Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement in health researchMeasuring the impact of involving patients and the public in healthcare research is less about proving that the practice is a ‘good thing’ and more about finding ways to do it better, writes Gary Hickey. Here, he shares eight key considerationsGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
White privilege doesn’t exist for working-class men in higher educationConsider social class a protected characteristic and remove financial barriers to make HE accessible to white, working-class men, writes Mark ButterickMark ButterickUniversity of Leeds
Tips for designing interprofessional education courses in healthcareAdapting to and collaborating with other professionals is essential in medicine. Here’s how to nurture an interdisciplinary mindset from the very startHajer N. Sheikh, Umamah Rehman Dubai Medical College for Girls
Active, flipped, micro, virtual learning: a toolbox for interdisciplinary teachingYoung engineers need interdisciplinary skills more than ever to communicate science clearly, both to inform the public and to protect shared resources such as the environment. Here are lessons from a cross-course projectMartin Morgeneyer, Esteban Zúñiga DomínguezUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
Unlock the potential of internationalisation in higher educationLet’s smash through the barriers to effective internationalisation. Here’s a four-part framework to do soWafa El GarahAl Akhawayn University
How to create a higher education AI policyA successful university AI policy guides internal innovation and usage, directs resources and identifies key contacts for emergent needs. Here are the steps and considerations for writing guidelines Eric Scott SembratGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How to build a citizen science research culture Practical advice for building inclusive and innovative research cultures that prepare students for real-world challengesAadhi Agilan, Sam O’Keefe, Gareth Bilton University of Chester
The evolution of assignments in the age of generative AIInstead of cracking down on AI use for written assignments, we just need to make our assessment smarterMiriam WunSingapore Institute of Technology
Fostering an ‘I can’ attitude in studentsChallenging assumptions about competency and student independence and promoting self-reflection can foster agency, writes Megan JonesMegan JonesThe University of East Anglia
‘Generative AI is making our students more creative than ever’The real opportunity of AI isn’t automation, it’s the potential to democratise innovation, writes Ramona Pistol. And teaching practices need to catch up to this realityRamona PistolUniversity of Hertfordshire
An insider’s guide to how students use GenAI toolsThere’s no doubt students are using GenAI in their assignments – but how? Miriam Wun and Nah Yong En talked to students to find outMiriam Wun, Nah Yong EnSingapore Institute of Technology
The power of effective feedback for early-career educatorsHow can assessors improve educators’ ability to give feedback that influences students’ motivation, engagement and achievement?Jennie FoxThe University of Exeter
Tackling declining attendance with the ‘show up’ mindsetA model that instils in students a commitment to ‘showing up’ from day one includes practical strategies for improving attendance and fostering long-term engagementMaya Cara, Nina SeppalaUniversity College London
Five key stages when embedding AI networking toolsThe Ask an Alum AI tool is helping current students connect with alumni, develop networks and benefit from career advice. Here’s how to embed a digital networking tool Wallis SpenceThe London School of Economics and Political Science
What a transdisciplinary lens brings to university teachingWhy is it important to integrate knowledge and methodologies across disciplines? Catherine Amelink has recommendations to encourage the student engagement needed to address complex, weighty problemsCatherine AmelinkVirginia Tech
Streamline the literature review process with these tipsWays to make the research, reading and referencing processes smoothNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
‘Why do we still timetable classes as if students don’t have lives outside university?’ As the block model has evolved from educational outlier to established practice, the questions it raises about how higher education is delivered are increasingly difficult to ignore, writes John WeldonJohn WeldonVictoria University
The AI genie is out of the bottle – now what?Generative AI is here to stay, so let’s build AI literacy, incorporate AI into assessment and craft solid policies for its useAida Nuranova, Timothy WawnNazarbayev University
Empty classrooms and disconnected students in the age of AIUniversities face an urgent need to accelerate change in how they teach – and think about teaching – to reconnect students’ digital lifestyles with the way they learn, write Nic Fair and Larisa Yarovaya Nicholas Fair , Larisa Yarovaya University of Southampton
Three ways to ensure you are teaching for lasting societal impactMultidisciplinary courses, applied learning and personalisation will all help business schools prepare graduates to serve the needs of the global community. Baback Yazdani explains how to make them workBaback YazdaniNottingham Trent University
Use everyday objects to educate student teachers By using simple, familiar items and fostering open dialogue, we can encourage critical reflection in our students, transforming traditional teaching models into more inclusive learning experiencesDaniel Gutiérrez-Ujaque University of Lleida
Teaching with empathy: a practical guide for university educatorsBy making consistent efforts to understand and support students, university teachers create a learning environment where they feel capable and appreciated, writes Dianne Stratton-MaherDianne Stratton-Maher The University of Southern Queensland
Tips for creating and delivering effective educational webinarsStrategies that incorporate interactive elements and rules setting to help teachers design engaging webinarsLauren Flannery The University of East Anglia
Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics coursesUsing anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning, fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics concepts more memorable Temesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Career-connected learning is an investment in the futureA strong reputation for career-connected learning can create a seamless circle for universities, with graduates happy to pave the way for others via the alumni network. But how to get started? Audra SpicerColorado State University Global
Beyond Chat: how AI teaching assistants are transforming student supportPedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and, most importantly, can guide students towards deeper learning, writes Thorsten FröhlichThorsten FröhlichLIBF
Harness the power of AI to preserve endangered art formsResearchers breathed new life into Cantonese porcelain painting techniques using AI, equipping a new generation with traditional skills. Here’s how they did itHenry DuhThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Staying agile is the key to effective HE leadershipChange is inevitable, and higher education leaders must have the agility to keep up. Here is how to go from a reactive to a proactive approachShuri Mariasih Gietty TambunanThe University of Indonesia
Changing the climate of teaching: embedding sustainability into film and media studiesResearch-led teaching can bring educators’ work and passions into the classroom, making topics such as climate change less overwhelming for students and linking learning to future skills. Here are five key takeaways Malcolm CookUniversity of Southampton
Here are seven AI tools you should be using for your teaching and research AI can assist with idea generation, data analysis and mind-mapping, among others. Here are some tools that should be on any academic’s radarNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
The power of participatory podcasts as a research methodInstead of seeing podcasting as an alternative output, producing a series with a group of youth curators helped Abigail Harrison Moore and Lauren Theweneti understand how significant it can be for participatory researchAbigail Harrison Moore, Lauren ThewenetiUniversity of Leeds, Sheffield Hallam University
From island to screen: marketing the campus experience to future studentsWhen competition to attract students comes from other institutions, not just in your region but around the world, universities need effective marketing tools and a targeted message to stand out Courtney GeritzUniversity of Tasmania
‘Academic writing equals chaos’If you are stalled in your latest writing project, Glenn Fosbraey shares three tips for breaking through blocks, getting organised and finishing the final draftGlenn Fosbraey University of Winchester
British sign language users deserve a place in higher educationBSL users are under-represented in academia. What can we do to foster an inclusive environment for them?Astrid SmallenbroekUniversity of the West of Scotland
A recipe for effective undergraduate research mentorshipStrategies for giving effective feedback, addressing common challenges and fostering a supportive and productive mentor-student relationshipJamie Gilbert Mikell Athens State University
Researcher speed-dating: developing strategic collaborations with international partners From meeting online to forming long-term relationships, researchers’ shared projects can foster stronger international partnerships between universitiesJoanna DaaboulUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
Anatomy of an academic book proposalPitch your book to publishers with an irresistible proposal. Here are all the elements you’ll needRichard BaggaleyThe University of Westminster
Making admissions processes fair on Black studentsHow we can use alternative criteria and targeted outreach to promote fair access to higher education for Black studentsPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
The case for rewarding hard work in higher educationTaking a cue from copyright’s ‘sweat of the brow’, Ian Solway and Shan Wang argue that recognition of effort and resilience should not be lost in a rush to maximise learning efficiencyShan Wang, Ian SolwayUniversity of Southampton
How to transition from a student to a researcher mindset Tips for developing a professional network, building resilience and making a realistic research career planNoman MahtabLondon College of Contemporary Arts
A practical guide to better public speaking: part twoThe second in a two-part series, here’s how to hone your public speaking skills, using the three CsAnna Christodoulou The University of Westminster
Enhancing the thesis experience: insights from master’s students Early preparation is essential for students’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the beginningShino Takayama, Ransi JayawardenaThe University of Queensland
Tips for fostering student engagement in blended learningStudents can often feel disengaged in a blended learning environment. Here’s how to spark their curiosity and give them ownership of their learning journeyChing Yee Pua, Kenan Kok Xiao-Feng , Oran Devilly, Shermain PuahSingapore Institute of Technology
Proofreading is a life skill – let’s treat it like oneUniversities shouldn’t assume their students know what proofreading is and how to do it. Here’s how to create a more inclusive learning environment – by listening to studentsSandie Dann, Kit MessingerLoughborough University
Four objectives to guide artificial intelligence’s impact on higher educationHow can higher education leaders manage both the challenge and the opportunity artificial intelligence presents? Here are four objectives to guide the waySusan C. AldridgeThomas Jefferson University
Teaching region-specific political science courses: Hong Kong as a case studyStrategies implemented in two Hong Kong-specific courses aim to ensure students unfamiliar with the region remain as engaged in the learning process as local studentsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
How to humanise engineering education and why we mustDespite years of effort across the education sector, engineering sciences are still not gender equitable. Incorporating more social sciences into engineering education could help address the imbalance Rich McIlroyUniversity of Southampton
Future-proof software engineering students for an AI-dominated worldSoftware engineering is increasingly being shaped by generative AI. Here’s how to prepare your students for their future workplaceHouda Chakiri Al Akhawayn University
Assessing the GenAI process, not the outputA framework for building AI literacy in a literature-review-type assessment Paul McDermott, Leoni Palmer , Rosemary Norton The University of East Anglia
Imagine an age-inclusive university sectorAge inclusion should be part of universities’ mission, as well as their day-to-day operations. To not support staff and students at all stages of their academic life is an opportunity missedPaul Harpur, Brooke Szücs, Nancy A. PachanaThe University of Queensland