Lessons from students on effective research supervision
Richard Godwin shares lessons in effective research supervision based on his former students’ feedback
November 11, 2021
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Bullying by supervisors is alive and well – now is the time to tackle it
The arrangements that trap PhD students in toxic relationships with abusive supervisors must be reformed – here’s how, says Timothy Ijoyemi
November 11, 2021 -
Research supervision: working with the individual in front of you
Lorraine Hope explains how to mitigate student anxiety and avoid toxic competition with a person-centred approach to supervision
November 10, 2021 -
Talking about taboos: how to create an open atmosphere for discussing difficult subjects
Lindsay Morgan offers practical, step-by-step advice for removing barriers to addressing uncomfortable topics such as consent and menstruation
November 10, 2021 -
So you don’t think microaggressions have an impact?
Microaggressions are often shrugged off by perpetrators because of a supposed lack of intent. But intent and impact are very different indeed, says rashné limki
November 10, 2021 -
Teaching visually impaired students – and making class materials more accessible for everyone at the same time
From stating names before speaking to using an accessibility checker and sharing class materials in advance, Hannah Thompson offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environment
November 9, 2021 -
Cybersecurity remains a critical issue that universities must face
Statistics show that universities are getting better at defending against and preparing for cyberattacks, but much more needs to be done, says Heidi Fraser-Krauss
November 9, 2021 -
The educator’s imperative: creating intentional inclusivity in the digital classroom
Building an inclusive online learning environment requires more than just having the right technology – it’s about welcoming your students into the classroom, says Willie Wilborn
November 8, 2021 -
Do EDI kitemarks help protect female researchers from online abuse?
While they allow institutions to claim commitment to gender equality, kitemarks do little to challenge them on their actual policies, say Andy Phippen and Emma Bond
November 8, 2021 -
Taking the shock out of culture shock: helping international students navigate transitions, part two
Inga Ackermann shares advice on helping students manage and overcome culture shock after their arrival at a university overseas or far from home
November 5, 2021 -
In praise of the ‘watch party’ – an update to the flipped learning model
Many new students struggle with the amount of self-directed learning at university. Perhaps it’s time to introduce watch parties, say Emily Nordmann and Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel
November 5, 2021 -
Fostering collaboration in staff training through a top-down and bottom-up approach
Gustavo Espinoza-Ramos explains how pairing top-down and bottom-up approaches to staff development can promote collaborative learning among university staff at all levels
November 4, 2021 -
How to make campuses and courses more compassionate
Telling students that you’ve considered their well-being in organisational culture and curriculum design can in itself bolster confidence, says Louise Lawrence
November 4, 2021 -
How to be a civic university: lessons in collaborating with local communities
Deborah Bull outlines how institutions can make their civic duties a strategic priority, developing mutually beneficial partnerships with local communities and organisations
November 3, 2021 -
Should we do away with hierarchy in higher education?
I’ve found myself questioning whether a holacratic system, in which there are no managers or leaders, would work in universities, says Aspasia Eleni Paltoglou
November 3, 2021