From lab to market – part 2: writing a business plan
In the second part of this two-part series on finding investment for research commercialisation, here’s how to build a business plan
March 31, 2026
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Whose vulnerabilities get seen? Whose get missed?
When student circumstances fall outside standard support categories, their difficulties can deepen. This means hardship of groups such as caregivers or international students grows quietly, until it becomes much harder to address
March 31, 2026 -
A practical toolkit for supporting neurodivergent learners
Strategies for making learning environments accessible by design, to the benefit of all students
March 31, 2026 -
From lab to market – part 1: finding investment
In the first part of this two-part series on investment and business planning for research spin-out companies, discover all you need to know about attracting venture capital
March 30, 2026 -
Academia can never be ‘just a job’ (and why that is OK)
The uncomfortable truth is that academia doesn’t conform to the regular nine-to-five, and pretending otherwise will not fix working conditions that are broken, argues Sorin Krammer
March 30, 2026 -
Who are you selling to? A marketing guide for researchers, part 2
Advice on creating a value proposition that clearly communicates the benefits of your work to different audiences
March 30, 2026 -
Four steps to embed anti-racism into teacher training
By exposing incoming educators to anti-racist principles early in training, universities better prepare them to promote fairness, critical thinking and social justice, writes Jordan Allers
March 28, 2026 -
How working with deaf students changed my teaching
Adjusting your teaching when you have a deaf student in your class can help everyone learn better – and help you find new ways to communicate effectively. Find out how
March 27, 2026 -
Who are you selling to? A marketing guide for researchers, part 1
With research, it is not just about what you produce, but how and to whom you communicate it. Learn how to identify and understand the needs of your audience
March 27, 2026 -
I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM
The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle
March 27, 2026 -
How universities can tackle misogyny in the age of the manosphere
From subtle undermining to overt hostility, misogyny is rearing its ugly head in higher education classrooms, fuelled by online manosphere content. Addressing it requires clearer boundaries, training and a willingness to confront harmful behaviour early
March 26, 2026 -
Campus Talks: How to maximise relationships between university academic and professional services staff
An expert educator embedded in teaching development explains what universities gain when they celebrate professional services expertise and provide clear, meaningful career pathways
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Show graduate students how to identify careers beyond academia
Graduate students often feel unprepared for roles outside research or teaching. Ashley Dayer offers advice for equipping them with practical skills, professional networks and the confidence to pursue diverse paths
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The human side of the practitioner-to-academic pipeline
Higher education wants to hire academics with real-world experience – yet the identity shift required often goes unnoticed. Here’s how to improve support
March 26, 2026 -
Rethinking language assessment for a changing world
Language testing should integrate new approaches to assessment that better reflect evolving academic skills demands
March 25, 2026