We should be using social media more to understand students How to use netnography to improve communication with prospective and current studentsAlex FentonUniversity of Chester
How can universities encourage active ageing? As life expectancies rise, universities must prepare to welcome more older students. Here are some ways to ensure institutions are inclusive spaces for these learnersHusnul FitriThe University of Indonesia
Three ways to develop students’ AI literacyIs higher education prepared for a future defined by AI, or do we need to do more to align education with technology’s changing landscape? Here are three ways to get your students to engage with it critically Chahna Gonsalves , Sam IllingworthKing’s College London, Edinburgh Napier University
Using documentary film to communicate your social researchFilm can humanise your research and make it accessible to an audience beyond your field. Here are five key takeaways from our experience of bringing sociology to lifeRosalind EdwardsUniversity of Southampton
How to align AI tools with teaching philosophies: a practical guideLucy Gill-Simmen provides a practical framework for integrating AI into teaching, while remaining true to your pedagogical principlesLucy Gill-SimmenRoyal Holloway, University of London
How can we use microlearning to enhance university teaching?What are the benefits of microlearning and how can institutions ensure their courses suit the needs of digital natives?Robert A. Phillips The University of Manchester
Four ways to use gamification to engage your students in learningWhat if learning was as addictive as gaming? Motivate your students and engage them to learn with these four teaching innovations Lim Keong TeohUniversity of Winchester
Key strategies for successfully marketing an online courseHighlighting multimedia aspects, networking opportunities and the value of your course’s credential value are some of the ways institutions should be marketing their online education offeringValeria Adriazola Dalhousie University
How to demonstrate the value of online education to paying studentsScalability and flexibility are just two benefits that online learning offers students in the MENA region. Here’s how to let potential students know why they should enrolMohamed Abuelseoud AbdelzaherAl-Mustaqbal University
We use ChatGPT to give feedback on students’ abstractsTeaching students whose first language is not English to write concise abstracts helps them develop their academic writing skills, but providing feedback on them can often be laborious. Here is how you can use ChatGPT to speed up the processYu Liu , Shuhao (Jeremy) Zhang Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
‘Creativity is a practice, not an astonishing stroke of good luck’Screenwriter and playwright Stephen Sewell shares practical insights into fostering students’ mental flexibility and resilience from research into unlocking creativityStephen SewellAustralian National University
Four ways to enhance the postgraduate student experiencePostgraduate students are our future colleagues – let’s put ourselves in their shoes. Here are four ways to help your PhD students thrive in higher educationMiller Alonso Camargo-ValeroUniversity of Leeds
How can Jenga build course co-creation?Questions about accessibility led to events management students and educators using block towers to foster discussion of lived experiences and a sense of belonging. Here, Katy Proctor and Nick Davies offer their insights into co-creating module contentKaty Proctor, Nick DaviesGlasgow Caledonian University
Let’s embrace compassionate pedagogy for a more humane academyHow can we bridge the compassion gaps in the day-to-day experiences of students and staff in higher education? Kathryn Waddington and Bryan Bonaparte offer their solutions – and warn of the challenges we’re still facingKathryn Waddington, Bryan BonaparteUniversity of Westminster
Opening doors to computer science educationWays to get more students from under-represented backgrounds into computer science, including offering joint undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees that require no tech backgroundBeth MynattNortheastern University
Preparing school leaders to solve problems and make a differenceAspiring K-12 educational leaders need professional training that gives them flexibility, decision-making skills and cultural awareness. Here’s how a ‘problem of practice’ approach embeds real-world issues into assessmentShana MatamalaUniversity of La Verne
Create engaging educational video content using these cognitive theoriesThe power of video content to engage an audience is widely known, but creating effective videos requires a considered approach. Here are 15 principles to bear in mindFA Triatmoko HSThe University of Indonesia
Create an online learning environment international students feel comfortable inFor international students, navigating online learning is just another challenge among the many they’re already facing. Rajeev Kamineni offers advice based on his own learning journeyRajeev Kamineni University of Adelaide
‘The experience of mixing with peers from other schools and engaging with university life is transformational’By building a bridge between high school and university, outreach teams can foster aspiration and provide tangible pathways for students who might not otherwise pursue higher educationGillian LavercombeUniversity of the West of Scotland
Three lessons for interfaith engagement on campusHow can we build a religiously plural community on campus in times of global division? Ten years on from opening a university faith centre, James Walters reflects on three lessons learnedJames WaltersThe London School of Economics and Political Science
ChatGPT and other AI tools to use in the classroomChatGPT is a great starting point, but other tools can improve our students’ learning experiences. Read about a few here.Gabriela Espínola Carballo, Nelly Ramirez Vásquez Tecnológico de Monterrey
Inclusive co-teaching can draw on educators’ lived experience Joint teaching between academic faculty and experts by experience offers not only professional development for future teachers, but benefits student understanding as well. Here’s how to put it into practicePablo Rodríguez HerreroUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid
Low-cost ways to support women academicsOffering mentorship opportunities, supporting peer groups and addressing bias are some of the ways institutions can support women academicsAsri Saraswati The University of Indonesia
Unlock the benefits of multilingualism in higher education To create inclusive campuses, we need to embrace multilingualism. Here’s how the Multilingual University project helped celebrate linguistic diversity and fostered a sense of belongingKatherine Mansfield, Julio GimenezUniversity of Westminster
Joining hands across institutions makes light workCommunities of practice can help overextended faculty and staff maximise programme impact and bandwidth for career practitionersKarena Nguyen , Paola Cepeda, Anne-Sophie Bohrer, Matthew WarnerGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Washington University in St Louis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, North Dakota State University
How higher education can lead the way in refugee resettlementHigher education has an important role to play in the global refugee crisis. Here’s how a national initiative resettled refugees and helped them continue their education in their new homeLauren M. LondonEastern Michigan University
It’s time to rethink creative industries employabilityEmployability is often a conversation for or about students, but what if we asked them about their future hopes? How might we co-design employability provision in times of crisis?Emma Coffield , Katie Markham Newcastle University
Practical strategies for greener transportation on your university campusFocusing on electric vehicle use and optimising lead-acid batteries, Kumar Tripathi shares practical tips for improving campus sustainability through greener transport, based on a pilot studyAbhishek Kumar Tripathi Aditya University
Intercultural communication between PhD supervisors and candidatesCulture goes beyond language and national origins, so doctoral supervisors need curiosity and an open mindset in their interactions to maximise performance and timely completionThuy DinhWestern Sydney University
Promoting ethical and responsible use of GenAI tools How can we encourage staff and students to use generative AI in ways that do not threaten an institution’s ethics or academic integrity? Read the University of Exeter’s takeKelly Louise PreeceThe University of Exeter
We’re living in a world of artificial intelligence – it’s academic publishing that needs to changeScholars are using generative AI to assist them with writing articles, but should they be punished for it? The academic publishing community may need to change its mindset, writes Benjamin Luke MoorhouseBenjamin Luke MoorhouseHong Kong Baptist University
‘What artists do is say the quiet bits out loud’As teachers, we know our students will face the harsh demands of creativity and problem-solving in their daily professional lives – and we need to help them tap into deeper places that lead to novel solutions to intractable problemsStephen SewellAustralian National University
We need to get to know our international students betterTo create inclusive classrooms for international students, we must address bias and challenge assumptions. Here’s howMeg MacleanThe University of Edinburgh
Portfolio assessment may be the key to deeper learningPortfolio assessment has proved to be an innovative way to track students' progress in economics classes, making learning deeper and more meaningful. Here’s how to do itBelén Pagone, Cecilia Primogerio Universidad Austral
Encourage intellectual development in students to improve work readinessBy supporting students to become independent thinkers who can evaluate different viewpoints within specific contexts, educators better prepare them for employment, argue Jennifer Rose and Bill MooreJennifer Rose, Bill MooreThe University of Manchester, The Perry Institute
Truth is necessary for reconciliationGood intentions and generalisations can harm reconciliation in the classroom and academy, writes Daniel SimsDaniel SimsUniversity of Northern British Columbia
For truly practical learning, embrace an interdisciplinary approachBringing different fields of study together into one practical assignment, focused on a real-world problem, proved to be a game-changer in a sector shifting towards interdisciplinarity. Here's how it workedZulkifli Merican Aljunid Merican , Lim Jun Wei Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Sustainability education needs to go beyond the SDGsAligning teaching with the Sustainable Development Goals can only go so far in preparing students for a climate change-affected world. This resource offers a framework for embedding sustainability more deeply into curricula Multiple authorsThe University of East Anglia, Technical University of Munich
Principles of Indigenous leadership and self-care in the academyIndigenous leadership requires resilience, humility and self-awareness. These 10 principles offer a guide to cultivating wellness and fostering a supportive communityChris AndersenUniversity of Alberta
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better futureHow can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisationSteve LarkinUniversity of Adelaide
Preparing students for careers in the creative industriesHow interdisciplinary and experiential learning that is integrated into inclusive curricula can equip students for their future creative careersMiaomiao JiaThe University of Bristol
What skills does the 21st-century medical educator need?A faculty development programme for instructors must facilitate more than efficient knowledge transfer. Incorporating pedagogical innovation, digital proficiency and emotional intelligence will ensure the well-being of educators and studentsMiklós KellermayerSemmelweis University
These AI tools can help prepare future programmers for the workplaceHow educators can teach programming students to use AI tools to enhance productivityRohini RaoManipal Academy of Higher Education
The renaissance of the essay starts hereIn the age of AI, has long-form writing in higher education reached a dead end? Martin Compton and Claire Gordon discuss the unique aspects of the essay and introduce a manifesto to revitalise itClaire Gordon , Martin ComptonThe London School of Economics and Political Science, King’s College London
Time to switch? A university’s guide to BlueskyBluesky’s growth offers academics, departments and institutions the chance to build engaged communities. Here are some tips on setting up a profileNed PotterUniversity of York
Dreaming of tuī returning to campusCollaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campusSeamus MoranUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing changeIn preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growthKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Let me introduce you to the art of saying helloA creative introduction sparks engagement, builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Here are ways to make a good first impressionVik Perez Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the insideWomen in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under-represented in senior positions. To fix this, universities will need to embrace systemic change Rachael JeffersonCharles Sturt University
Productive disagreement is our best hope of tackling the climate crisis As complex communities with a social purpose, universities are ideal places to foster and model difficult discussions around prioritising investment and effort towards net zero goals, writes Nigel Ball Nigel BallUniversity of the Arts London
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