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
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
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
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 FröhlichWalbrook Institute London
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 BaggaleyUniversity 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
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
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
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 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
An academic’s guide to BlueskyWith many HE professionals making the switch to Bluesky, here are the steps you need to take to get startedWahiba ChairUniversity Canada West
The pros and cons of peer reviewingWeighing up whether to take on the role of peer reviewer? Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experience to outline the upsides and downsidesArina ZiganshinaDubai Medical University
Class exercises that use ChatGPT to strengthen students’ learning To foster engagement, comprehension and knowledge retention in the classroom, educators should find a balance between leveraging AI tools such as GenAI to strengthen learning while also preserving their own guiding roleNikolas Dietis University of Cyprus
Using literature to increase students’ empathyAsking students to reflect on emotions through literary works can enhance their empathy. Here are some tried and tested methodsRouli EstherThe University of Indonesia
A practical guide to better public speaking: part oneGetting through long, not-so-interesting talks is a common experience in academia. But if we all agree it can be done better, how can we start delivering better presentations? Anna Christodoulou University of Westminster
It’s time to embrace digital equityEnsuring digital equity at your institution requires prioritising accessibility and championing digital literacy, among other initiativesKim Brooks, Jody Couch, Ben TaitDalhousie University
Three ways professional certifications can boost student outcomesProfessional certifications not only align students’ skills with real-world industry demands but can also lead to unexpected improvements in academic outcomes. Ekaterina Ipatova shares how her students responded to this innovative mode of assessmentEkaterina IpatovaUniversity of Roehampton
Tax Taylor SwiftIs sustainability a ‘blank space’ in professional music education? Not exactly. Music students want to make an impact and some music academics are embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the curriculumThomas IrvineUniversity of Southampton
‘Students need to take responsibility for class participation’Questions to encourage undergraduates to contribute to class content or in discussion help them develop skills for academia and the workplace. Mariano Carrera shares his experience from teaching in ThailandMariano CarreraKing Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
Engaging students through poster presentations: a case studyRead about how a poster presentation task can promote students’ engagement with course content and each otherQingyang SunXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How strategic sustainability can foster innovationSustainability is much more than a set of policies or practices. Here’s how it can be a transformational strategy for achieving a university’s mission Reynaldo RiveraUniversidad Austral
What Frankenstein’s monster can teach researchers about the dark side of ‘impact’ What can a 19th-century novelist tell academics about research ethics? Taking time to see the impact of research on ourselves is a good place to start measuring the social good of scholarly endeavours, writes Jennifer AllsoppJennifer AllsoppUniversity of Birmingham
Setting up an in-house mediation service at your universityWant to prevent conflict escalation? Make mediation a “first resort” optionCarol Platts The University of Manchester
Eight steps to launch a student-led peer-review journalTo help PhD students gain the skills required for publication and improve research literacy, consider an in-house academic journalAndrew Drybrough, Philip MontgomeryNazarbayev University
As students become more ‘distant’, can feedback still hit the mark?Whether they are behind a computer screen or behind bars, all students need support with making effective use of feedback – whether or not the process is a two-way streetRobert Nash, Kieran BallooNational Institute of Teaching, The University of Southern Queensland
How living with blepharospasm helped me become a better teacher Read about a strategy that helped an educator living with an eye condition build emotional resilience and create a more inclusive classroom environment Bhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Six tips when undertaking a curriculum framework review For a curriculum framework to deliver for both students and educators, it must be regularly updated. Here are six things to remember when embarking on a framework reviewSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
‘Uncertainty is part of co-production’ in researchFlexibility and an open mindset can help health researchers work with healthcare professionals and patients to create better adapted services. Here, Gary Hickey shares ways to navigate through the processGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
We have to rethink academic integrity in a ‘post-plagiarism era’ What is the future of plagiarism as a concept in the AI age and what are the implications for academic integrity? This resource seeks to answer these questions, among othersKaren KennyThe University of Exeter
The small steps that can make a big difference to student parentsJuggling academic and parental commitments is no easy feat. Here’s how universities can make small, programme-level adjustments to relieve the pressure on student parentsRebecca GordonUniversity of the West of Scotland
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding accessStudents need and want flexible, affordable pathways into higher education, so universities need to support non-traditional avenues, remove barriers and take the opportunity to reach a more diverse cohort, writes Steve McLaughlinSteven W. McLaughlin, Rick ClarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Yes, empathy can be taught – here’s howFind out how evidence-based methods can be used to provide empathy training, bringing huge potential benefits for healthcare outcomes and busting the myth that it can’t be taughtJeremy HowickUniversity of Leicester
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