Tips to improve student retention, engagement and participation drawn from teaching blended and online introductory computer programming courses, which cannot rely on in-person labs
Educators can use the issues, challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence to think about teaching in terms of design and process rather than outcomes
Size and legacy approaches are among the barriers universities face when it comes to using technology to improve teaching, learning and research. This six-point plan details what needs to happen
From providing mental health champions to simply having honest conversations about expectations and pressure, there’s much that can be done to help students
A guide to developing community-engaged learning projects that benefit the student participants and the communities they work within, by Sonia Kumar
The 2022 Germany Academic Salon brought together leaders from higher education, policy and industry to discuss what investment into new technologies, research and development will mean for the technological sovereignty of Germany and Europe
As employers place a growing emphasis on skills, higher education needs a wider range of more personalised metrics to better define success for their students
There is debate over how higher education institutions can best offer, measure and assess the skills employers are demanding
Nicola Searle shares lessons for academics on speaking in front of a parliamentary select committee, to provide insight on topics linked to your research
University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long-term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing times
Embedding project-based learning and participatory research in degree courses can provide students with the critical-thinking skills that employers require
How do educators foster a safe environment for students while encouraging their independence? Brooke Wilson discusses why this is important
James Derounian makes the case for a gap year in which school-leavers can engage with university while tackling climate change and helping with community development
Steps that tutors can take to better support students who are non-native speakers of English and ensure they feel included and able to play an active role in their university community
Universities must forge strong links with industry, work with faculty and teach soft skills to give students the best chance to meet the demands of employers