Strategies to help students conceptualise their research projects
Effective conceptualisation is key when beginning any research project. Help students get off to a good start using these strategies
September 19, 2024
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Addressing evolving challenges to research security in the age of AI
Clearer government regulation could support universities in addressing risks to research security and compliance presented by AI
September 18, 2024 -
What universities can do to help academics with caring responsibilities
Higher education institutions can help their employees balance the demands of family responsibilities with work – here’s how
September 18, 2024 -
Ways to create time and mental space for strategic innovation in higher education
How higher education institutions can better position themselves to adapt and innovate
September 18, 2024 -
Academics can (and should) be idiots
The comedy stage can be a place for academics to be silly and let it all hang out. Chris Pahlow explores why humour is effective for scholars and the people they’re trying to communicate with about their research
September 18, 2024 -
Ten tips when instigating an assessment transformation programme
Higher education is facing pressure to reform assessment. But how to get started? Steve Briggs offers 10 tips
September 17, 2024 -
Why university-wide curriculum transformation is a leap of faith
Overhauling an institution’s entire education curriculum is a silo-busting undertaking. Here’s what one university, now in its second year of implementation, has learned
September 17, 2024 -
Active learning: what can we learn from secondary teaching?
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
September 16, 2024 -
How to navigate your first steps into leadership
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
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Ease autistic students’ transition to university with low-stimulus videos
University communications are often high impact and visually appealing. But this can be the opposite of what some of our students need
September 16, 2024 -
The aspiring academic’s career path from PhD to professor
If you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladder
September 16, 2024 -
Six strategies for boosting student attendance
Make your classroom a welcoming, engaging space for in-person learning once again. Here are six ideas to improve student attendance
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Lessons in chemistry: widening university students’ participation through storytelling
Storytelling can bridge the gap between complex STEM content and student engagement – it gives learners a discovery-based approach and educators an inclusive teaching tool and means of assessment
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Use student-centred learning strategies to motivate international business students
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student-centred learning into your teaching
September 13, 2024 -
Using AI to elevate academic integrity and excellence
Watch the on-demand video of the Times Higher Education webinar on safeguarding academic integrity while embracing the potential of AI
September 12, 2024