms

Rather than waiting to be told, here’s how to do something about online harms

Emma Bond and Andy Phippen outline what institutions can do to better support their students (and staff) when tackling online harms

Emma Bond, Andy Phippen

University of Suffolk, Bournemouth University

We cannot lose touch with touch

Classroom delivery is evolving alongside new technologies such as VR and the metaverse, yet students are still excited by the touch and feel of things. Here are suggestions for instructors to bring the tactile back to teaching

Aravind Reghunathan

Bournemouth University

Safeguarding conferences are becoming the land that change forgot

The lack of a firm steer from the universities regulator means a sector left in limbo when it comes to tackling sexual misconduct – and events covering the same issues year after year

Emma Bond, Andy Phippen

University of Suffolk, Bournemouth University

Sexual misconduct is still a big problem in universities

Despite positive steps, much remains to be done on sexual misconduct

A year on from the OfS’ statement of expectations, it’s time to implement effective, evidence-based approaches to address harassment and sexual violence

Emma Bond, Andy Phippen

University of Suffolk, Bournemouth University

Balancing student data collection and privacy protection

Increased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities. Andy Phippen offers key aspects to consider

Andy Phippen

Bournemouth University

University emoji friends: encouraging students to make friends on social media before starting university is a great idea, as long as there are protections in place

Social media can help new students make friends – but we must regulate it

There’s much to like about employing social media to help nervous students make connections before being dumped on campus, but universities must not overlook their duty of care

Andy Phippen

Bournemouth University

If universities push staff towards social media, they must protect them, too

At the very least, there should be training on managing online discourse, blocking tools and recognising when ‘robust debate’ becomes abuse or libel, says Andy Phippen

Andy Phippen

Bournemouth University

Do EDI kitemarks provide any real protection for female academics subjected to online abuse?

Do EDI kitemarks help protect female researchers from online abuse?

While they allow institutions to claim commitment to gender equality, kitemarks do little to challenge them on their actual policies, say Andy Phippen and Emma Bond

Andy Phippen, Emma Bond

Bournemouth University, University of Suffolk

Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT department

Our first-year university students might have received no education on cybersecurity since the age of 13, say Andy Phippen and Emma Bond

Andy Phippen, Emma Bond

Bournemouth University, University of Suffolk

Bournemouth University

How to nurture socio-emotional intelligence in doctoral students

Rather than waiting to be told, here’s how to do something about online harms

We cannot lose touch with touch

Safeguarding conferences are becoming the land that change forgot

Despite positive steps, much remains to be done on sexual misconduct

Balancing student data collection and privacy protection

Social media can help new students make friends – but we must regulate it

If universities push staff towards social media, they must protect them, too

Do EDI kitemarks help protect female researchers from online abuse?

Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT department

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Rather than waiting to be told, here’s how to do something about online harms

We cannot lose touch with touch

Safeguarding conferences are becoming the land that change forgot

Despite positive steps, much remains to be done on sexual misconduct

Balancing student data collection and privacy protection

Social media can help new students make friends – but we must regulate it

If universities push staff towards social media, they must protect them, too

Do EDI kitemarks help protect female researchers from online abuse?

Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT department

How to nurture socio-emotional intelligence in doctoral students