Collaborate or compete?
Working together turns out to drive positive factors such as communication, productivity, trust and creativity. Here’s how to foster collaboration among institutions, faculty and students
August 25, 2022
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Get yourself a teaching buddy to help you thrive
Rather than struggle through classroom-based problems alone, we should recruit meaningful support by seeking out a colleague to discuss our teaching, says Flower Darby
August 25, 2022 -
Make classroom connections by drawing from the slow movement
An introduction to the slow movement and its ideology to show how it can inspire approaches to building connection in the classroom, purposefully scaffolding moments of connection into teaching and relating these to learning
August 25, 2022 -
Let’s get professional: advice for new university teachers
No matter if you’re a just-minted postdoc or transferring from industry to academia, a professional approach will give your new teaching career a solid foundation. In this video, Carl Sherwood shares his top tips
August 24, 2022 -
Why we should be humans first and academics second
James Derounian argues for the spirit of kindness in all we do – and provides tips to improve your everyday collegiality
August 24, 2022 -
How to develop a code of conduct for ethical research fieldwork
A code of conduct for ethical research fieldwork developed by two researchers at the University of Oxford has been taken up by departments across the institution and beyond. The code authors, Catherine Fallon Grasham and Laura Picot, share lessons they learned along the way
August 24, 2022 -
Why is collegiality crucial and how can we foster it?
Being an academic can be a solitary pursuit at times, but creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment helps staff do their best work, says Tobias Kliem
August 23, 2022 -
Why universities should consider merging library and IT departments
Cultural differences and the need for excellent communication mean that such merging libraries and information technology departments is not easy, but the outcomes can provide tremendous value, says Ravi Ravishanker
August 23, 2022 -
A checklist for making disability inclusion a reality in higher education
Actions that universities must take to promote equal access and opportunity for disabled students in higher education, based on a research-backed framework developed by Carol Evans and Xiaotong Zhu
August 23, 2022 -
Pedagogical wellness specialist: the role that connects teaching and well-being
Does faculty well-being affect student outcomes? Exploring this question in the wake of post-Covid burnout and trauma led UCI to create a new position that prioritises teacher wellness
August 22, 2022 -
We need our collegiality reserves replenished post-Covid – here’s how
While collegiality rests mostly with the people, institutions cannot just sit back and wait for it to spring on its own, says Lucas Lixinski
August 22, 2022 -
Helping students see biology within a broader context
Should educators help students understand their chosen subjects within a broader context of learning? Mark Coleman has been experimenting with this in his biology course and shares his findings so far
August 22, 2022 -
What can human behaviour analytics tell us about student learning?
Human behaviour analytics could be the answer to enhanced student engagement and better learning experiences in computer-aided learning environments
August 19, 2022 -
Zero cheating is a pipe dream, but we still need to push academic integrity
David Rettinger and Erica Price Burns offer key points for institutions to consider when creating systems that encourage academic integrity among students
August 19, 2022 -
What will your anti-racist university look like?
Universities continue to make bold commitments to stamp out racism and promote equity, diversity and inclusion, but what does it mean in practice to be an anti-racist university?
August 19, 2022