Discussion forums: the key to AI-proof assessment?
Providing a supportive learning culture for students will make them less likely to cheat – and discussion forums, with a few tweaks, may be the way to do it
August 6, 2025
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Equipping university graduates to think beyond the classroom
Too many students – and some educators – misunderstand what critical thinking entails. Here, Marie Paretti explains why engineering students in particular struggle with open-ended problems, and how educators can design experiences that help them learn to think in context
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Enhancing education using digital tools and AI
Proficiency in digital and AI skills is no longer optional but a critical part of preparing students for the workforce in a technology-driven world
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An early career researcher’s guide to impact
Research impact can often be reduced to an administrative task, yet looking past metrics and seeing your work come to life can be incredibly rewarding. Here’s how to connect with the ‘why’ of your research
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How should assessors use AI for marking and feedback?
While much attention has focused on students’ use of GenAI, its potential to support assessors has mostly been overlooked. Here, Isabel Fischer shares draft principles co-created at a cross-institutional workshop to guide its responsible use in assessment, marking and feedback.
August 5, 2025 -
For EDI efforts to be sustainable, universities must evolve their language and practice
A transactional model can position higher education institutions as performing equity, diversity and inclusion rather than living it, writes Bruce Watson. But that version of EDI will not serve us in the future
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How to build unbreakable self-confidence: an academic’s guide
A strong foundation of professional self-confidence is crucial when treading the academic career path. Follow these five tips to cement yours
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Harness the powers of social media for learning
Replace mindless scrolling with little moments of learning by curating your social media feed. Here’s how
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How community events can improve staff and student well-being
Regular, inclusive community events can play a vital role in improving mental health and well-being for both students and staff in higher education. Read about how simple, low-cost activities can foster connection, ease pressure and build a stronger university culture
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How to create snackable social media content
What makes an engaging post that delivers your key message? Here’s what university social media creators should do and what they should avoid when creating short-form content
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Should university admissions decisions rely on academic performance?
If higher education wants to evolve its role beyond gatekeepers of knowledge to true engines of development, institutions need to rethink student readiness and recruitment processes
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Content is king in EAP teaching
Content-based instruction is reshaping English for academic purposes teaching by making subject matter central to language learning. Garth Elzerman and Catherine Sari share four strategies for creating deeper, more purposeful engagement in the classroom
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Four questions to ask to detect false news online
Even those working in higher education can fall for misinformation. Ask these four questions to get better at zeroing in on false news
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The evolution of student onboarding
On-demand, just-in-time digital onboarding can help students filter the vast array of information they receive when they start university, and set them up for success
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Critical thinking in teaching and research
Practical strategies and advice for university educators and researchers to develop and teach the skills to analyse, evaluate, understand and communicate knowledge in an information-saturated world
July 31, 2025