Looking beyond literacy to develop AI capability in students
Universities must rethink core competencies to help students adapt to the AI-driven shifts in higher education and the workplace
October 23, 2025
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Seeing is believing: how to make internationalisation count
Simply 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 Scott
October 23, 2025 -
Dealing with division: the polarised university
How can universities encourage respectful disagreement, empathy and compassion while handling sensitive topics with care and protecting academic freedom – keeping higher education open, inclusive and intellectually rigorous?
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‘Our strength lies in our small size’: how to offer more as a small, specialist academic library
Libraries 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 support
October 23, 2025 -
The Portfolio Club: an extracurricular activity to support students’ employability
Strengthen the work readiness of your biomedical science students by supporting them to begin work on their training portfolios early. Here’s how
October 23, 2025 -
Foster allyship to support marginalised groups in higher education
How to initiate change, create safe spaces for difficult conversations and nurture a culture of allyship in your department
October 23, 2025 -
Mapping employability skills across curricula
A mandatory university-wide initiative shows how mapping professional skills against all programmes can tailor students’ work readiness no matter their career path
October 23, 2025 -
The dos and don’ts of developing an international network in higher education
International 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 healthcare
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Librarians, it’s time to lead the way
When GenAI first landed, many universities scrambled to understand it and how students might be using it. One library team took it upon themselves to adopt a holistic approach
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Snails, Jaffa Cakes and rubber ducks: making university outreach playful
Outreach initiatives like School Tasking show how academics can break down barriers, engage young learners, and make higher education feel accessible rather than intimidating
October 22, 2025 -
The anxieties of non-research faculty at a research university
The worth of know-how – as opposed to know-that – is enhanced when instructors are full-time, eligible for tenure and materially supported in their collective endeavour. Here, Daniel M. Gross makes the case for valuing teachers’ collective wisdom
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From library-focused project to campus-wide collaboration
A heritage trail to mark an anniversary event began life in the library, but how to extend its reach to the rest of the university? Here’s what one library team learned when they collaborated across their institution
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Better together? The secret to successful collaborative arts and humanities PhD research
Insights into managing collaborative relationships in arts and humanities PhD research, based on Alastair Owens’ extensive experience with museums and doctoral students
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How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bids
When technicians are empowered and supported, they don’t just contribute to best practice and equipment sustainability, they can boost bids for investment in infrastructure
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Five tips for debating sensitive issues in the classroom – without losing control
Find out how to create a learning environment where controversial topics can be debated fairly and constructively, with these five tips
October 20, 2025