How much should you publish?
For reputation or promotion? Book or peer-reviewed journal? Publishing is a high-stakes issue for academics. Catherine Léglu looks at scholars’ motivations to publish, where and how often
August 12, 2022
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How to address bias in the classroom and in assessment in five steps
Biases can affect personal interactions, course design, learning activities, assessment and institutional practices, thus it is vital that educators work to remove bias from their teaching. Donna Hurford and Andrew Read share helpful approaches
August 11, 2022 -
Is it possible to decolonise the business curriculum?
Untangling business studies from the discipline’s imperial origins might seem an insurmountable task, but it’s up to university leaders to take the lead on this complex challenge, reflects Bobby Banerjee
August 11, 2022 -
What determines the success of an international branch campus?
What do successful international branch campuses have in common? Nigel Healey outlines the key characteristics that institutions wishing to extend their presence overseas should take heed of
August 10, 2022 -
Engineering schools are riddled with issues – reinvention is required
From increasing diversity to embracing flexibility, engineering schools must enter a period of self-reflection if they are to remain viable
August 10, 2022 -
Rhythm of a class: lesson-planning and assessment in block teaching
Block scheduling rethinks curriculum design, lesson-planning, assessment and feedback. Tom Clark outlines how this shift, as well as blended learning resources, helped Victoria University meet students’ need for clear and reliable rhythms of study
August 10, 2022 -
Curriculum design in biosciences: setting up first-year students for success
Transferable skills and employability are more important than ever, and students arrive at university with a widening diversity of backgrounds. So, how should we prioritise what to teach in the first year of a biosciences degree?
August 9, 2022 -
Rejecting hybrid conferences as the new norm reeks of ableism
Failure to offer a virtual component for conferences makes organisers complicit in a system that excludes particular academics, says William E. Donald
August 9, 2022 -
21st-century assessment: improve and update the way you evaluate
Mariana del Sol González offers initial tips and guidance on how to update assessment methods in your classroom
August 8, 2022 -
Why online learning must remain part of the education toolkit
Critics of online learning often blame the medium itself rather than ineffective instruction, when the focus should be on how to deliver the best teaching possible using all available tools and formats, writes Andreina Parisi-Amon
August 8, 2022 -
In support of international students’ journey through higher education
International students embark on a challenging personal and educational journey when they enrol overseas. Fiona S. Baker outlines support inside and outside the classroom that can help them succeed
August 5, 2022 -
What’s next for AI in higher education?
From assessment to ethics and job security, a new Jisc report highlights AI’s challenges and successes and provides insight into upcoming developments
August 5, 2022 -
THE podcast: what makes research and teaching interesting?
Find out what universal tricks and traits can make things more interesting whether introducing a new concept in class or drafting a research paper for fellow academics
August 4, 2022 -
Address STEM inequality by reconceiving merit
The cultural yardsticks used to measure merit in STEM are warped with bias and often devalue women, people of colour and LGBTQ+ scientists with records equal to white heterosexual male peers. To fix STEM inequality, academia must reconceive merit
August 4, 2022 -
Podcast starter kit: what you need to get recording and posting now
Podcasting is like chess – easy to begin and hard to master. Here are the basics about equipment, software and hosting sites to get you off to the best possible start
August 4, 2022