Five tips for running a successful COIL project
Discover ways to encourage collaboration, nurture curiosity and equip students with the skills they need to succeed in collaborative online learning projects
August 28, 2025
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Empowering university IT departments for peak performance
Universities today rely heavily on robust IT departments to support their educational missions. The integration of technology into academia is not just a luxury but a necessity – one that relies on strategic collaboration with external experts
August 28, 2025 -
A warm welcome for new students
Advice on how to roll out the welcome mat for the new intake, on campus and in the classroom
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‘Every faculty member should go on campus tours’
When one university professor went undercover to find out how different colleges welcome prospective students and their parents, he found out what institutions should, and should not, do in their visit programming
August 28, 2025 -
The autonomy paradox: why graduate apprentices need both freedom and support to thrive
Graduate apprentices who report high levels of autonomy in their workplace learning don’t necessarily achieve better outcomes. Here’s what they need to succeed
August 28, 2025 -
Solving the soft skills crisis using artificial intelligence
Employers seek transferable skills such as communication and cultural awareness, but how can universities translate these aspirations into meaningful, scalable learning experiences for students? AI personas offer possibilities
August 27, 2025 -
How to spot misinformation online
Find out two ways of approaching the identification of online misinformation – from an external perspective and an internal one. Stephanie Tsang shows how
August 27, 2025 -
How interactive orals transform assessment – and how to implement them
Interactive orals shift testing from memorisation to meaningful dialogue, reducing anxiety and building confidence in diverse learners. Read how they increase inclusivity and how to implement them across disciplines
August 27, 2025 -
Lessons for academics in resilience, persistence and coping with failure
Rejection is part of every academic journey, but that doesn’t make it easier to bear. Drawing from personal experiences, Bhawana Shrestha reflects on how shifting mindsets, embracing support and practising ‘gentle ambition’ helped her build resilience
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It’s up to universities to embed climate literacy in the next generation of journalists
With the climate crisis intensifying, the media’s role in informing the public will be critical. Here’s how to equip journalism and media students with the tools to do so
August 26, 2025 -
AI, copyright and the classroom: what higher education needs to know
As artificial intelligence reshapes teaching and research, one legal principle remains at the heart of our work: copyright. Understanding its implications isn’t just about compliance – it’s about protecting academic integrity, intellectual property and the future of knowledge creation. Cayce Myers explains
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Connect new students through the three Ts: teams, talking and Telegram
Find out how to help new students build connections with their peers and communicate with their professors, using these three tips
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How to navigate the digital challenges of transnational education
As UK transnational education grows, universities must tackle the digital barriers facing global learners. Here are five practical strategies to help you deliver equitable, high-quality provision worldwide.
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Faced with GenAI, educators’ engagement capacity matters more than ever
As universities prepare students for a future shaped by GenAI, the challenge is to use technology as a co-pilot while fostering skills that AI cannot replace: critical thinking, creativity and ethical reasoning
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How academia can work well with industry
Advice on how universities and their staff can maximise the benefits of academic-industry partnerships for researchers, students and society
August 22, 2025