Unibuddy releases community product to promote belonging among prospective students
Unibuddy has announced the launch of the latest addition to its product suite, Unibuddy Community
May 12, 2022
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How I plan to get through REF results day
If the results don’t deliver what we think we’ve earned, it will be a blow, but it won’t change the fact that what we do matters, says John McKendrick
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Why is recruitment and retention in the university sector more difficult than in other sectors?
Attracting and keeping the best people is a perennial issue for higher education institutions. Here, Jonathan Lord looks at how the pandemic impacted staffing and strategies for improving processes
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Rebalancing research and teaching within universities: rethinking recognition and reward
Adrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus on research with need for quality teaching
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Writing about the day job: levelling up scholarship across higher education
Tutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim Veal
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Why does open access make publishing more complicated?
The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand
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The good, the bad and the way forward: how UK universities should respond to REF results
How should UK universities respond if their REF results are good, bad or offer a mixed picture? New pro vice-chancellor for research Heather Widdows shares her advice
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Coordinating co-authors
Co-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on track
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We won’t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contexts
Applying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village. Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one-size-fits-all approach
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Tips and apps to encourage better interaction with students
Classting and Remind are two lesser-known apps that can aid communication with your class when used effectively
May 10, 2022 -
Mind the gap: how to write career breaks into your CV
What counts as a career break, and how much information is too much information? Emma Williams provides strategies for filling in any spaces in your academic work history
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Using digital technology to get student affairs and faculty working together for better results
When student affairs staff and faculty work together, it results in better learning experiences for students. Amy Greenstein and Steven Goss explain how digital tools can be used to support such partnerships
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Diversity statements: the good, the bad and the ugly
Diversity statements can be created with good intentions but still manage to perpetuate inequality. Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee detail what to look out for and suggested action
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How humanities and social sciences PhD programmes can adapt to a challenging job landscape
Postgraduate studies in humanities and social sciences help graduates build skills that are applicable across multiple sectors and career paths. Ray Haberski Jr explains how to shape relevant and adaptable PhD programmes in these disciplines
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What to do when an academic journal rejects your article
Nobody likes negative feedback but rejection is not all bad. Here is how to see rejection of your article by a peer-reviewed journal as an opportunity
May 9, 2022