Picture this! Teaching difficult concepts through comics
David Brown and Mark Giancaspro explain how they use visualisation to maximise engagement and student success when teaching complex topics
July 15, 2022
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The role of peer mentoring in the design and development of online learning
Peer mentoring is an effective way to support faculty in the development and delivery of quality online courses. Jonathan Muir explains when and how best to use it
July 15, 2022 -
Observe, improvise and listen: how to re-engage bored students
In this video, Basim Al-Qargholi explains how to spot the signs that university students are not paying attention in class and offers tips for getting them back in the room
July 14, 2022 -
Yes, online learning can teach you to think
The idea that online learning ‘doesn’t teach people to think’, which was suggested by one of our peers recently, is short-sighted and false
July 14, 2022 -
Build your teaching presence to better engage students
A strong ‘presence’ in the classroom can help imbue students with a passion for your subject and willingness to learn. Catherine Wehlburg explores simple ways to enhance teaching presence
July 14, 2022 -
How AI-driven technology can help solve issues facing global food security
Huge shifts are needed in global food systems. Universities and artificial intelligence can help influence these changes
July 13, 2022 -
Peer review is frustrating and flawed – here’s how we can fix it
What would peer review 2.0 look like? Mark Humphries offers ways to optimise the process for better efficiency and research outcomes
July 13, 2022 -
Are you ready to publish? Top tips on how to prepare your manuscript
From explaining the publishing cycle to outlining what makes a strong manuscript, Jing Tang walks ECRs through key steps when preparing to publish for the first time
July 13, 2022 -
Strategies to motivate students in asynchronous learning
The self-directed nature of asynchronous learning makes it easy for students to disengage. Guhuai Jiang and Jiayu Zhou offer strategies that boost students’ motivation when working on their own
July 13, 2022 -
What is tenure in higher education – and how to get it
For many scholars, permanent employment is the light at the end of a years-long tunnel. Here, Henry Reichman explains the US tenure system and why it is key to protecting academic freedom
July 12, 2022 -
Russia’s intellectual isolation presents opportunities for Central Asian HE
Major universities in this region are now uniquely positioned to build new international partnerships with academic institutions that have lost access to Russia
July 12, 2022 -
Assessing science students’ practical skills – can we learn from healthcare education?
Healthcare educators have developed effective ways to assess a range of practical skills in their learners. What can other science educators learn from their example?
July 12, 2022 -
Strengthening local economies and skills through civic engagement
How universities are navigating funding challenges through collaborative innovation
July 11, 2022 -
The US should admit Ukrainian medical students to help them rebuild their country
A caveat for recipients of such aid would be committing to moving back to Ukraine to practise after they have completed their studies
July 11, 2022 -
An invisible minority: what is needed to support students with caring responsibilities
Students with caring responsibilities in the UK have no joined-up support. Jessica Iyamu and Ellie Brown make a call for policies to provide consistent help across all universities for this overlooked group
July 11, 2022