Universities must promote pluralism to ward off threats to democracy
Once the moral basis of anyone who disagrees with us is rejected, then democracy inevitably implodes, says Matthew Flinders
March 25, 2022
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How to ensure effective quality assurance for digital teaching and learning
How university teaching staff can ensure that their digital teaching maintains the same quality as their on-campus face-to-face delivery, by Tim Thompson
March 25, 2022 -
A guide to using open educational resources: an experiential case study
The benefits of OERs to researchers and students in the Global South affect all levels of scholarship, from teaching to publishing, writes Innocent Chirisa
March 25, 2022 -
Universities aren’t walking the walk on sustainability – not even close
While HEIs continue to take tens of millions of pounds from oil companies, their integrity and commitment to the SDGs looks shaky at best, says James Derounian
March 24, 2022 -
Social justice in, through and beyond higher education
Higher education institutions can work individually and together to advance social justice well beyond their campus walls, as Pardis Mahdavi explains
March 24, 2022 -
How universities can promote ‘democratic competences’ among students
A guide to how higher education can help develop a culture of democracy among students, through study programmes, a whole institution approach and community engagement, by Sjur Bergan
March 24, 2022 -
Using online and blended learning tools to teach data science skills
Advice on teaching data science skills using online and blended learning tools and resources, by Philip Leftwich
March 23, 2022 -
Health workers need tech training – for themselves and their patients
There are huge risks involved if current and future healthcare professionals have to take up new forms of practice such as video consultations without sufficient training
March 23, 2022 -
Assessing career action plans: improving graduate employability
Career action plans are assignments designed to guide students in making informed choices and preparing for future jobs. Alexander Bradley explains how they work
March 23, 2022 -
Making space for academic colleagues to think about race as part of pedagogy
Kevin Brazant shares tips on how to use digital content creation to deconstruct themes of equality, diversity and inclusion with colleagues and inform their learning and teaching practice
March 23, 2022 -
Things to consider when designing a self-directed course model
With increasing numbers of students learning remotely and showing high levels of independence, the ability to offer self-directed courses is more important than ever
March 22, 2022 -
Five tips for surviving your doctorate after moving over from industry
Moving into the academy after a professional career can be daunting and difficult – and never more so than when penning your thesis
March 22, 2022 -
Making feedback effective for your students and efficient for you
Effective feedback is vital to aid students’ learning and progress but must be managed in a way that is realistic for professors’ workloads. Loïc Plé shares his tips
March 22, 2022 -
Why and how to bring physical movement into the classroom
There are multiple benefits to bringing regular movement into the classroom, research shows. Stephen Braybrook lists the concerns that prevent educators from doing so, and offers guidance to overcome them
March 22, 2022 -
How to stop unconsciously discriminating against international students
Using enquiry-based learning gives overseas students agency and helps them decide for themselves how they want to be included in the learning process, says Dylan Williams
March 21, 2022