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Advice on launching co-created humanities modules

It can be daunting designing and introducing a new module. Be brave and take chances, says Alyson Mercer, who shares tips on the process from conception to implementation

Alyson Mercer

The University of Exeter

Why a laboratory is more than a room full of equipment

The laboratory is at the centre of a university’s academic infrastructure. Here’s how to define laboratory excellence for the future

Imtias Amir Bahauddin

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

‘Great teaching does not mean more work. It means better choices’

Becoming a better teacher starts with a few deliberate choices. Find out more here

Urbi Ghosh

Colorado State University Global

Five design principles for meaningful online global learning

As digital technologies transform access to both information and education, how can universities offer distinctive educational value for professional learners online? Maria Cross offers advice

Maria Cross

UCL

Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

Listen up: why audio assessment needs better design

Without intention, an assessment based on podcasting can end up confusing students. Here’s why intention is key

Eleanor Roseblade

University of Westminster

Why first-year courses should be pass/fail – and how to make the case at your institution

First-year students suffer from disproportionate levels of stress. But there’s one structural fix that costs almost nothing: pass/fail assessment in year one. Find six steps to implement change

Lasha Markozashvili

Nazarbayev University

How to show students’ learning beyond grades: a five-step process

Teaching success should not rely solely on pass rates or student satisfaction. Here’s how to gather evidence that students understand, apply and transfer what they learned

Anabel Campaña

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)

The balancing act involved in teaching a class of mixed-ability students

Have you faced a situation where half of your class are subject-matter experts, and the other half are absolute beginners? Find practical strategies for bringing novices up to speed while keeping experts motivated

Lolita Edralin

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Insight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education

Move beyond technical skills and embed AI literacy that teaches students to question

Learning to use artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly is essential, but it is not enough. Educators should also prepare students to question, influence and shape the future of AI. Find out how

Katie Ledingham, Sarah Hartley

The University of Exeter

The moats are still shallow but the stakes are much higher

Why a freely downloadable Chinese model and a security breach at Hugging Face should make universities wary of signing exclusive AI contracts

Ben Swift

Australian National University

How applied theatre can help students examine the ethics of AI

Why not harness theatre to spark students’ exploration of the ethical dilemmas embedded in AI design, deployment and regulation? Jon Catherwood-Ginn explains how educators can do just that

Jon Catherwood-Ginn

Virginia Tech

AI literacy as habit, not bolt-on

Let’s avoid teaching students that AI is a topic separate from the rest of the course content. Instead, embed it in course design. Find out how

Lucy S. Méndez Santiago

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)

Academic publishing tips to help with everything from pitches to peer review

Before you write a trade book, consider a reality check

Thinking of turning your research into a book for general readers? Two consultants who guide academics through the publishing process share what to weigh before you begin

K. Anne Amienne, Daniela Blei

Scholars & Writers

What is developmental editing, and why does your scholarly manuscript need it?

Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editing

Laura Portwood-Stacer

Manuscript Works

Success in academia is more than a citation count

Academic communities have long relied on citations, publication counts, the journal impact factor and the h-index as indicators of scholarly achievement. These metrics capture only part of the story, as Rachel Miles explains

Rachel Miles

Virginia Tech

Diamond open access publishing: what it is and how to do it

For researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics

Rebecca Wojturska

The University of Edinburgh

Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

The Sisyphus trap: surviving plummeting funding success rates

Building a research programme absolutely depends on winning grants, but early career researchers also need to be able to distinguish which opportunities are worth pursuing and where their finite time is best spent

Meysam Qadrdan

Cardiff University

How a five-year plan can help realise your research career goals

Early- and mid-career academics can find their long-term goals undermined with day-to-day demands. These steps can help define a pathway, set milestones and prioritise where time is best spent

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Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney

Does your university workload allocation model support gender equality?

Workload allocation models can fail to reflect the reality of female academics’ workloads and unintentionally compound gender inequality. Find advice for making the process more transparent

Noreen O’Leary , Hannah Christie, Ioana Tistea

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

‘Success in academia needs a metric for how scholarship improves lives’

If we want universities to address society’s greatest challenges, we should ask ourselves how our work makes the world better in tangible, measurable ways. Bobby Vance explains how this question has shaped his career

Bobby Vance

Virginia Tech

Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them

Ming Cheng, Miranda Prynne

Sheffield Hallam University

How can we better support female autistic students?

Autism can manifest differently in women and girls. Learn how small changes, such as warning students before making changes to classroom layouts, can make all the difference

Sarah Guest

University of Chester

Co-creation isn’t simply asking for students’ views

How to prepare, support and work with student co-creators so that diverse perspectives can genuinely shape change

Manjula Patrick

UCL

A guide to recognising and addressing bias in higher education

Learn about the many ways bias manifests across higher education and discover strategies to reduce its impact – from mindful language and critical thinking to bias-aware teaching and hiring practices

Campus contributors, Laura Duckett

Campus

What international students need to flourish

We must stop treating internationalisation as something dependent on an aeroplane

Studying abroad can open students’ minds to the world – but the barriers to physical mobility are mounting. It’s time for a rethink

Anthony Manning

Arden University

How to design an asynchronous COIL project

Intercultural online projects work best when designed around learning journeys with multiple pathways for participation. Read guidance on fostering connection, trust and engagement

Bhawana Shrestha, Chiraz Retimi, Ana Magano

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , University of Djelfa, Agrupamento de Escolas da Damaia

Recognise what Black African international students bring to the classroom

How academics can move beyond deficit narratives and help Black African international students leverage strengths they may not even be aware of

Patrice Seuwou

University of Northampton

Multilingualism is a strength in teaching

Language proficiency does not equal professional competence. Here’s how to use linguistic skills to teach and rethink what makes a good teacher

Yanyan Li

The University of Warwick

Webinars and podcasts: live conversations providing practical advice for higher education professionals

Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them

Ming Cheng, Miranda Prynne

Sheffield Hallam University

Campus Talks: How is AI affecting open research?

Learn about the advances, risks and challenges that are shaping open research practices, including artificial intelligence, from two experts based in Europe

Julia Priess-Buchheit, Sarahanne Field, Eliza Compton

Kiel University, University of Groningen

Campus Talks: Academic career advice from a university leader, ‘Be curious, be useful, bring evidence’

Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia

Harriet Dunbar-Morris, Miranda Prynne

South East Technological University (SETU)

Campus Talks: Backwards course design – from learning outcomes to assessment to activities

An expert in student-centred instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision

Daniel Guberman, Eliza Compton

Purdue University

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