Supporting cybersecurity literacy for workforce-ready graduatesEmployers need a cybersecurity-literate workforce, and higher education could play a valuable role in filling the gapSteven FurnellUniversity of Nottingham
Decolonising medicine, part one: taking the first stepsDecolonisation should not be limited to arts and social sciences, but many struggle with how to apply it across STEM disciplines. In her first resource, Musarrat Maisha Reza shares advice on effective approaches to decolonising medicineMusarrat Maisha RezaThe University of Exeter
5 ways to become an innovator in higher educationBreaking down norms can seem as disruptive as it is necessary to success – but strategies such as active listening and embodying change can help smooth the pathNicole BrownUCL
The sector must come together when talk turns to promoting economic successWhat could be more important than preparing our students for jobs in the local economy and supporting graduates to become the entrepreneurs of the future? asks Sir David BellDavid BellUniversity of Sunderland
Learner, student, graduate: a toolkit for student identity formation and critical reflectionA toolkit to guide students in developing and critically reflecting upon their own identities and journeys as they progress through higher education and into professional lifeRebecca Westrup, Sophie ReadingThe University of East Anglia
Moving beyond statements of commitment to taking action on race equalityTips for universities to examine their practices to ensure racial equity is embedded across institutional structures, by Shames Maskeen and Malcolm Todd Shames Maskeen, Malcolm ToddLeeds Trinity University
Does seeing others’ success on LinkedIn make you unhappy? LinkedIn can help you find a job and promote yourself, but it may also leave you questioning your own career trajectory – here’s how to combat the social media bluesLaura Lavertu, Sebastian OliverThe University of Edinburgh
LinkedIn is becoming academia’s key tool for career progressionFor students and academics alike, it’s harder to ignore LinkedIn’s combination of networking and self-promotional opportunitiesGillian McCurdyArden University
Lessons for universities from using ‘bots’ in the NHSAdvice on how higher education institutions could apply Robotic Process Automation to improve efficiencies, based on lessons from its use in the NHSCarol GloverKFM, a subsidiary of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
What can universities do to protect Russian and Ukrainian academics fighting for truth?Academics’ struggle is a stirring reminder that the freedom of scholars and students to speak, teach and publish is neither inviolable nor dispensable, says Ron DanielsRon DanielsJohns Hopkins University
Failing fast: what universities need to consider when adopting edtechAn edtech company might offer an outstanding technology that fits with the ethos and strategic direction of an institution, but that is just the start, says John MilesJohn MilesInkpath
Fake news and disinformation abounds, but what can universities do?Few universities offer courses on countering propaganda, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings this weakness of provision into sharp relief, says Paul BainesPaul BainesUniversity of Leicester
Social media can help new students make friends – but we must regulate itThere’s much to like about employing social media to help nervous students make connections before being dumped on campus, but universities must not overlook their duty of careAndy PhippenBournemouth University
Universities must take a more holistic approach to social mobilityFinancial support is only part of the equation – human and social capital are also crucial for helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds, says Andrew BurkeAndrew BurkeTrinity College Dublin
Universities must promote pluralism to ward off threats to democracyOnce the moral basis of anyone who disagrees with us is rejected, then democracy inevitably implodes, says Matthew Flinders Matthew FlindersUniversity of Sheffield
How to ensure effective quality assurance for digital teaching and learningHow university teaching staff can ensure that their digital teaching maintains the same quality as their on-campus face-to-face delivery, by Tim ThompsonTim ThompsonTeesside University
Universities aren’t walking the walk on sustainability – not even closeWhile HEIs continue to take tens of millions of pounds from oil companies, their integrity and commitment to the SDGs looks shaky at best, says James DerounianJames DerounianVisiting professor
How universities can promote ‘democratic competences’ among studentsA guide to how higher education can help develop a culture of democracy among students, through study programmes, a whole institution approach and community engagement, by Sjur BerganSjur BerganCouncil of Europe
Assessing career action plans: improving graduate employabilityCareer action plans are assignments designed to guide students in making informed choices and preparing for future jobs. Alexander Bradley explains how they workAlexander BradleyThe University of Portsmouth
Health workers need tech training – for themselves and their patientsThere are huge risks involved if current and future healthcare professionals have to take up new forms of practice such as video consultations without sufficient trainingStefan Rennick-Egglestone University of Nottingham
Using online and blended learning tools to teach data science skillsAdvice on teaching data science skills using online and blended learning tools and resources, by Philip LeftwichPhilip Leftwich The University of East Anglia
Making space for academic colleagues to think about race as part of pedagogyKevin Brazant shares tips on how to use digital content creation to deconstruct themes of equality, diversity and inclusion with colleagues and inform their learning and teaching practiceKevin BrazantLondon Metropolitan University
Making feedback effective for your students and efficient for youEffective feedback is vital to aid students’ learning and progress but must be managed in a way that is realistic for professors’ workloads. Loïc Plé shares his tipsLoïc PléIÉSEG School of Management
Five tips for surviving your doctorate after moving over from industryMoving into the academy after a professional career can be daunting and difficult – and never more so than when penning your thesisKumud Wijayaratna , Ed CottamNorthumbria University
Why and how to bring physical movement into the classroomThere are multiple benefits to bringing regular movement into the classroom, research shows. Stephen Braybrook lists the concerns that prevent educators from doing so, and offers guidance to overcome themStephen BraybrookBrain Move
Rekindling passion for equality, diversity and inclusion workEquality, diversity and inclusion work is too often dogged by scepticism and dismissed as a tick-box exercise. So how can institutional leaders rekindle enthusiasm and belief in the work? Rajani Naidoo shares her top recommendationsRajani NaidooUniversity of Bath
Mind the gap: creating a pathway for post-doctoral researchers to gain teaching experiencePostdoctoral researchers often struggle to secure teaching experience so institutions need to develop opportunities for these academics to support or lead classes. Ellen Bull explains how this can be doneEllen BellThe University of East Anglia
We’ve forgotten how to communicate science to the public at a crucial timeAs we try to tackle climate change, it feels like the pandemic has pushed us back decades to the bad old mode of scientists lecturing the public, says John WomersleyJohn WomersleyUniversity of Oxford
Greener life science labs: the challenge to save energy and reduce wasteHow to decrease the environmental footprint of a life science research centre? Annegrät Daujeumont shares how following a certification programme can help labs embrace sustainability and eco-friendly practicesAnnegrät DaujeumontUniversity of Luxembourg
Career corners: a simple way to improve student job preparationMany students enter their final year with no idea what they wish to do after university. Career corners aim to help by providing job and industry overviews that facilitate informed choicesAlexander BradleyThe University of Portsmouth
We must end the ‘us and them’ standoff between libraries and publishersUniversity libraries and publishers remain at a damaging impasse over digital textbooks – the solution requires communication, collaboration and openness to big ideasLibby HomerAnglia Ruskin University
How to disagree about Covid vaccination and manage other difficult university staff discussionsJonathan Lord outlines the role of empathy and listening skills in navigating potential conflict when colleagues disagree about sensitive issues such as vaccinationJonathan LordUniversity of Salford
Four ways to address breakout room anxietyAri Badlishah draws on her recent experience completing a master’s degree largely online to offer advice on how educators can help minimise students’ anxiety about virtual breakout roomsAri BadlishahThe University of Edinburgh
WhatsApp and campus trails: supporting students in building peer-support networksGroup activities and social networks help students to feel supported. Here’s how to facilitate interactions that build peer-support networksKelly Edmunds , Helen Leggett, Becky LewisThe University of East Anglia
A trauma-sensitive approach to teaching and learningA four-step framework for taking a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching in universities, explained by Kitty WheaterKitty WheaterThe University of Edinburgh
Students supporting educators: are you harnessing the talent of your own graduates?Employing students to support educators not only boosts overall digital expertise but elevates graduate employability, course design and the student voiceLisa Harris, Caitlin KightThe University of Exeter
Using literature reviews to strengthen research: tips for PhDs and supervisorsAnne Wilson explains how to develop a narrative and context for new research through your literature review, with tips for early career researchers and their supervisorsAnne WilsonRoyal Literary Fund
Non-linear approaches to course structure that improve learningBreaking up teaching content into chunks that can be repeatedly revisited offers educators a non-linear approach to learning. Chris Jones shares advice for designing online coursesChris JonesPearson College London
How to become a deanPaul Baines talks through the pros and cons of being a dean, plus the skills you’ll need to display during the recruitment process to get therePaul BainesUniversity of Leicester
Hidden in plain sight: spotlighting invisible Black female academics Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support their career progressionJummy OkoyaUniversity of East London
Slowing down earlier in the pandemic went well – so why speed back up?The online tools adopted in the past two years do have positives, but they’ve also created a new kind of pressure – the pressure to be everywhere at onceShari Boodts, Frederik van DamRadboud University
Six tips for writing a successful book proposalAn interesting concept is not enough to guarantee your book will get published. In crafting a pitch, it helps to be succinct and targeted and to show an ability to deliver Simon ClarkIndependent academic
Constructive use of varied assessment methodsLayal Hakim explains when and how to implement different types of assessment throughout a course in order to support learningLayal HakimThe University of Exeter
Meritocracy in the academy isn’t fit for purpose – but we can fix itInstitutions need to think about who they’re picking and foster both literacy and competence around minority issues as the first steps to a true meritocracyrashné limki The University of Edinburgh
What is peer review and why it is important?Peer review is the lifeblood of good science. But understanding the process can take time, and gaining review experience can be daunting. Marc Gillett explains the key elements of this critical component of scienceMarc GillettIOP Publishing
Digital Universities Week UK task force: put people at the heart of digital transformation Ahead of Digital Universities Week UK, a task force of four university leaders in the UK gives advice on how to roll out digital transformation on campus – from staff buy-in to securing your networksCampus team, Imogen Brighty-PottsCampus
Video makes the coding star: teaching problem-solving in bite-sized chunks online Aidan McGowan explains how converting practical coding ‘labs’ into a series of short videos taking students through the problems step-by-step has improved learning outcomesAidan McGowanQueen’s University Belfast
What parents need to succeed in academia and how universities can helpFrom working hours that fit in with childcare to a place to pump, Nadia von Benzon explains how universities can support staff who are parentsNadia von BenzonLancaster University
International partnerships drive SDG progress – how do we support them? Diverse partnerships encompassing various sectors and organisations help mobilise resources and encourage collaboration that can address societal challenges more efficientlyJoanna Newman, Maddalaine Ansell The Association of Commonwealth Universities, British Council
Embedding gender equality: building momentum for changeEileen Drew explains how positive leadership, data-informed actions and priorities, mass engagement and collaboration all feed into a successful gender equality initiativeEileen DrewTrinity College Dublin
