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’ empathySelf reflection prompted by literary works can enhance students' empathy. Here are 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
GenAI can help literature students think more criticallyIs ChatGPT destroying critical thinking, or is it allowing us to reconsider how we teach it? This resource explores some ways to empower literature students to use it to deepen their understandingShuri Mariasih Gietty TambunanThe University of Indonesia
How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchersHow can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Here’s how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision Deborah Riby , Amy Pearson, Jess HirstDurham University
‘Researchers have a responsibility to publish’ Without publication, advancements in knowledge will be stifled or even halted altogether, writes Walid Saad. Here he explains the many benefits to publishing for established scholars and students alikeWalid SaadVirginia Tech
Will AI revolutionise marking?Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve speed, consistency and detail in feedback for educators grading students’ assignments, writes Rohim Mohammed. Here he lists the pros and cons based on his experienceRohim MohammedUniversity College Birmingham
The foundations of a successful knowledge transfer partnershipBy collaborating with businesses, researchers can apply their expertise to real-world problems with tangible outcomes. Here, academics outline how they established an effective knowledge transfer partnership to reduce water wasteMuhammad Shakir , Jawwad Latif University of the West of Scotland
Using directional reflection to stimulate students’ evaluative thinkingMany students struggle to understand and engage with the concepts and practices associated with reflection. This is where directional reflection comes inSimon BrownhillThe University of Bristol
How to encourage reuse and recycling on campusUniversities generate a significant amount of waste. Here’s how to encourage students and staff to reuse and recycleVerónica TorresUniversidad Austral
Can non-assessed creative play help students develop confidence and critical thinking?Supporting and enhancing students’ drawing skills improves not only their visual communication but also their mental health and well-being. Chris Wright and Zoë Allman offer low-stakes ways to use creativity to build communityChris Wright, Zoë AllmanDe Montfort University
Rethinking online learning to tackle global injusticesA critical look at how online learning can be used to decolonise global development curriculaSam SpiegelThe University of Edinburgh
Why academics are losing sleepStruggling to balance academic life with healthy sleep habits? Whether it’s a well-placed nap or giving grant writing a rest, this science-backed guide will help scholars, teachers and administrators get their full eight hoursChin Moi ChowUniversity of Sydney
A four-step process to transform everyone into a fact-checkerThe 4-Check strategy can help combat misinformation in the digital age. Here’s how to use itStephanie Jean TsangHong Kong Baptist University
Reduce your teaching admin burden with AIHow university teachers can use AI to respond to student enquiries, provide feedback and create engaging learning contentShahper Richter, Inna Piven, Patrick DoddThe University of Auckland
Trying to decide what, where and when to publish research?It’s a strategic balancing act, writes Walid Saad. While academic researchers often know why it’s important to publish their work, the timing, location and medium can be less evident. These tips are geared to sharing research for maximum effectivenessWalid SaadVirginia Tech
On climate change, are universities part of the problem or part of the solution?As the effects of climate change become increasingly more extreme, fossil fuel interests are preventing transformative change. Where do universities stand?Jennie C. StephensMaynooth University , Northeastern University
