Northumbria University

Asian scholar working at laptop, PhD by publication

Publication-based doctorate: is it for me?

Potential research higher degree candidates from academia or industry will need to decide between a doctorate by thesis or by publication. Here are key questions to ask before embarking on the doctoral journey

Riad Shams

Northumbria University

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Plunge students into experiential learning with immersive rooms

Tor Alexander Bruce shares advice on creating extended reality rooms and building purpose-designed settings to promote student well-being and learning

Tor Alexander Bruce

Northumbria University

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Want to know what the future of HE looks like? Ask your students

It’s time to embrace the student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation, and digital technology can be a massive help, writes Kristen McCartney

Kristen McCartney

Northumbria University

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What is authentic enquiry learning?

When students work in teams to examine a real-world problem, the result offers a means to bring teaching and research together. Here, Kate Black and Jonny Hall explain how this pedagogy benefits students, academics and society

Kate Black, Jonny Hall

Northumbria University

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The secret to ‘levelling up’ is in cross-sector, community-based research

New research shows the achievements of non-academic partnerships and gives insights into what funding and delivery models can help them flourish

Katy Shaw

Northumbria University

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How reverse mentoring helps co-create institutional knowledge

Reverse mentoring flips traditional power hierarchies, seeks connections across generations and offers opportunities to build relationships between students and faculty. The result boosts leadership skills and institutional knowledge

Monika Foster

Northumbria University

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Why universities in emerging countries should invest in social media marketing

Why should higher education institutions in emerging countries invest in social media rather than flashy marketing campaigns to develop brand credibility and brand equity? Charitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, and Long Thang Van Nguyen explain

Charitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, Long Thang Van Nguyen

Northumbria University, RMIT University Vietnam

A PhD student falling asleep on their books in a higher education university - check out these five top tips for completing your thesis

Five tips for surviving your doctorate after moving over from industry

Moving into the academy after a professional career can be daunting and difficult – and never more so than when penning your thesis

Kumud Wijayaratna , Ed Cottam

Northumbria University

University academics can be bad communicators - and this can be a problem when trying to engage industry

External engagement in academia: lessons from the business world

Many academics see external engagement as a chore. Others are just unable to appreciate industry perspectives. Both are stifling the contribution of universities

Kumud Wijayaratna , Ed Cottam

Northumbria University

Northumbria University

Publication-based doctorate: is it for me?

Plunge students into experiential learning with immersive rooms

Want to know what the future of HE looks like? Ask your students

What is authentic enquiry learning?

The secret to ‘levelling up’ is in cross-sector, community-based research

How reverse mentoring helps co-create institutional knowledge

Why universities in emerging countries should invest in social media marketing

Five tips for surviving your doctorate after moving over from industry

External engagement in academia: lessons from the business world

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