Approaches to synchronous communication that build rapport among university course designers and external edtech providers, shared by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman, in the second part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnerships
Critical thinking is a crucial skill for all areas of life. Adriana González Nava and Paulo Mendoza Rivera explain how to promote it in course design
Improving the design of your teaching or research work need not be daunting and will herald remarkable results in a few tiny steps, explains Cavell Ord-Shrimpton
Using English for academic discussion and mediation is a challenge for students who are not native speakers. Laura McNabb shares classroom games that help students learn the language skills they need
From setting a consistent wake-up time to sound financial planning, there are many beneficial changes that you can encourage to help your students
We know that teamwork is more important than ever before – here’s how to help students identify their ideal role in a team, agree on responsibilities and more
Lecturers should ensure they present the full picture when teaching medicine, detailing exploitation and marginalisation of certain groups in the advancement of medical science, as Musarrat Maisha Reza and Emily Calvo-Hobbs explain
No matter what stage you're at in your academic career, you'll find this advice from 10 scholars and publishers helpful
A barrier to research careers is accessing the relevant experience. Saloni Krishnan and Nura Sidarus outline a scheme that has helped a wider range of undergraduate students secure research placements
From researching microalgae to evaluating and contributing to climate policy, universities have a significant job to do, says Lucy Meredith
Soft skills such as organisation, communication and networking are often developed outside the classroom. Here’s how universities can help their students learn vital life skills
It’s difficult to admit as an institution where you aren’t delivering for students, but we must be self-aware enough to seek help when needed
Lots of new terminology can leave students feeling overwhelmed. Sonja Dunbar shares one way to build student confidence when encountering discipline-specific terms
Block scheduling may be intense but can also foster student engagement and reduce stress. It needs careful implementation to realise its full benefits
Universities in Germany are keen to work with industry and policymakers to achieve net zero