Three strategies to build student belonging from the start of their academic journey
Many students struggle with the jump from school to university life. Here are three ways to help them hit the ground running
May 21, 2025
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How to put joy at the centre of the university library
The role of the university library is poised for re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs help. Kayla McNabb explains
May 21, 2025 -
Engaging parents to guide students’ higher education decisions
Universities should provide parents with the information they need to support their children’s educational choices
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Creating a research companion on campus
As the digital transformation of higher education progresses, Google for Education tools can provide useful resources to enhance researching and learning experiences
May 20, 2025 -
Seven questions to ask when reforming academic skills services
With academic skills services facing a perfect storm of challenges, many are under review. Here’s how to make sure your students’ needs are being effectively met, through seven questions
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Students as climate champions: a road map for universities
Universities must empower students to lead the fight against climate change. From green initiatives to student-led campaigns, here’s how to embed sustainability across all aspects of university life
May 20, 2025 -
‘Resilience isn’t innate – it is a skill that can be learned’
Core aspects of university life – education, encouragement and experience – are key to cultivating belonging and resilience in students. Here, Paulin Straughan explains how a framework of programmes and activities brings them together
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How I teach students to assess each other’s work
Peer marking helps students build valuable skills and reflect on their own work. Here’s how to make the process smooth and effective
May 19, 2025 -
How to collaborate on eco education – and how not to
When embedding sustainability education into the curriculum, barriers to interdisciplinary collaboration can limit progress. So, what needs to change?
May 19, 2025 -
Creating a visual story to demystify the university experience
Visual stories can help make universities’ complex array of services and experiences more accessible and less mysterious to staff, students and community members
May 19, 2025 -
How student-led research can build belonging and agency
A project that hired students as co-researchers to explore inclusion and connection resulted in higher levels of agency and belonging. Here, the academics behind the scheme share what they learnt
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How inclusive design can transform student well-being: a spiritual perspective
Integrate the sacred into the secular by making interfaith spaces inclusive for all. Here’s how
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Creativity is buffering: why curiosity struggles in a world obsessed with certainty
Creative work demands exploration and uncertainty, but students today have been conditioned to expect fixed outcomes and instant answers. David Thompson explores how that mindset is stalling curiosity and what educators can do to restore it
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Changing student expectations and the future of higher education
Universities should leverage innovative digital tools to create a more engaging and inclusive academic experience for every student
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How can we decarbonise knowledge production?
An interdisciplinary approach that includes the institutions most affected by climate change is essential if higher education is to achieve net zero, argues Priya Vijaykumar Poojary
May 15, 2025