How to improve civic education through service learningCivic education is essential, writes Grace Ngai, so how can universities teach it effectively?Grace NgaiThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Twenty per cent of US undergraduates have children – we must do more to support themDedicating funds and resources to parenting students, most of whom are mothers and single, is also an investment in the prosperity of future generations, writes Sara Goldrick-RabSara Goldrick-RabEducation Northwest
Autism in academic settings: unleashing unique strengths with adjustmentsPractical accommodations that support autistic individuals in higher education and embrace the strengths they bring to the workforce, fostering inclusion and productivityImogen VarleDe Montfort University
Mastering generative AI: crafting reusable prompts for effective learning designRichard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and developmentRichard McInnes, Ajay Kulkarni Adelaide University
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour coursesM. C. ZhangMacau University of Science and Technology
Diversity efforts in academia are leading us towards ‘the oppression Olympics’EDI campaigns and scholarships keep failing ethnic minority students because they are tailored to the needs of white people, writes Andrea E.L. AttipoeAndrea E.L. AttipoeImperial College London
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative dutiesSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
How do we write alternative text for images in education?Descriptions of images in online documents help all readers – not just those with vision impairment – to fully understand the photograph, chart or graph and make the information accessibleMatthew DeeproseUniversity of Southampton
Student support: four ways to innovate for improvement What fresh approaches could provide more proactive, tailored and cohesive student support? Andy Wistow shares insights from pilot schemes designed to do just thatAndy WistowThe University of Bristol
Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align your lingo and foster engagementJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
So what? Who cares? The skill of talking about impactDarcey Gillie explains the importance of talking about impact in higher education and offers practical steps on how to do itDarcey GillieThe University of Edinburgh
Moving microcredentials forward: how universities are incubators and early adoptersEducation innovation will transform lifetime learning in two main ways: compacting instruction into digestible bites and standardising how microcredentials are used and delivered in (and beyond) higher educationJonna Lee , Eric Scott SembratGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engagedFive guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engagedAndrés Ordorica , Marcello Crolla, Lizzy Garner-FoyThe University of Edinburgh
Want student success? Modernising your careers centre is vitalCamille Dumont gives advice on how to adapt a university careers centre to better align with the evolving needs of students and the job marketCamille DumontPost University
A plan to prevent disengagementWhat educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learningAdeola A. Matthew The University of the West Indies
How to create K-12 programmes to boost belonging and participationLearning outside the traditional school day can help shape a young person’s lifelong education journey. Here’s how university programmes can establish an environment where they can thrive Sirocus BarnesGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Higher apprenticeships reimagined for lifelong learnersIf Australia is serious about addressing pressing skills shortages and rapidly changing technology and labour markets, lifelong learning must become a practical reality, not an abstract goal, says Mish EastmanMish EastmanRMIT University
How can PhD researchers be supported to complete an alternative format thesis?How universities can best support PhD researchers who wish to produce alternative format theses, based on a review of institutional policiesCaitlin RobinsonThe University of Bristol
Open educational resources to make lifelong learning accessible to allHow open educational resources can be created and managed to ensure courses and materials that support lifelong learning are accessible to all aspiring students at little or no costFiona BucklandThe University of Edinburgh
The three Cs of the 21st-century workplace: cognition, character and careerChanging skill demands require a lifelong approach to education that prioritises self-efficacy, critical thinking and a growth mindset. Here is how these elements can fit together in learning and career preparationVijayakumari Seevaratnam, Russell ManfieldThe University of Queensland
Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPTIkenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerationsIkenna Uwanuakwa Near East University
A case study in developing the next STEM generation University ‘taster days’ can introduce teenagers to what global health research and advocacy might be like as a future career. Here four academics describe a pilot training session and what they learned from itMichael Head, Jessica Boxall, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Kathryn Woods-TownsendUniversity of Southampton
Moving beyond climate change to teach the climate crisis Ways to scale up education relating to the climate crisis and the questions it must guide students to answerAdam R. Aron University of California San Diego
Want to know what the future of HE looks like? Ask your studentsIt’s time to embrace the student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation, and digital technology can be a massive help, writes Kristen McCartneyKristen McCartneyNorthumbria University
What’s needed for stackable microcredentials towards a degree?Forest Tan describes how to begin creating a flexible pathway where learners can accumulate microcredentials aligned to industry that can stack towards a degreeForest TanSingapore Institute of Technology
What is affective learning and how can it foster engagement and critical thinking?It takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and impactful student experienceJyoti Devi Mahadeo, Rabindra NepalUniversity of Bradford, University of Wollongong
Biased AI poses a threat to academic freedom that must be confrontedHow academics can manage and guide the use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT so that it enhances learning and independent thought and does not hamper academic freedomShweta SinghThe University of Warwick
We need to bang the drum for music degreesMusic degrees aren’t as valued as they should be. Universities can do much more to make them attractive to students and parents, argues Sam WaltonSam WaltonRoyal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music
How to make access to doctoral study more equitableA three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic minority backgrounds, based on findings of the Equator ProjectBenjamin Fernando, Sam Giles, Natasha DoweyUniversity of Oxford, University of Birmingham, Sheffield Hallam University
Why hybrid learning needs hybrid faculties Online courses should be integrated into everyday faculty functions to improve remote and in-person classes as well as the overall student experienceAn Jacobs , Norma RossiRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst, Loughborough University, University of St Andrews
Goodbye memorisation, hello open-book testClaudia Janeth Hernández Cardona offers practical advice on using open-book tests in our student evaluationsClaudia Janeth Hernández CardonaTecnológico de Monterrey
Create a psychologically safe space for honest feedback between colleaguesA guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their workJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
Harness human and artificial intelligence to improve classroom debates A guide to using artificial intelligence to support nuanced class debates that train students’ critical thinking and communication skillsElmar KutschCranfield University
Authenticity sells because it mattersWritten communication – whether that’s a press release or IT guidelines – should be clear, sincere and accessible. Here, Mike Brown offers ways to help colleagues build the confidence and skills to tell their stories in an authentic wayMike BrownUniversity of Southampton
These are the best practices and most common mistakes in learning assessmentCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies says that, while there is no single formula for learning assessment, there are certain basic principles institutions can follow to help ensure successCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies CETYS Universidad
The ‘third way’ academic: becoming an education-focused professorCareer development tips for higher education professionals who take an education-focused pathway Rushana Khusainova, Wayne Holland, Sally Everett, David Boughey, Kathy DanielsThe University of Bristol, The University of Exeter, Aston University, King’s College London
Implementing project-based learning: a practical guideIbham Veza and Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd provide practical guidance and methodologies for introducing project-based learning and outline its potential impact on studentsIbham Veza, Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
What is the cost of students’ social mobility from a community ties perspective?Personal networking strategies can influence successful academic integration and emotional stability of students from under-represented communities in higher education. Here are ways to support these groups, based an analysis of the egocentric networks of Roma students Ágnes Lukács J., Beáta DávidSemmelweis University
Should we trust students in the age of generative AI?A look at how institutions can shape their policies relating to generative AI such as ChatGPT to build trust among students and guide them in its responsible useLoïc PléIÉSEG School of Management
Why we need a new model for professional development credentialsClose collaboration between universities and industry can help higher education address the ‘skills emergency’ and rebuild trust in university qualifications, writes Mick GrimleyMick GrimleyUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Unlocking urban secrets: learning through the exploration of our cityscapesTeaching strategies to tap into the micro-narratives embedded within the urban landscape to support learning outside the classroomDaniel Gutiérrez-Ujaque , Felipe Saravia University of Lleida , University of Bio-Bio , The University of Manchester
Making space for emotions in learningThe trick is to design courses so cognitive and affective learning balance each other in a way that promotes empathy and deeper understanding of the content, writes Carol Subiño SullivanCarol Subiño SullivanGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How to coach in-employment lifelong learners for successA team from Singapore Institute of Technology offers insights from working with in-employment learners who are seeking to upskill by studying for degreesChow Peck Chee , Julian Matius , May LimSingapore Institute of Technology
Respectful provocation: the university skill for our times?Challenging students about their assumptions and values makes them better equipped to engage with the challenges of living in a diverse society, writes Mathew GuestMathew GuestDurham University
A checklist for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in medical sciences and education, part twoThree questions that medical sciences lecturers should ask when revising curricula to promote ethical considerations, an understanding of health inequities and diverse perspectivesMusarrat Maisha Reza, Mia-Rose GillisonThe University of Exeter
What makes an effective microcredential programme?Short, flexible and skills-focused, microcredentials must balance the needs of students and industry. Here are tips on how to develop courses that achieve thisTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
Equitable access to work-integrated learning is finally on the agenda in AustraliaA group of Australian academics discusses what changes could ameliorate the issues faced by students from equity groups when it comes to accessing internshipsAnne Hewitt , Craig Cameron , Deanna Grant-Smith , Laura Grenfell Adelaide University, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland University of Technology
Trauma-informed care within academic settingsAs awareness of trauma and its effects on individuals grows, Imogen Perkins delves into what it means to be trauma-informed, and how its five principles could look within an academic setting.Imogen VarleDe Montfort University
Lessons learned from a fellowship year as a dentist and early career researcherWinning a fellowship as a dentist and spending a year in Graz as an international scholar not only taught me about the profession but also fostered my self-awareness, writes Dániel VéghDániel VéghSemmelweis University
What is needed to run a successful outreach programme?Lessons on running a successful outreach programme designed to spark school pupils’ interest in university, based on a 13-year project focused on getting more girls studying STEMBia HamedEastern Michigan University
