Can you see me? Can you hear me?
With in-person, online and hybrid supervision of master’s dissertations now common, which works best? Here, Alun Epps offers reflections and advice for new supervisors
September 26, 2025
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How to motivate students and staff in higher education
Advice for faculty to find and maintain the motivation that they, and their students, need to progress in their work and learning
September 25, 2025 -
The creaking career ladder is now a bungee jump – prepare your students for a multi-career world
Generation Z want more variety, flexibility and faster development from their careers. It’s up to universities to equip them with the skills for the new career landscape
September 25, 2025 -
From clashing egos to compassionate debate in the classroom
By reframing debates as opportunities to build resilience, empathy and self-confidence, educators can help students strengthen relationships and develop lifelong skills for well-being and personal development
September 25, 2025 -
How to conduct research involving people who may not have capacity to consent for themselves
Studies involving people who may not be able to provide their own consent to take part in research can be daunting. These practical tips offer a guide to ethical and inclusive research with this population
September 25, 2025 -
Integrating the university library into teaching and learning: why and how
Where is the library positioned within your institutional structure? Steve Briggs makes the case for integrating it into the teaching and learning unit
September 24, 2025 -
How to harness AI for student support: a human-centred approach
Drawing on the creation of a virtual assistant for her MBA students, Zemin Chen shares lessons for educators seeking to introduce GenAI into the classroom
September 24, 2025 -
Reflections on impact and co-creation in academic podcasting
What are researchers to do when conversations around vital topics such as the future of democracy are not reaching beyond academia? An academic podcast has proved effective in taking the conversation to the public and policymakers
September 24, 2025 -
How to reshape your curriculum to fight misogyny
Embed critical art and media literacy into your students’ learning and equip them with the tools to understand and question the misogynistic ideologies that persist in society. Here are six strategies to do so
September 23, 2025 -
Beyond the nine to five: preparing students as digital entrepreneurs
As AI and digital business reshape the world of work, universities must rethink traditional assessments and equip students with creativity, resilience and entrepreneurial skills for the new economy
September 23, 2025 -
Overworked and undervalued: how can we empower programme leaders in higher education?
Programme leaders are an often-undervalued part of the student learning experience. Here, Neil Ford shares advice on how peer networks and communities of practice can support programme leaders’ development and recognition
September 23, 2025 -
Enhancing student competencies through short-term international travel
Experiential study travel enables universities to design and implement life-changing learning experiences that improve educational outcomes and equip students with the essential skills necessary for success in the modern workplace
September 22, 2025 -
A free speech checklist for universities
Practical examples of how universities can promote free speech on campus from Dennis Hayes, the director of Academics for Academic Freedom
September 22, 2025 -
Turn AI from a magic box into a tool to be interrogated
Instead of ‘ban it or embrace it’, the AI Collaboration Toolkit offers a way for educators to frame AI as a collaborator, with ethical guard rails built in and an emphasis on the student’s thinking. Here’s how it works
September 22, 2025 -
Weaving transferable skills into the curriculum – without losing the thread
Soft skills are critical for preparing students for success in university and beyond, but how do you weave transferable skills – such as teamwork, presentation and communication – into course design without sacrificing academic depth? Tiffany Shoop offers practical advice
September 22, 2025