Lessons learned from supervising more than 150 researchers
The transition from PhD candidate to ECR is when the relationship between researcher and supervisor comes to the fore, say Tara Moore and Louise Robertson
November 22, 2021
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How to deliver healthcare education in a hybrid world
Hannah McGee explores solutions to address the unique challenges that universities face in preparing healthcare students for frontline roles
November 22, 2021 -
Creating equitable research partnerships across continents
Shabbar Jaffar provides tips for successful international collaborations built on trust, appropriate recognition and inclusiveness in decision-making
November 19, 2021 -
In this together: developing meaningful community engagement
Anna Walas offers advice for facilitating community engagement with research by considering ways in which effective engagement design can help overcome common barriers
November 19, 2021 -
Universities need to prepare for the mature student onslaught
Higher ed is notoriously bad at attracting and accommodating mature students. Given the workforce shifts spawned by the pandemic, this needs to change, says Dilshad Sheikh
November 19, 2021 -
Developing a growth mindset and experimenting for better teaching outcomes
Catherine Seeds explains how a growth mindset and willingness to experiment should be embraced as powerful teaching tools
November 18, 2021 -
How to be comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
Ruth Woodfield outlines steps that academics, students and university staff can take to support and work through the discomfort of difficult discussions
November 18, 2021 -
How to develop partnerships that offer students real-world learning experiences
Rhianedd Smith shares insight on how to collaboratively create real-world learning experiences for students with professional partners
November 18, 2021 -
Don’t believe the hype: being an ECR needn’t be a lonely existence
Finding ‘PhD pals’ in the same boat, but also learning to communicate your work effectively outside the research bubble, is crucial for ECRs, says Rebekah Ackroyd
November 18, 2021 -
Co-creation and empowerment: pathways to better student engagement
Effective approaches universities can take to promote equity and improve student learning outcomes and employability, shared by a team from the University of Salford
November 17, 2021 -
How to foster student well-being with online mindfulness training
Adam Kay explains how educators can effectively use an innovative, freely available, research-backed online mindfulness programme for student well-being
November 17, 2021 -
Can universities maintain their cultural identity in a blended world?
A university’s identity cannot be neatly packaged. It changes over time and has different meanings to the diverse groups that make up that institution, says Nic Beech
November 17, 2021 -
Changing lives through community engagement and outreach
Josephine Bleach outlines questions that higher education institutions should ask to help them foster authentic community engagement that improves educational outcomes for children, families and communities
November 16, 2021 -
Fostering freedom in PhD students: how supervisors can shape accessible paths for doctoral research
Clive Palmer looks at alternative approaches to PhDs that open postgraduate research to more candidates – for professional development, career change or just love of learning
November 16, 2021 -
Immersive tech in teaching and learning: first steps into the metaverse
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality can provide powerful experiences for students, and it’s probably not as difficult as you think. Neil McDonnell provides simple, practical advice
November 16, 2021