Three ways to make your classroom a multilingual environmentHow to develop intercultural communication in students of different ethnic backgrounds, from the perspective of a translation educatorChuan YuHong Kong Baptist University
Guide research students to think like scientistsResearch supervision is about helping students develop a scientific mindset as much as it is about imparting knowledge. Find how to guide them with these practical tipsKamilya KokabiNazarbayev University
Vibe coding belongs in your university’s GenAI literacy strategyMost AI training teaches staff to use tools. Here’s a practical case for teaching them to build – and what we learned from doing so Simon Wang, Nancy Guo, Kaitai ZhangHong Kong Baptist University
How to confront bias about international studentsDiversity in higher education does not automatically lead to inclusion. Read about how subtle biases shape multicultural classrooms and how to address themAybike SerttaşIstanbul Aydin University
Build supervisory relationships that inspire, not just correctThe supervisory relationship can make the difference between a doctoral student thriving – or simply surviving. Here’s how to build productive, respectful relationships, grounded in mentoring principlesElmeida EffendyUniversitas Sumatera Utara
Look for research opportunities in everyday teachingLow-effort ways to conduct pedagogical research that can transform teaching work from routine into discovery, inviting us to question longstanding assumptions, experiment with innovative approaches and contribute meaningful insightsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Five things supervisors can do for struggling PhD studentsDoctoral students can find the slow and often uncertain nature of research challenging. Supervisors can ease distress by rethinking how the doctorate is framed, structured and experiencedPeng Cheng, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How to support students to learn from, with, about and beyond AIEducators should not be competing with chatbots and large language models. Instead, a continuum can help them guide students from passive learning from AI to synthesising information alongside itTan Seng CheeNanyang Technological University
Help students make the leap from classroom to clinicHow to bridge the gap between classroom-based practical learning and the realities of clinical practice for physiotherapy students? Here’s how to prepare students for unpredictabilityShirley Ngai, David Yu, Raymond Tsang, Nerita ChanThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Find the courage to teach collaborativelyTeaching has never been a solitary endeavour, but it can be lonely. Here’s how to nurture collaborations with your fellow educators that will help everyone growMark Young, Melissa Jane MeganHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Recognise the human side of doctoral studyBy listening with compassion, normalising uncertainty and helping students break down large tasks into small steps, supervisors can support PhD students with both the academic and emotional demands of their studies, says Bhawana ShresthaBhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Assessment isn’t a finish line, it’s a learning processMany assessments only measure what students already know. Here’s how to structure feedback-rich, iterative tasks to help students develop the skills to improvePhilip Y. LamHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Learner heterogeneity is now the norm in higher educationIn an era of lifelong learning and reskilling, undergraduate cohorts include students balancing work, caregiving and studies across life stages. Flexibility should be a foundational design principle rather than an accommodationIvy Seow, Tamas MakanySingapore Management University
Beyond captions: how to build truly inclusive environments for deaf studentsPractical, evidence-based strategies to reduce visual overload, improve conceptual clarity and enable deaf and hard-of-hearing students to participate fullyMogeeb A. A. MoslehTaiz University
When a university TNE library is as much diplomat as databaseOn a transnational university campus, the library can be a space that encourages intellectual risk-taking, engagement with equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, and collaboration on global challenges such as the climate crisisAnupama Saini University of Southampton
Guiding doctoral students through research strugglesThe PhD path is often paved with ambiguity and rejection. Supervisors need to take a more bespoke, multidisciplinary approach to bring out the best of their doctoral candidatesRobert H. DengSingapore Management University
Rethinking laboratory design for accessibilityAre lab assessments truly evaluating students’ scientific abilities – or simply their physical agility in an inflexible environment? Find out how to design more accessible biomedical laboratory practicesMohamed Hussein, Yusra IdreesDubai Medical University
Inoculating students against AI-generated scientific misinformationGenAI raises an urgent pedagogical question for universities: how can we train students to evaluate scientific claims critically when the language of scholarship can be so convincingly simulated?Elissar GergesZayed University
Help your students develop their own career compassIn an age when the job market is rapidly changing, equip students with the skill to understand how their personality can shape their career Natalie Feng, Randford Joseph TaySingapore Institute of Technology
How to build a social transcript that helps students stand out to employersA verified ‘social transcript’ can turn co-curricular activity into a credible record that boosts employability. Here’s how one university designed a points-based, evidence-driven system to capture students’ real-world skills İhlas SovbetovIstanbul Aydin University
Using GenAI avatars to assess empathy: how it works in practiceCould GenAI offer a new way to assess communication skills? Here’s what happened when a university team built an avatar May Lim, Caleb OrSingapore Institute of Technology
Why critical visual literacy matters in a complex information landscapeEven in teaching materials and trusted sources, images are not neutral. Here, Alexius Chia explains how to guide learners from superficial impressions to being able to critique perspective, power and intentAlexius ChiaNanyang Technological University
Build the ‘why’ into your online learning 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
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
‘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
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
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
What happens when we reframe accessibility as belonging?When we treat accessibility as a core design principle, it strengthens learning for all students and supports staff in creating learning environments where difference is expected rather than managed, writes Angela Fitzgerald Angela FitzgeraldXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
AI governance is a duty of care, not a branding exerciseIf governance becomes practical, proportionate and iterative, universities can foster exactly what they claim to value: responsible, creative experimentation, writes Garth ElzermanGarth ElzermanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How to embed STEM across all disciplines? Start smallBuild the STEM skills students will need for the future into your existing courses – with a little-and-often approach. Here’s how Kenneth Wai-Ting LeungHong Kong University of Science and Technology
‘It depends’: navigating the uncertainty of reasoning in clinical practiceHow can we teach our physiotherapy students to think like professionals when the honest answer is “it depends”? Using case studies could helpAileen ScullySingapore Institute of Technology
Exploration of style: practical ways educators can teach academic writing in the sciencesFirst-year students need to adapt their writing style when transitioning to university. Here’s how educators can support freshmen to develop flexible, analytical and evidence-based writing Rui Xue Zhang, Xinzhi LiMacau University of Science and Technology
Campus Talks: What lies behind the success – or failure – of international branch campuses?Find out what underpins success when setting up and developing a branch campus overseas and why financial returns are not a good motivation, from an academic who helped establish and later lead one such project Christine Ennew, Miranda PrynneCampus
Use social media to create a digital community for international studentsStudents are already relying on social media to help them settle in when studying abroad, so why not harness its power for support services? Here are six ways to do soLiubov DarzhinovaThe Education University of Hong Kong
Conversations with bots: teaching students how – and when – to use GenAI for academic writingA four-step process teaches students how to use GenAI tools to brainstorm ideas, understand and act on feedback and edit their essays in line with assessment rubricsJoseph Tinsley, Huimin HeXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Harness the power of your university librarian in the age of information chaosFind out how to tap the mine of knowledge your university library has, for trustworthy research sources, data expertise and information literacy adviceBen MeunierThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
Advice for protecting writing time and motivationSocial media, reading and the fragmented schedules of academia can all eat into precious writing time. Based on her experience supervising PhD students, Zhen Sun offers advice for supporting doctoral candidates to set and stick to a planZhen SunMacau University of Science and Technology
Peer feedback is the secret weapon for better academic writingHarness the power of your academic community to hone your arguments, sharpen your writing and develop your critical thinkingDina Nasr , Rayan Awadalla Dubai Medical University
A guide to building a research career in JapanFor those willing to put in the effort, Japan offers strong research environments, lasting professional networks and a distinctive academic culture that shapes careers long after researchers leave, says Daniel MoraruDaniel MoraruShizuoka University
Let’s not patronise Gen Z studentsGen Z students don’t need flashy visuals to keep them engaged. They want clear, effective design, say Svetoslav Georgiev and Joseph TinsleySvetoslav G. Georgiev, Joseph TinsleyXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Why fixing student problems one by one does not workWhen efforts to improve student satisfaction fall short, the problem is often design rather than speed. İlkay Karaduman reflects on planning a more coherent student journey shaped by key transitions and connectionsİlkay Karaduman Istanbul Aydin University
GenAI isn’t for the big ideas, it’s for the tedious jobs that spark themThe small, repetitive tasks that are crucial to research can drain your time and energy. Instead, let’s hand over the grunt work to GenAIQinghua Chen, Angel Lin, Yiqi Liu The Education University of Hong Kong
Balance human intuition with machine efficiency in scientific researchAI can automate scientific experiments quickly, efficiently and accurately – but what are we losing in the process? Here’s how to strike a balanceMohamed HusseinDubai Medical University
Develop global citizens with virtual exchanges Tips on embedding online international exchanges into university education and breaking down the barriers to intercultural engagementAlfredo Bautista, Sofie Chua ShuyiThe Education University of Hong Kong
How to establish a community of practice for co-creationTo co-create research-informed teaching, a group of educators established a community of practice with doctoral students. Here’s how it workedKara ChanHong Kong Baptist University
How financial literacy empowers first-generation studentsInstitutions that aspire to be truly inclusive must go beyond scholarships and access policies to embed financial literacy, writes Manjari Sharma. This can be done through workshops, mentoring and career servicesManjari SharmaChrist (Deemed to be University)
Tips for running engaging tutorialsPractical strategies for turning tutorials into active, inclusive learning spaces, from designing hands-on activities and valuing student contributions to building rapport and providing effective feedbackAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
What must change? Towards gender-equitable and inclusive academic communitiesUniversity leadership has a responsibility to support gender equity that goes beyond simply holding senior roles, writes Lily Kong. Here, she calls for changes in career pathways, workload allocation and service expectations to open space for more womenLily KongSingapore Management University
Don’t forget HR when building a student-centred universityHR staff can be invaluable in shaping the student experience. Here’s how to keep them in the loopIgor KimNazarbayev University
Three steps to sustainable university-industry-government alliancesA framework for building robust partnerships that embed real-world experience into the curriculum, moving from single-course innovation to full programme transformationQiong Ji, Junsong ChenXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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