How to help international students prepare for university life ahead of and after their arrival
Ayten Ordu provides five top tips that will help ensure international students have a smooth transition to their new surroundings
October 31, 2023
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Plunge students into experiential learning with immersive rooms
Tor Alexander Bruce shares advice on creating extended reality rooms and building purpose-designed settings to promote student well-being and learning
October 31, 2023 -
How to support international students’ smooth transition to a new country
Orientation is an ongoing process for international students, so welcome programmes need to extend further than a single day. Here, Mengping Cheng explains how to support new arrivals throughout their adjustment
October 31, 2023 -
The role of online degrees in widening access and promoting inclusivity
Higher education institutions are evaluating the role of online degrees in increasing access and flexibility in education amid concerns about their credibility
October 30, 2023 -
Three strategies for fostering a culture of belonging on your campus
Three practical steps you can take to cultivate a campus culture where everyone feels welcome and students can thrive, whatever their background
October 30, 2023 -
Nurturing advanced problem-solving skills with integrated projects
Integrated projects can be a powerful tool for bolstering problem-solving capabilities and encouraging students to integrate knowledge from various courses
October 30, 2023 -
Advice for university staff on working successfully with HR
How can faculty ensure that all the touch points they have with human resources within their employee lifecycle are efficient, transparent and the best experience they can be?
October 30, 2023 -
Fostering interdisciplinary learning in large-scale doctoral programmes
Corina Sas highlights key insights for design and delivery of large-scale doctoral training programmes that foster supportive and cooperative interdisciplinary learning environments
October 29, 2023 -
How to create and run pre-sessional courses to enhance future success
A team from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China outline the starting points for providing short-term English proficiency courses for non-native speakers
October 27, 2023 -
How to strengthen your metacognitive skills to collaborate effectively with AI
To follow their previous piece on why metacognition is crucial for collaborating with Generative AI, Sidra and Claire Mason reveal how to boost those specific metacognitive skills
October 27, 2023 -
Five steps to finding effective mentors in academia
Five steps to help you find a mentor who aligns with your goals and can help you achieve academic success
October 27, 2023 -
What about lifelong learning for international students?
International students might not be comfortable with the student-centred mindset that underpins continuous, self-directed learning. We must prepare them for lifelong learning so they are not left behind, argues Graham Wise
October 27, 2023 -
How to use campus design to nurture a culture of belonging
Brian W. Casey and Graham Wyatt discuss the importance of campus design and beauty in support of the student, faculty and staff experience
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Campus talks: what to do when the principles of free speech are tested
Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, urges universities to take the path of principled neutrality and civil discourse in the face of polarising events
October 26, 2023 -
Dealing with abuse after public commentary
Communicating to the public can result in abuse of academics. Here, University of Southampton staff describe their experiences and provide tips on anticipating and dealing with trolling
October 26, 2023