How a festival makes student surveys funA festival-style event can boost survey participation and show students that their feedback leads to change. Here”s how to run oneEmma CraigenThe University of Edinburgh
Use experiential learning to embed transferable skills in the university classroomFind out how one educator integrated the transferable skills students need for employability into a content-heavy coursePhilip Y. LamHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Teaching responsible use of GenAI in graduate studies When graduate students learn to use AI transparently, to seek approvals, respect Indigenous consent and critically assess outputs, they develop skills essential for both academic success and professional practiceKaterina StandishUniversity of Northern British Columbia
‘GenAI and critical thinking can – and should – work together’ Find out how to encourage critical thinking in the university classroom by working with GenAI tools, rather than against them Joel Davis, Jane Southworth, Kati MigliaccioUniversity of Florida
Blend individual and group work to build creative confidenceCombining collaborative accountability with personal ownership helps students take risks, navigate challenges and reflect more deeply, writes Dane TaylorDane TaylorXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What can university lecturers do to ease students’ exam anxiety?Exam stress in all its forms will be familiar to most university lecturers. What is less discussed is how educators’ awareness can ease students’ nerves and lead to better outcomes Melinda CserépSemmelweis University
Higher education needs to hold students' hearts, not handsDuring times of financial constraint, don’t rush to define kindness to students as an unaffordable luxury. Instead, let’s change the way we thinkRachelle McKayDalhousie University
The road to recognition: reflecting on our National Teaching Fellowship journeysThree educators share what they learned from applying for National Teaching Fellowships – from overcoming self-doubt and building peer support to discovering that reflection is its own rewardJennifer Rose, Nick Weise, Ang DaviesThe University of Manchester
Three ways to motivate engineering studentsMotivating engineering students when information overload threatens to sap their attention requires real-world industrial collaborations, a customised learning experience and a focus on impactJulien Le DuigouUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
A co-curricular approach to SDG educationTo accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals, students need to be equipped to tackle real-world issues across disciplines. Here’s how it can be doneMichelle Cheng Wing TungThe Education University of Hong Kong
Why universities must step up their efforts as civic institutionsAs major employers and civic bodies, universities have the opportunity – and responsibility – to work with local communities to drive meaningful change. Here are lessons from community organisingFarhan Samanani, Michael BennettKing’s College London
Try a ‘not by the book’ teaching approach for student-centred, industry-focused learningBy replacing classroom work and exams with real-world projects, educators build soft skills and foster industry partnerships that prepare students for dynamic careersMarie TaillardESCP Business School
Use GenAI to slow down and reflect more deeplyUniversity staff are under pressure to produce more with less. But what if, instead of using GenAI to save time, we took a slower approach? Sam IllingworthEdinburgh Napier University
Rethinking neurodiversity in higher educationStrategies to embed neurodiversity support into teaching and assessment to unlock talent and drive innovation across higher educationPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
‘We stopped talking at communities and started working with them’From consultation to collaboration, a ‘new’ approach to building meaningful community-university relationships results in connection, trust and true partnershipKimberley Simms, Luke ParmenterNottingham Trent University
Honour the university library as a creative space with an artist residencyMake your institution’s library a hub of innovation, exhibitions and community art by inviting artists to use its space. Here’s how Darlene Maxwell, Corinne Noble, Alexandra Genova Royal College of Art
Use games to get students back to classGamified learning can transform passive teaching into engaging, student-centred experiences. Matthew Jones offers practical advice on creative delivery and scaling upMatthew JonesUniversity of Salford
‘Adults bring experience and cognitive strengths to lifelong learning’The science of adult learning provides a road map for strengths-based, age-inclusive programme design and helps turn classrooms into vibrant hubs of intergenerational learningSally Ng Siew Hiang, Adam John Privitera, Annabel Chen Shen-HsingNanyang Technological University
‘Support is not remedial. It is pedagogy’STEM foundation years are key to widening participation. Find out how to make them supportive and structured, with well-being at the centreDarryl Morgan, Hannah SealeUniversity of South Wales
Stop asking students to be the lesson and focus on choice and consentWhen students are asked to share personal stories to illustrate lessons, the emotional cost can outweigh the educational gain. Aasiya Satia explores how consent-based pedagogy can create safer, more equitable classrooms for all studentsAasiya Satia McMaster University
How to build a bridge from adversity to universityIn this video, academics explain the essential elements – initial outreach, support and an interdisciplinary approach – behind the success of the Adversity to University bridging programmeChristopher Smethurst, Becky Edwards, Sandra LyndonUniversity of Chichester
Empower LBGTQ+ people to be their authentic selves on campus with Rainbow Office HoursA simple, low-cost idea helped one university campus become a more welcoming space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s how it workedRafael Henry-Venson, Emily NordmannUniversity of Glasgow
How to support humanities PhD students with ethics applicationsAs creative and digital research grow within the humanities, PhD supervisors can help their students approach the ethics approval process thoughtfully and productively. Josie Barnard explains how Josie BarnardDe Montfort University
Put food sustainability on your university’s menuSteps for embracing food sustainability and fostering behaviour change across campus, which any higher education institution could take Graeme CollieKing’s College London
The power of breakfast to boost student attendance Learn how a free weekly breakfast initiative has strengthened student belonging, improved attendance and proved surprisingly easy to sustain on a small budgetJean O’Donoghue, Jessica Thackeray, Adrian PennyThe University of Edinburgh
Lessons from first-time festival plannersCo-creating a large-scale, impactful public event can seem more like a ‘would love to’ than a ‘must’, particularly in the face of resource pressures or lack of an established culture or calendar. Here’s advice learned from developing a four-day festival from scratchSarah Cameron, Jane Pearson, Hannah Perkins, Katherine WilsonUniversity of Chester
Helping Black students thrive in art educationHow to make art school a welcoming, inclusive environment for Black students, and support them into artistic careers Emily MooreRoyal College of Art
Top business graduates lack one key skill – executionTop-performing graduates often struggle with execution in the workplace. Educators can change that by designing learning exercises that hone decision-making skills and resilience José Ignacio Sordo Galarza Tecnológico de Monterrey
What happened to creativity in the classroom?When generative AI leads 150 students to submit the same ‘creative’ work, something is afoot in arts and humanities education. Here, Leah Henrickson and Luke Zaphir turn insights from cognitive science into ways to use AI to boost students’ creativityLeah Henrickson, Luke Zaphir The University of Queensland
Build intellectual virtues in your business students by crossing disciplinesHere’s how a faculty programme helped educators embed qualities that underpin sound thinking and responsible leadership into the teaching of business studentsCecilia Primogerio , Camila del CarrilUniversidad Austral
Support smaller businesses’ sustainability efforts through education For businesses to improve their sustainability, they first need to understand how. Paula Whitehouse shares lessons from a programme specially developed to educate executives in environmental strategiesPaula WhitehouseAston University
Support students’ mental health with bespoke workshopsWith mental health concerns and student suicide rates increasing, a partnership with St John Ambulance offered a practical way to support students to ask for help when they need it. Here’s how it worked Lisa SimmonsManchester Metropolitan University
Bridging the digital knowledge gap between generations with podcastsFaced with students who seemed to know it all, one educator used podcasting to build engagement and intergenerational dialogue about how digital technology is impacting people's lives Mónica Itzel Gárate CarrilloCETYS Universidad
Five considerations for effective group work Why struggle through setting and assessing group tasks when this teaching approach can present considerable challenges around communication and conflict? These insights offer ways to design tasks that will benefit both educators and students Donna Hurford, Andrew ReadUniversity of Southern Denmark, London South Bank University
How to help autistic students adjust to life on campusWith autistic students’ drop-out rate spiking, here’s how to help them ease into their university career, allow for neurodiversity-friendly socialising and reduce their anxiety with a furry friendTabitha BillerDe Montfort University
How to get started with pedagogic research (and actually publish it)Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and find the right publication for your workRushana Khusainova, Marios Kremantzis, Christopher Pesterfield, Xiaoting LuoThe University of Bristol
A community-university partnership is a relationship, not an affairLong-term, mutual benefits of civic engagement emerge slowly, which can be at odds with university timelines. A ‘new’ 10-year project shows how trust and commitment need persistence to pay offMhairi McVicar, Ali Abdi, Corey SmithCardiff University
Embrace discomfort to develop these four leadership attributes in your students Educators play a key role in developing the next generation of bold leaders. Here is how to nurture traits – such as curiosity and realistic thinking – that students will need in the modern workplaceJosé Ignacio Sordo Galarza Tecnológico de Monterrey
Sharpen public administration students’ critical analysis skills with ‘case memos’Bridge theory and practice while developing students’ critical thinking through structured ‘case memos’ that foster reflection, discussion and theory-informed evaluation of local governance challengesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Authentic assessment for inclusivity and employabilityDesigning an educational studies course for international learners meant rethinking assessment, from traditional exams to a more practical, student-informed approach. Here’s what workedXiao QuUniversity of the West of Scotland
Technical knowledge and expertise is more valuable than you thinkInvolving technical staff in decision-making committees can lead to more efficient practices and remove siloed thinking or practices, which benefits individual technicians, institutions and the sectorJiteen AhmedAston University
What’s the next step for widening participation? Make it personalDespite admissions numbers soaring, students from low-income backgrounds are still missing out on the best graduate jobs. Here’s how personalised one-to-one coaching can dismantle the invisible barriers to career successOllie TaylorUpReach, University of Liverpool
Be my guest speakerIncorporating guest speaker presentations as part of work-integrated learning helps university educators as well as students, writes Temesgen Kifle. It can enhance teaching practice, build stronger connections with industry, and keep courses up to date with evolving workforce needsTemesgen KifleThe University of Queensland
The Portfolio Club: an extracurricular activity to support students’ employabilityStrengthen the work readiness of your biomedical science students by supporting them to begin work on their training portfolios early. Here’s how Tahmina HussainUniversity of Salford
Mapping employability skills across curriculaA mandatory university-wide initiative shows how mapping professional skills against all programmes can tailor students’ work readiness no matter their career pathKaty GordonUniversity of Southampton
Foster allyship to support marginalised groups in higher educationHow to initiate change, create safe spaces for difficult conversations and nurture a culture of allyship in your departmentReuel Blair, Tizzy GillNottingham Trent University, Birmingham City University
Seeing is believing: how to make internationalisation countSimply being international is no longer enough in higher education. Internationalisation needs to demonstrate impact and return on investment – and to do that, it needs to be seen, writes Michael ScottMichael ScottThe University of Warwick
‘Our strength lies in our small size’: how to offer more as a small, specialist academic libraryLibraries in small institutions don’t have to do things the same way as their larger counterparts. Here are five ways to cultivate a student-focused approach to provide bespoke supportSarah d'ArdenneRoyal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
The dos and don’ts of developing an international network in higher educationInternational collaborations sound impressive on paper – but most fail to move beyond initial enthusiasm and a signed memorandum of understanding. Jeremy Howick shares lessons from building a global network focused on empathy in healthcareJeremy HowickUniversity of Leicester
Five tips for debating sensitive issues in the classroom – without losing controlFind out how to create a learning environment where controversial topics can be debated fairly and constructively, with these five tipsHélène ThibaultNazarbayev University
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