Higher education library roles explained
Libraries are changing with the times – and so is the librarian’s role. Here’s how librarians are specialising in the digital era
June 25, 2025
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When a scientist becomes an inventor
A novel scientific discovery can catapult a researcher from the bench to being an entrepreneur. Here, Greta Faccio shares considerations for next steps in commercialising an invention
June 24, 2025 -
Leading a personal development review? Think about GenAI for scholarship
With personal development reviews taking place over the summer, perhaps this is the moment to focus on how teaching and learning practitioners are using GenAI for efficiency in terms of scholarship
June 24, 2025 -
Case-based discussion as an authentic healthcare assessment
Case-based discussion has been well received as an assessment method. Here are other reasons to use it, along with tips on how to make it work well
June 23, 2025 -
How to bring university science into primary schools
Engaging primary-school-age children with STEM will help them to think critically and develop informed opinions for the rest of their lives. Here’s how to do it
June 23, 2025 -
Why university libraries should not overlook research staff
Research assistants and postdocs offer specialised skills and an agile approach to new methodologies, so libraries have much to gain from recognising them as strategic partners
June 23, 2025 -
Adopting new digital tools to empower modern learners amid financial challenges
Technology can empower universities to design inclusive learning experiences and prepare students for a digital-first world, but it is important to provide the right scaffolding for students and educators
June 20, 2025 -
How not to fall victim to a cyberattack
Where is your university vulnerable to ransomware or access via a third-party provider? Here are ways to reduce risk and maintain security across your IT network
June 20, 2025 -
A four-part framework to categorise AI tools for research
How to use AI tools to assist in research, for each phase of the process
June 20, 2025 -
How to write even when the words won’t come
Books, articles and grant proposals do not arrive in a single stroke. They are created, like sculptures, through a thousand small movements. Here, Catherine De Vries explains how to develop ‘skill power’
June 20, 2025 -
Building Capacity Through Polite Disruption: Introducing Alkhemy
By Ollie Kasper-Hope, CEO & Co-Founder, Alkhemy. Higher education is at a crossroads. Many institutions are being asked to do more, with less, for students who expect better. Whilst it’s not the vision many of us had for HE in 2025 and beyond - I believe we have to look at it as a creative opportunity to change our out-of-date practices. I believe the future of HE belongs to organisations willing to rethink how capacity is built, how support is delivered, and how people are treated in the process.
June 19, 2025 -
What do students want from AI-assisted teaching?
In an age of AI, educators and students need ways to ensure the technology complements learning rather than detracts from or homogenises it
June 19, 2025 -
Collaboration is a quiet evolution for bold impact
How can universities drive global progress through creative collaboration with private sector partners? Brandy Salmon shares lessons for university leaders
June 19, 2025 -
What does the future hold for university library spaces?
University libraries are evolving fast. From inclusive design to sustainability, here’s how institutions can rethink spaces to support future learners and diverse needs
June 19, 2025 -
Campus webinar: How to embed sustainability into the curriculum
Hear experts discuss how they engage students in climate-conscious learning, build sustainability into course design and connect it to employability and wider social responsibility
June 18, 2025