Decolonisation as a driver for the Sustainable Development GoalsHow decolonial approaches can underpin and drive work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals across higher educationSean Porter, Eleanor CookThe University of Exeter
Written feedback for students – keep it clear, constructive and to the pointJames Derounian offers tips for giving compassionate feedback that will enable students to understand where their work went right and wrongJames DerounianDe Montfort University
Decolonising interview methods: a call to look to the moonThe interview process often rests on colonial perceptions of what counts as knowledge, how knowledge is generated and who ‘owns’ it. But researchers can use orienting questions to reflect upon and decentre this approachRosalind Edwards, Teah Carlson , Rachel LiebertUniversity of Southampton, Massey University, University of East London
The top three ways to support international graduate employability Building effective partnerships with employers and using feedback to shape curricula and careers services will boost outcomes for students, universities and industry alikeEric HuangUniversity of East London
Co-pilots: a new way of improving hybrid teaching for everyoneBringing in a ‘co-pilot’ instructor to support the running of hybrid classes can improve the teaching and learning experience for students and their lecturers, write Omar Merlo and James Eteen Omar Merlo , James EteenImperial College London
Teaching originality: an essential skill in the age of ChatGPTAcademic originality is not about chance, genius or magic. It is about engagement and a clear sense of scholarly contribution. And it can be taught, writes Alastair BonnettAlastair Bonnett Newcastle University
A quick guide to designing and delivering effective bite-sized learningA beginner’s guide to creating content, using the relevant tech tools and fostering active engagement through bite-sized learningPatrina LawThe Open University
Campus Talks: How to use generative AI in your teaching and researchHigher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research. Three intrepid explorers join us in this episode to share what useful functions they’ve discovered for the technologyJennifer Rose, David Nicol, Brooke SzücsThe University of Manchester, University of Glasgow, The University of Queensland
Apply the social model of disability to HE: viewing inclusion as a social goodWilliam E. Donald and Marius Frank present 10 benefits to applying a disability framework that empowers individuals to create a more inclusive societyWilliam E. Donald, Marius FrankUniversity of Southampton, Ronin Institute, Microlink
A colour matrix to make visual content more accessibleAccessible content is better content. One way to boost accessibility in visual materials is paying attention to colour contrast during the design process. Here’s a tool to make that simplerMatthew DeeproseUniversity of Southampton
Bring staff and students together to decolonise in seven stepsSeven stages to decolonising a curriculum, drawing lessons from a staff-student collaboration to decolonise the teaching of geography Caitlin Kight, Eleanor CookThe University of Exeter
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 societyKate Black, Jonny HallNorthumbria University
A bridge between academics and communications staffScience communication in a post-Covid world calls for a new way to span the gap between researchers and university comms teams – and a new skill set, as Michael Head explains Michael HeadUniversity of Southampton
Useful applications of AI in higher education – for which no specialist tech knowledge is neededThe rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence has left users struggling to keep up. Cato Rolea explores practical applications of these tools in higher educationCato RoleaNottingham Trent University
Key knowledge to be a good manager in higher educationAcademics are the most important asset for any university, though they are often the most neglected, making it even more vital to be a good manager, says Şerife EyüpoğluŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
I’d tell my younger self that my chequered past would be my strengthWith the benefit of hindsight, Anson Mackay re-examines their career path to see lessons in self-compassion and being their authentic self in collaboration and the classroomAnson W. MackayUCL
What I’ve learned from a decade of working with a disability in academia Meredith Wilkinson gives her younger self advice on climbing the academic ladder in an able-bodied world, but also calls for greater support for academics with disabilities Meredith WilkinsonDe Montfort University
What are the barriers to success for under-represented early career researchers in maths, physics, computer science and engineering?Recommendations for improving equity, diversity and inclusion in maths, physics, computer science and engineering, based on research into the barriers faced by ECRs from under-represented groups in these disciplinesLucy Yeomans, Daniela Fernandez, Lauren Stentiford The University of Exeter
ADHD in higher education: is digital learning making it worse?Hopping between multiple apps and platforms can easily overwhelm students with ADHD – we must be alert to the effects of too much digital multitasking, says Adrian J. WallbankAdrian J. WallbankOxford Brookes University
How to win at the part-time ‘game’ in academiaHigher education might be more accommodating of part-time employment than many private sector organisations, but working part-time comes with challenges. So how can you make a success of part-time working in academia?Multiple authorsThe University of Bristol, University of Bedfordshire, Bath Spa University, Women Space
A simple feedback strategy centred on a pedagogy of careLucy Gill-Simmen shares the template she’s designed to give meaningful feedback and opportunities for student development Lucy Gill-SimmenRoyal Holloway, University of London
A DIY guide to starting your own journalAn antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open access journal. Here are the steps to considerJudith JohnsonUniversity of Leeds
Power and possibility: the role of universities in decolonisation The question of decolonisation has grown in prominence in higher education in the past decade. Foluke Adebisi looks at why the concept is so often misinterpreted – and what is needed for universities to do it wellFoluke Adebisi The University of Bristol
Build community into the curriculum to improve in-person attendanceIf the lecture theatre is empty, it’s time to get more innovative in our delivery, says Gemma Ahearne. Here, she offers approaches that show students the value of attendingGemma AhearneUniversity of Liverpool
Five tips for building healthy academic collaborationsCollaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Śliwa gives advice on how to work well with othersMartyna Śliwa Durham University
Building bridges between academics and professional services Five strategic tactics for a seamless collaboration between academics and professional staff in pursuit of a learner-centred educationFoteini SpringouUniversity of York
Prioritising equity in higher education: the impact of individual identitiesRecommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemicSam Illingworth, Jamie ZikeEdinburgh Napier University
Ever wished lectures could be more flexible? Introducing the ‘flecture’Does the design of lecture theatres actually hinder knowledge dissemination? Richard Layzell discusses his experiments in shifting the norms of education deliveryRichard LayzellUniversity of Kent
Campus talks: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of LondonThe vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learningDavid LatchmanBirkbeck, University of London
How to find personal fulfilment after being a scientistAcademia encourages experimentation and innovative thinking. Why not apply these skills to finding a more satisfying job? Greta Faccio explains how she hit on her hybrid solutionGreta FaccioIndependent academic
What to do when your students don’t seem to careAyten Ordu outlines some of the strategies available to academics when students have lost their enthusiasm for lessons and lecturesAyten OrduNear East University
How to find passion in your work – and sustain itA simple strategy to sustain passion and enthusiasm for your work by keeping big dreams in view while celebrating each small stepEleanor CookThe University of Exeter
Scaling success: how to retain the student experience when going for growthImproving experience and outcomes for students while growing requires changes to student support and better understanding of their needs, says Alice WilbyAlice WilbyUniversity College Birmingham
Enquiry-based learning in five stepsEnquiry-based learning bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling students to learn by doing. Nicky Goodall shares five tips for successfully bringing it into your teachingNicky GoodallThe Open University
Three ways to make the most of Google Scholar’s ExCITATION plug-inLuca Cacciolatti explains how to use Google’s ExCITATION journal-ranking tool, which can help researchers quickly identify relevant and high-quality sourcesLuca CacciolattiUniversity of Westminster
Ten tips to succeed in publishing in English as a second languageEnglish is now selected five times as often as the authors’ national language for journal article publication. Christopher Tancock explains how you can get published even if English is not your first languageChristopher Tancock Elsevier
You wake up in a locked room… Using digital escape rooms to promote student engagementGame-based learning can unlock students’ motivation to learn and develop skills such as critical-thinking, teamwork and problem-solving, as Steven Montagu-Cairns explainsSteven Montagu-CairnsUniversity of Leeds
More play to engage students and deepen learningPlay is a powerful learning tool that boosts engagement, exploration and community. Here three lecturers outline some of the ways it can best be usedNoelia Dominguez Falcon , Kelly Edmunds , Becky LewisThe University of East Anglia
Co-branding the student journey from further to higher educationFacilitating an early link with higher education through campus visits and support with applications can improve progression to and success at universityMelanie PitcherCanterbury Christ Church University
We need systemic change to tackle EDI in educationTackling discrimination in business and society requires us to change the ways we deal with ‘difference’ in education, writes Sankalp ChaturvediSankalp Chaturvedi Imperial College London
What we can learn from Black women academics in the UKAs a Black female lecturer, Shelley McLetchie-Holder outlines lessons she has drawn from other Black women academics working in the UK and explains how institutions can best support these staffShelley McLetchie-Holder King’s College London
Campus talks: how the university library is an agent of changeOften overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community outreach. Two librarians tell us more about how they see their work as agents of change Masud Khokhar, Toni CarterUniversity of Leeds, Athens State University
Teaching AI literacy: how to begin Students urgently need to develop their AI literacy skills if they are to gain graduate-level jobs and help society tame the perils of the technology, write Christine O’Dea and Mike O’DeaXianghan (Christine) O’Dea , Mike O'DeaUniversity of Huddersfield, York St John University
The three key building blocks for a successful knowledge transfer partnershipKTPs offer huge benefits to all involved – as long as you have the right partner, the right project and the right graduate, explains Ruth GreenhalghRuth Greenhalgh Arden University
How universities can help rebuild trust in scienceThe crisis of confidence in science has deep origins. The answer to regaining traction is compelling stories and the skills to tell them beyond the academy, writes Bartłomiej KnosalaBartłomiej Knosala Silesian University of Technology
How to spin the plates of academic visibility, engagement and pleasing yourselfThink like a journalist. Think like a content creator. Think like a musician. Jonathan Wilson gives tips on getting ahead in your career without sacrificing personal satisfactionJonathan WilsonRegent’s University London
Ranking and accreditation to improve, not to impress Institutions should participate in league tables and accreditation schemes to improve their practices and performance, not simply to boost their reputations, writes Andreas KaplanAndreas KaplanKühne Logistics University (KLU)
Senior fellowship: three tips that will help your applicationGustavo Espinoza Ramos explains the importance of applying for a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and gives tips on how to be successful in this processGustavo Espinoza Ramos University of Westminster
The confidence trick: impostor syndrome and PhDs in the non-academic worldResearchers have a great deal to offer the world beyond academia. But, as John Miles writes, knowing where and when to deploy these skills is crucialJohn MilesInkpath
Power to the people through automation of peer support programmesThe management of large institution-wide programmes such as peer support can be improved and scaled with the help of automation, as Amanda Pocklington explainsAmanda PocklingtonThe University of Exeter
