The 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 research
Higher education is facing pressure to reform assessment. But how to get started? Steve Briggs offers 10 tips
Overhauling an institution’s entire education curriculum is a silo-busting undertaking. Here’s what one university, now in its second year of implementation, has learned
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
University communications are often high impact and visually appealing. But this can be the opposite of what some of our students need
If you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladder
Make your classroom a welcoming, engaging space for in-person learning once again. Here are six ideas to improve student attendance
Storytelling can bridge the gap between complex STEM content and student engagement – it gives learners a discovery-based approach and educators an inclusive teaching tool and means of assessment
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student-centred learning into your teaching
Watch the on-demand video of the Times Higher Education webinar on safeguarding academic integrity while embracing the potential of AI
Watch the on-demand video of the Times Higher Education virtual roundtable on how universities can modernise their curricula to create work-ready graduates
Juggling academics with family responsibilities is complicated. Barbara Hoopes shares advice on supporting and empowering graduate students who are parents
The real world is complicated. Let’s give our students the tools to take it on with interdisciplinary education
Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it