Use students to facilitate impactful collaborations that benefit the community
Using students to connect third-sector organisations with people who can help them brings benefits to all involved. By Martin Parker
January 17, 2024
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What support students need to succeed in work placements
Students in work-based learning placements need support before, through and when returning from their experience. Here is advice for universities and academic tutors to maximise the benefits of the opportunity for all
January 17, 2024 -
Cherry-pick the best of in-person and online learning
Using the best of in-person and online learning provides a truly blended approach to your students and enriches their learning experience. Ibham Veza and Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo weigh up the pros and cons
January 17, 2024 -
Empowering early-career researchers to take intellectual curiosity to grand challenges
The field of soft robotics draws on insights from biology and the abilities of living organisms to advance robot design. It offers a case study of why supporting interdisciplinary research among early career scientists drives innovation and yields radical scientific discoveries
January 16, 2024 -
Use a social approach to boost language learning
Using social activities fosters a more dynamic and meaningful connection between students and the language they’re learning. Yanfang Si offers guidance on building students’ knowledge and skills through structured social activities
January 16, 2024 -
Why press releases are a waste of your comms team’s time
Most universities will track press release output as part of overall communications metrics – but, asks Kylie Ahern, have you considered other ways to generate media coverage, awareness of your brand or better relationships with journalists?
January 16, 2024 -
Protect your emotional well-being for a happier writing experience
Writing academic papers can be a long and emotional journey. Burcu Totur Dikmen offers her tips for emotional well-being
January 16, 2024 -
Enhancing student engagement using innovative student experience platforms
Using technology to help students during trying times can help streamline communications and improve engagement
January 15, 2024 -
Higher education sector needs ‘new level of ambition’ to achieve sustainability
Embracing change can be difficult but it is essential for universities to ensure long-term sustainability
January 15, 2024 -
How Moocs helped a centuries-old institution change its ways
Moocs required us to rethink how to create open and free courses that would engage large numbers of learners. Over the years, we’ve adapted our services in response to lessons we’ve learned from our experiments, write Nikki Stuart and Lauren Johnston-Smith
January 15, 2024 -
Why you should do a staff mobility programme and how to set one up
Whether you participate in an exchange or a traineeship, mobility programmes offer teachers unparalleled professional and personal growth, but there are obstacles universities should help staff overcome
January 15, 2024 -
To build a community in higher education, start from the ground up
Gareth Morris and Fiseha Berhanu Tesema outline grass-roots initiatives to help make your campus a socially cohesive place to work and study
January 15, 2024 -
Driving change through knowledge: how to increase policy impact
Academic research is invaluable in informing governments and leaders so they can make decisions that affect us all. Here, Yaryna Basystyuk offers advice on how to make your research count in the policy world
January 15, 2024 -
A framework for decolonising and diversifying science curricula
Actions you can take to make your science curriculum more inclusive and relevant to all students
January 12, 2024 -
Science communication tips for university marketing teams
When research reaches a broader audience, it improves the society we live in and inspires the next generation of scientists. Iris Lai offers her advice on engaging the public with your institution's work
January 12, 2024