Five steps to successful company-led projects in higher educationCompany-led projects can boost graduate earnings and strengthen institutional partnerships. Here’s how to get them off the groundWahiba ChairUniversity Canada West
Don’t cry for me, academia: gamifying the early career experienceWajeehah Aayeshah created the online card game Academic Tears to boost empathy for early career academics, and explored a new way of communicating research. Here’s how she did itWajeehah Aayeshah University of Melbourne
Beyond search: how AI agents are redefining researchAI-augmented research can speed up processes such as literature review and data synthesis. Here, Ali Shiri looks at functionality of three AI agentsAli ShiriUniversity of Alberta
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
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 editingLaura Portwood-StacerPrinceton University
How teachers become students’ growth partners in learningSimple habits can transform students’ silence and hesitation into conversation and curiosity, making the university classroom a dynamic space for learning and growthYongjia LinMacau University of Science and Technology
Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learnersAdult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experienceRussell Woodward, Ian RodwellUniversity Centre Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
A guide to arts-based methods in medical researchAchieve a deeper understanding of human experiences by deploying the creative practices in research. Here’s howHeather SpoonerUniversity of Florida
Beyond overexposure: how academics can reclaim agency on LinkedInAs LinkedIn shifts from online CV to personal branding stage, Jasmine Mohsen explores how scholars can reclaim agency, set boundaries and build sustainable digital identities without succumbing to overexposureJasmine MohsenSP Jain London School of Management
Using design sprints to reimagine university learning experiences With a human-centred approach and the incentive of a short time frame, design sprints can bring multiple perspectives together to reimagine modules and curriculaJames Forde, Iria LopezUniversity of Leeds, Independent consultant
Student support in the university classroomAdvice on helping students flourish in their studies by providing the right support when it is neededKiera O’Brien, Campus contributorsCampus
How to integrate development pathways for higher education professionalsGetting the best out of all employees means taking an intentional approach to staff development. This guide outlines four CPD categories and how to scaffold themSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
How technology can amplify connections in online classroomsTechnology does not replace human connection. Here's how thoughtfully designed digital practices can make student support more accessible and responsive Bhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Effective support means meeting university students where they areMeaningful student support starts in the classroom, the lab and the everyday relationships that faculty build with learners. Carrie Fearer shares practical strategies – from accessibility to co-creationCarrie FearerVirginia Tech
Entrustment-based supervision and assessment: a how-to guideImplementing entrustable professional activities into assessment can help transit students to entry-level practice. Here’s how it was done in a physiotherapy courseRahizan ZainuldinSingapore Institute of Technology
How I use AI tools to enhance EFL students’ speaking skillsAI tools can help students of English as a foreign language build confidence in academic speaking by offering structured practice opportunities, personalised feedback and support with idea generation. Ka Ho To explains howKa Ho ToXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Doing outreach with children? Start with bricks, questions and storytellingWhen the climate crisis dominates headlines but often feels too large for meaningful action, how can university researchers invite the next generation to engage, imagine and lead? Here, Nadera Assim shares insights from a workshop on compostingNadera AssimUniversity of Southampton
Build bridges between disciplines to foster interdisciplinarityFive practical steps to build sustainable interdisciplinary collaboration, informed by first-hand experience of setting up an interdisciplinary research instituteMayer Cabrera-FloresCETYS Universidad
Let’s teach students to see the fingerprintsDoes humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-OziebloRenia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Digital assumptions versus global realities in transnational education Connectivity and access remain key challenges as universities in the Global North extend provision beyond their borders. Reflective questions about the experience of TNE students and staff can help ensure courses remain relevant and inclusiveTabetha Newman, Elizabeth NewallJisc
Tips for introducing complex design software in the classroomAs design education becomes increasingly digital, educators face the challenge of integrating powerful simulation and modelling software without overwhelming students. Adalberto Tamez Alanis offers guidanceAdalberto Tamez AlanisTecnológico de Monterrey
How does the brain learn? And why don’t we teach that way?Neuroscience shows traditional teaching is not enough. Instead, an experiential approach can return learning to its natural orderMussab Aswad Nasser Centre for Science and Technology
‘Students don’t have to prove authorship of every word, they show their supervision of AI tools’When all students are required to use generative AI for every assignment, their practice can be more rigorous, transparent and deeply reflective. Here, Tiatemsu Longkumer explains a rubricTiatemsu LongkumerRoyal Thimphu College
What makes a classroom a community?Community can be built on every course, deepening learning and improving the experience for everyone. Find out howMelissa Jane MeganHong Kong University of Science and Technology
How technicians can achieve professional registrationTechnical professionals are essential to the success of universities and research institutes. Nana Asante Asamoah-Danso offers guidance on achieving formal recognitionNana Asante Asamoah-DansoImperial College London
Storytelling in STEM: connecting concepts, confidence and identityDesigning STEM classrooms that encourage students to reflect on their progress and share their stories takes intention, but the pay-off is enormous: more engaged, capable and confident learnersKaren Ho, Douglas B. ClarkMount Royal University, University of Calgary
How Carmen and the humanities can embed the skills GenAI can’tA cultural programme centred on the opera Carmen lit a flame of engagement in students. Here’s how the humanities reach parts of the human psyche that GenAI could never touchRenia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable waysAre the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistakePatricia RaunVirginia Tech
How to cultivate confident, creative graduatesHow a careers festival centred on industry insight, alumni connections and tailored support is helping creative students navigate more sustainable career pathsAilsa Wright The University of Edinburgh
How ‘aesthetic pedagogy’ can get the attention of your Gen Z studentsToday’s students need immersive, aesthetic experiences that awaken curiosity, stimulate the senses, and foster critical thinking, says Fabián BautistaFabián Bautista SaucedoCETYS Universidad
Unlock learning and build community with escape roomsGames-based activities foster active, relaxed learning and collaborative problem-solving. Rebecca Andrew and Sam Chadwick offer guidance on how to design and tailor them to suit a range of needs Rebecca Andrew, Sam ChadwickUniversity of Chester
The best way to market a university? Start with the studentsUniversity students can be lifelong brand ambassadors for their institution. To harness the power of word of mouth, create an environment where students feel they belongYoussef ChetiouiAl Akhawayn University
Making student experience a core part of academic workA student and an academic outline how universities must make student experience an explicit part of academic roles, from workloads to resourcing and recognitionRoma Forbes, Benjamin OngThe University of Queensland
Accompaniment: the key to engaging campus communities in changeTo respond to change, leaders must create solutions with their employees and members of the community, rather than instituting a top-down approach. A Latin American leadership practice could be the answerAnnmarie CañoGonzaga University
Content curation to build academic visibilityContent curation offers academics a practical way to share knowledge beyond the academy. Kelvin Ke Jinde outlines different approaches and shows how they can help researchers extend their reach, save time and engage wider audiencesKelvin Ke JindeXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Measuring the value of movement: how universities can capture the benefits of sport and physical activityWith robust, quantitative data, the higher education sector can show how its sporting activities and facilities contribute to both student and staff well-being and national health goals while strengthening the case for future investment Phil MalatestaUniversity of Southampton
Co-creation as an alternative for engaging studentsCo-creation through experiential learning outside the classroom space – working abroad, in the field, in a lab – is fantastic but not always feasible. Can’t leave the classroom? Ed Berger explains how educators can still spark engagementEd BergerVirginia Tech
Three ways to turn students into active partners in their educationCreate a supportive learning community with student co-creation. Here are three ways to help students take the reinsAnatoly Oleksiyenko, Weiyan Xiong, Jing ZhangThe Education University of Hong Kong
How to co-design learning and assessments with students and GenAI Guidance on bringing together academic expertise, students’ lived experience and GenAI’s creative capacity to co-design genuinely inclusive, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences Patrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Teaching students to assess their work and why it matters beyond universityPeer feedback and self-assessment build habits that extend into professional life. They teach students to ask questions such as: ‘What do others see in my work?’ and ‘What did I miss?’ to improve performance, Elissar Gerges explainsElissar GergesZayed University
How to evolve with GenAI: an educator’s guideThe launch of GenAI has prompted a new stage of experimentation for university education. Here’s how to explore and refine, finding out what works and what doesn’tLin YueAdelaide University
How to model good academic practice By modelling good practice in your own teaching, you can help students build confidence, work more effectively and set habits that support both academic and personal success. Here’s howNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Sticky labels: why language shapes identity (and how to say better things)The words we use in creative education – and the ones we don’t – shape how students see themselves. David Thompson explores how labels affect self-image and how university educators can shift language to build creative confidenceDavid ThompsonUniversity of Lincoln
Support medical students to form their identity as doctorsDevelop well-rounded, people-focused medical professionals by focusing on soft skills, alongside clinical knowledge. Here’s how case-based learning can helpAnne HickeyRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Practice makes professionalWell-designed simulations can give future public service practitioners safe opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and build skills vital for supporting vulnerable peopleMark GregoryThe University of East Anglia
Four common arguments for acknowledging AI use (and why they are wrong)Educators may want AI to be used well or to go away entirely, write Chloe Salisbury and Luke Zaphir. Here, they take on a central piece of AI lore and offer ways forwardChloe Salisbury, Luke Zaphir The University of Queensland
A practical guide to using games in university teachingWhat is game-oriented learning, what criteria must games follow to have true educational value and how to use them in your own teaching? Find out herePhilippe LepinardUniversité Paris-Est Créteil
How to reclaim humanity in the AI classroomAs GenAI changes how students study and complete assessments, higher education educators must focus on metacognition, clarity and connection, says Patrice Seuwou Patrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Looking for our environmental future in the poetic pastHow can studying a poem or writing a story give students the skills to imagine a healthy planetary future? Stephanie Jones explains the link between literature and environmental literacyStephanie JonesUniversity of Southampton
Weave interdisciplinarity into the identity of your humanities departmentCreate flexibility within department structures to allow interdisciplinary work and collaboration to flourish. Here’s howHang XingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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