A guide to supporting student parents at university: part oneThe first in a three-part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universitiesAndy ToddUniversity of Chester
Teaming up with students to design sustainability educationInvolving students as co-creators and mentors in sustainability courses can help address differences in their understanding as well as issues such as eco-anxietyAnne Le Goff , Yacine Baouch , Frédéric Huet , Pierre Feissel Université de Technologie de Compiègne
The benefits of engaging third space practitioners in curriculum developmentThird space practitioners are often overlooked in the curriculum development process, to everyone’s detriment. Here’s a look at the viewpoints they can offer and how to engage them betterSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
We need to improve credit portability. Here’s howHere are some ways universities can improve the process of institutional transfer, making life easier for students and staffLauren Schudde, Huriya JabbarUniversity of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California
Donors want to see real-world impact. What does that mean for higher education in the sciences?Amid academia’s challenges related to talent retention and fundraising, universities can use translational research programmes to enhance scientific edge and real-world impact, and strengthen donor relations Shai Shen-OrrTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology
Developing a GenAI policy for research and innovationEstablishing a framework to guide AI use in research is vital for ensuring institutions are and remain fully compliant Helen Brownlee, Tracy Moulton The University of East Anglia
To demystify AI for your students, use performanceUpdating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for the AI era helped students to understand the opportunities and limitations of the tool, in an engaging way. Here’s how to use performance as pedagogyWill Shüler, Chris Hogg, Karim ShohdyRoyal Holloway, University of London
Why your students aren’t speaking up in lecturesWhen the risk of putting their hand up and giving an answer is greater than the benefit, students will remain silent. Here are strategies to encourage them to participate in classJade GarrattPsych Safety
What I learned about knowledge transfer with policymakers during my parliamentary fellowshipAdvice on how to share your research with the aim of maximising knowledge transfer among policymakers in parliamentRajiv PrabhakarThe Open University
Peer feedback: a burden for students or route to better academic writing?Asking students to give anonymous feedback on each other’s work can not only result in better writing skills but also offer them opportunities to try new approaches and refine assessment tasksAlison Daniell University of Southampton
Five ways to make higher education more accessible to neurodivergent peopleBy making workplaces more neurodivergent-friendly, we can improve the environment for everyone. Here are five ways to do itValen Lollato Loughborough University
Build healthy resident student communities with restorative practiceThe integration of restorative practices within student residential communities can have a transformational impactGemma EdgarThe University of Newcastle, Australia
Building blocks of a successful staff-student environmental, social and governance committeeTo embed sustainability across institutions can be challenging. Find out how a staff-student environmental, social and governance committee can align priorities and drive meaningful changeEmily CentenoESCP Business School
How Indian universities can address the country’s talent crisisHigher education’s role in preparing students for real-world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships, establishing pathways into apprenticeships and fostering creativityRaul Villamarin Rodriguez, Hemachandran KWoxsen University
Closing the digital divide in higher educationA one-size-fits-all approach to digital literacy training simply won’t cut it; institutions need to tailor programmes to the varying needs of their staffPavana Kiranmai ChepuriWoxsen University
Branch out to boost student engagement in flipped learningWhen using a flipped learning method, it’s crucial that students engage with the pre-class content. Here’s how to make sure they doJohn WarrenLoughborough University
Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effectiveAs doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical studentsPéter Hegyi Semmelweis University
How to bring teaching, research and knowledge exchange togetherBy getting students involved in real-world ‘live’ projects, academics can integrate research and knowledge exchange into teaching, resulting in positive impacts reaching far beyond the classroom, as Alan Chandler explainsAlan ChandlerUniversity of East London
Building a parent-friendly campus: practical considerationsIncluding parents in the academic experience can help build a stronger campus community and set students on a path towards successPoornima Panduranga Kundapur Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Using Sustainable Development Goals to foster innovationThe SDGs offer both a universal framework and a way to incorporate global perspectives into curricula. Here are strategies for integrating their outward-focused, innovative mindset into everyday learning Tripp ShealyVirginia Tech
Three ways to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculumYour students’ future jobs will depend on technology just in its infancy today. But how best to teach them the skills they need? Sabrina Azzi offers adviceSabrina AzziUniversity of the West of Scotland
A guide to cultivating a start-up culture in academiaTo foster a start-up culture in higher education, we need to encourage risk-taking, reward innovation and get ahead of the trends. Here’s how to get startedSadaf MajeedDubai Medical University
Host a competition to foster creativity and innovation at your institutionChallenging and rewarding staff for coming up with innovative solutions can help your institution become more adaptable and forward-thinkingMultiple authorsTecnológico de Monterrey
‘Doing human’: ways for researchers to make patients feel comfortable to express themselvesWhen patient and public involvement is done in an inclusive, safe environment, it results in more relevant, higher-quality health and social care researchGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
AI communities of practice can help us face its challenges head onGenAI’s disruptive effects have driven universities to seek answers as uncertainty mounts. Communities of practice focused on the technology could provide solutionsMariángeles Castro-SánchezUniversidad Austral
Students as co-creators in online learning Offering students paid opportunities to be involved in generating and modifying online learning content could deliver novel experiences for learners, reduce academic workload and help close the awarding gapDean Fido, Gary F. FisherUniversity of Derby
How to navigate the grey areas of AI ethicsWith principles on AI’s use still evolving, universities must navigate a complex ethical landscape. Here are ways they can help shape responsible application of the tool Lakshmi GoelAl Akhawayn University
Career development for technicians in higher educationTechnicians need to advocate for themselves, network and seek leadership opportunities to gain the recognition they deserve, writes Mark Dabee Saltmarsh. Here, he offers career advice for the unsung heroes of higher educationMark Dabee SaltmarshCardiff Metropolitan University
How to help a student in mental health distressStudents are vulnerable to mental health struggles, and exam time can be especially stressful. Here’s how to help in an emergency and offer long-term support for those with ongoing issuesNorlin Nosbi, Nurul Azhani Yunus, Mazian Mohammad, Abdul Rahim OthmanUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
AI-aware pedagogy for business coursesAI-aware pedagogy integrates an understanding of specific AI technology relevant to specific coursesRohini RaoManipal Academy of Higher Education
Educate to empower your students and prevent harassmentTo make campus safer, why not teach first-year students the principles of harassment prevention? Here’s howDinara Pisareva, Nikita DurnevNazarbayev University
Blended learning is the short-term fix that turned into a long-term stayYes, the transition between online and in-person methods can make blended delivery challenging for students and educators alike, but keeping students engaged and sustaining their learning is worth the effortNisha DetchprohmGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How can we support aspiring mature student creatives?Helping mature students pursuing creative subjects to make the most of their university experiences shouldn’t be difficult. Here are some suggestionsEmma LennoxQueen’s University Belfast
Three ways to embed career development learning more deeply in your curriculumEmbedding career development learning into curricular learning can be invaluable for students. Here’s how to integrate it more meaningfullyAnna Branford , Julian LeeRMIT University
International collaboration is a legal education opportunityCross-cultural understanding can enrich the ways in which educators in law integrate comparative legal analysis into their teaching, writes Petra Butler Petra ButlerUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
How universities can better support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller studentsMore students from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are entering higher education. But what can universities do to better support their needs? Colin ClarkUniversity of the West of Scotland
Use peer feedback to build engagement and belonging onlineGiving feedback is a time-consuming and often frustrating part of teaching. What if educators handed the task to students? Here are the takeaways from an online business courseDavid Waller, Kaye Chan, Melissa Clarke University of Technology Sydney
Three ways to support the post-pandemic mental health of Generation ZPost-pandemic, students are still struggling with their mental health. Here are three ways to helpSumbal Riaz, Aena KhanDubai Medical University
A new way of designing learning outcomes in line with future skillsHow to design learning outcomes that balance traditional academic skills with the human abilities students need to thrive in the workplaceKay Harrison The University of Auckland
Ways to empower EAP students to give high-quality feedbackHelping English for academic purposes students provide better quality feedback to their peers can give them more autonomy and free up teachers’ timeJingfei ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Building trust to support researchers’ mental healthPrincipal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectivelyAlex ZarifisUniversity of Southampton
Plant the seeds for a rewarding balance between family and academiaBalancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch. But with careful planning, consistent care and the right tools, you can cultivate a thriving environment where both areas of your life flourishJohn SinclairColorado State University Global
Everything you wanted to know about National Teaching Fellowships but were afraid to ask…The UK’s National Teaching Fellowships were established to recognise excellence in teaching and student learning. Fellow James Derounian asks if the scheme fulfils its goalsJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
A blueprint for programmatic assessment in healthcare coursesA shift from traditional to outcome- or competency-based programmatic assessment began before the pandemic and has gained momentum since. Here are some ways to work towards itSreejith GManipal Academy of Higher Education
Using AI to create engaging educational games for humanities studentsCombine AI with gamification and storytelling activities to enhance student engagementDania Arriola Arteaga , Bárbara Regina Granados Guzmán Tecnológico de Monterrey
How to capture the attention of new generations of dentistry studentsFrom traditional lectures to seminar-based group work, the evolution over 20 years of a dentistry course shows how course design and pedagogy can adapt to students’ expectations and learning stylesMáté Jász, Szilvia Ambrus , Péter Schmidt , Péter Hermann, Szandra KörmendiSemmelweis University
Strategies to help students conceptualise their research projectsEffective conceptualisation is key when beginning any research project. Help students get off to a good start using these strategiesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Childcare for students and academics needs resources and relationshipsHandling a challenging academic workload along with parenting responsibilities is complicated. Support, connection to resources and access to reliable childcare are all needed for parenting students and professionals to succeedKim ThomasonVirginia Tech
How to collaborate with students on research projectsStudents and academic staff collaborating on research projects offers many benefits for everyone involved. Here’s how to do itLouise Owusu-Kwarteng University of Greenwich
Academics can (and should) be idiotsThe comedy stage can be a place for academics to be silly and let it all hang out. Chris Pahlow explores why humour is effective for scholars and the people they’re trying to communicate with about their researchChris PahlowAmplifying Research
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