What do students want from higher education?Student satisfaction runs much deeper than excellent academic credentials. Find out how to attract new intake by focusing on what they really want from the university experiencePete MossEllucian
Open dialogue about AI in HE is the way forwardThe assumption that instructors hold negative views on the use of any generative AI means that important conversations aren’t being hadFlorian StoeckelThe University of Exeter
How to preserve academic credibility when engaging with social mediaAs political expression on social media can harm public perception of scientists, strategies such as sharing research, separating personal and professional identities, and engaging objectively are ways that academics can use it effectively while preserving credibilityEleonora Alabrese, Francesco Capozza, Prashant GargUniversity of Bath, WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Imperial College London
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part threeIn the final piece in her series, Andy Todd explores ways personal tutors can help their tutees transition into university smoothly Andy ToddUniversity of Chester
Get inboarding right in five easy stepsInternal hires don’t need traditional onboarding, so how do you ensure they find their feet quickly and thrive in their new position in your university? That’s where inboarding comes inAlexandra HeadUniversity of Southampton
Transform digital pedagogy with social mediaIn order to ready the classroom for the digital age, integrate social media platforms into your teaching. Here’s how to do itMehmet DemirUniversity of Birmingham
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part twoThe second in a three-part series provides detailed, practical guidance on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universitiesAndy ToddUniversity of Chester
Critical approaches to incorporating the SDGs into curriculaMapping curricula against the SDGs has become a key objective for education institutions aiming to showcase their commitment to sustainability. But we must do this through a critical lensSean PorterThe University of Exeter
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part oneThe first in a three-part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universitiesAndy ToddUniversity of Chester
Teaming up with students to design sustainability educationInvolving students as co-creators and mentors in sustainability courses can help address differences in their understanding as well as issues such as eco-anxietyAnne Le Goff , Yacine Baouch , Frédéric Huet , Pierre Feissel Université de Technologie de Compiègne
Campus talks: knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovationThe University of Oxford’s pro vice-chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all, plus a leading data scientist on why data needs careful handling to protect future research effortsChas Bountra, Sara de FreitasUniversity of Oxford, Birkbeck, University of London, The Open University
The benefits of engaging third space practitioners in curriculum developmentThird space practitioners are often overlooked in the curriculum development process, to everyone’s detriment. Here’s a look at the viewpoints they can offer and how to engage them betterSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
Campus webinar: How to present research to a wider audience for greater impactLearn about ways to articulate and present your work to non-academic audiences from experts from Campus+ partner institutions in the UK and North AmericaGregory Goldsmith, Patricia Raun, Denise Baden, Krystina SilvaUniversity of Alberta, Virginia Tech, University of Southampton, Chapman University
Developing a GenAI policy for research and innovationEstablishing a framework to guide AI use in research is vital for ensuring institutions are and remain fully compliant Helen Brownlee, Tracy Moulton The University of East Anglia
To demystify AI for your students, use performanceUpdating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for the AI era helped students to understand the opportunities and limitations of the tool, in an engaging way. Here’s how to use performance as pedagogyWill Shüler, Chris Hogg, Karim ShohdyRoyal Holloway, University of London
Why your students aren’t speaking up in lecturesWhen the risk of putting their hand up and giving an answer is greater than the benefit, students will remain silent. Here are strategies to encourage them to participate in classJade GarrattPsych Safety
What I learned about knowledge transfer with policymakers during my parliamentary fellowshipAdvice on how to share your research with the aim of maximising knowledge transfer among policymakers in parliamentRajiv PrabhakarThe Open University
Peer feedback: a burden for students or route to better academic writing?Asking students to give anonymous feedback on each other’s work can not only result in better writing skills but also offer them opportunities to try new approaches and refine assessment tasksAlison Daniell University of Southampton
Five ways to make higher education more accessible to neurodivergent peopleBy making workplaces more neurodivergent-friendly, we can improve the environment for everyone. Here are five ways to do itValen Lollato Loughborough University
Building blocks of a successful staff-student environmental, social and governance committeeTo embed sustainability across institutions can be challenging. Find out how a staff-student environmental, social and governance committee can align priorities and drive meaningful changeEmily CentenoESCP Business School
Branch out to boost student engagement in flipped learningWhen using a flipped learning method, it’s crucial that students engage with the pre-class content. Here’s how to make sure they doJohn WarrenLoughborough University
Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effectiveAs doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical studentsPéter Hegyi Semmelweis University
How to bring teaching, research and knowledge exchange togetherBy getting students involved in real-world ‘live’ projects, academics can integrate research and knowledge exchange into teaching, resulting in positive impacts reaching far beyond the classroom, as Alan Chandler explainsAlan ChandlerUniversity of East London
Three ways to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculumYour students’ future jobs will depend on technology just in its infancy today. But how best to teach them the skills they need? Sabrina Azzi offers adviceSabrina AzziUniversity of the West of Scotland
‘Doing human’: ways for researchers to make patients feel comfortable to express themselvesWhen patient and public involvement is done in an inclusive, safe environment, it results in more relevant, higher-quality health and social care researchGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
Students as co-creators in online learning Offering students paid opportunities to be involved in generating and modifying online learning content could deliver novel experiences for learners, reduce academic workload and help close the awarding gapDean Fido, Gary F. FisherUniversity of Derby
Career development for technicians in higher educationTechnicians need to advocate for themselves, network and seek leadership opportunities to gain the recognition they deserve, writes Mark Dabee Saltmarsh. Here, he offers career advice for the unsung heroes of higher educationMark Dabee SaltmarshCardiff Metropolitan University
How can we support aspiring mature student creatives?Helping mature students pursuing creative subjects to make the most of their university experiences shouldn’t be difficult. Here are some suggestionsEmma LennoxQueen’s University Belfast
Campus talks: supporting student success at all stages of the university journeyUniversity of Chester vice-chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher educationEunice SimmonsUniversity of Chester
How universities can better support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller studentsMore students from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are entering higher education. But what can universities do to better support their needs? Colin ClarkUniversity of the West of Scotland
Building trust to support researchers’ mental healthPrincipal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectivelyAlex ZarifisUniversity of Southampton
Everything you wanted to know about National Teaching Fellowships but were afraid to ask…The UK’s National Teaching Fellowships were established to recognise excellence in teaching and student learning. Fellow James Derounian asks if the scheme fulfils its goalsJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
How to capture the attention of new generations of dentistry studentsFrom traditional lectures to seminar-based group work, the evolution over 20 years of a dentistry course shows how course design and pedagogy can adapt to students’ expectations and learning stylesMáté Jász, Szilvia Ambrus , Péter Schmidt , Péter Hermann, Szandra KörmendiSemmelweis University
How to collaborate with students on research projectsStudents and academic staff collaborating on research projects offers many benefits for everyone involved. Here’s how to do itLouise Owusu-Kwarteng University of Greenwich
Ten tips when instigating an assessment transformation programmeHigher education is facing pressure to reform assessment. But how to get started? Steve Briggs offers 10 tipsSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
Why university-wide curriculum transformation is a leap of faith Overhauling an institution’s entire education curriculum is a silo-busting undertaking. Here’s what one university, now in its second year of implementation, has learnedMarion Harney, Julian ChaudhuriUniversity of Bath
Ease autistic students’ transition to university with low-stimulus videos University communications are often high impact and visually appealing. But this can be the opposite of what some of our students needNorman Darwen, Mark Hughes The University of Manchester
The aspiring academic’s career path from PhD to professorIf you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladderJan BuermannUniversity of Southampton
How to navigate your first steps into university leadershipMoving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leaderKingsley Omeihe, Ibiyemi Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
Active learning: what can we learn from secondary teaching? A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategiesSarah ShawUniversity of Chester
Use student-centred learning strategies to motivate international business students Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student-centred learning into your teaching Giselle BateUniversity of Chester
Interdisciplinarity makes us greater than the sum of our partsThe real world is complicated. Let’s give our students the tools to take it on with interdisciplinary educationJillian TerryThe London School of Economics and Political Science
AI as tutor and critic: using tech to personalise educationArtificial intelligence can have practical applications for assessment in higher education, despite the focus on the threats it poses. Here are considerations when using AI to support teaching and generate feedbackMichael ButlerKing’s College London
Five steps to prevent student disengagementFollow this educator's action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on trackLayal HakimThe University of Exeter
Campus talks: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instructionLeon Tikly, Jason M. LodgeThe University of Bristol, The University of Queensland
Developing interdisciplinary courses for tomorrow’s scholarsMany universities are developing new interdisciplinary degree programmes to prepare students for working across sectors on complex issues. But how can we engage faculty in this whole-institution approach?Anne Preston, Katherine Fletcher UCL
How to handle data ethically and effectively as a social scientist New data sources are generating vast amounts of information for researchers. But social scientists and management researchers should put robust practices in place to remain ethicalAnne ter WalImperial College London
Teaching international students about academic integrity Cultural misunderstandings can lead to international students being referred for academic misconduct. An answer for university educators can be to tailor course content to bridge gaps in your students‘ understandingJulija Jones University of Southampton
Understanding ethics approval in academic researchThe following strategies aim to streamline the ethics approval process, reduce delays and uphold the highest ethical standardsMarios Kremantzis, Fatema Zaghloul, Rushana KhusainovaThe University of Bristol
Is it worth paying for GenAI?How useful is artificial intelligence for syllabus design? A law lecturer compared the free and subscription versions of three generative AI platforms, with surprising resultsSophia De Arez Cintra King’s College London
