The making of: turning a research project into a documentary
To get your research findings into as many hands as possible, consider filming a documentary. James Layton, Paul Tucker and Bettina Talbot offer their advice
June 25, 2024
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Let’s play! Using games to teach statistics and economics
Incorporating games into economics classes can enrich the learning experience. Here are some of the factors to consider when designing them
June 24, 2024 -
Communicating clearly and early: the importance of data in university messaging
The higher education guidance platform Unifrog is not only driving data-based messaging but also delivering tangible results for institutions
June 24, 2024 -
Integrating ethics into course design is vital – here’s how to do it
Integrating philosophical enquiry into course design can enrich teaching practice and help our students act justly, writes Cara E. Furman
June 24, 2024 -
Creating inclusive spaces for inclusive events
Inclusivity efforts must go beyond physical accessibility to include how events are advertised and who is consulted and invited to speak, write Meredith Wilkinson and Leanne de Main. Here they offer eight practical ways to make shared spaces welcoming for all
June 24, 2024 -
To build resilience, we need to embrace failure in the classroom and beyond
Let’s redefine failure by changing the way we teach, assess and support students and staff. Ibham Veza, Mhadi A. Ismael and Taib Iskandar Mohamad outline how
June 24, 2024 -
The University of the Future: what does it look like to University College Dublin?
D2L finds out how University College Dublin has managed during Covid-19
June 23, 2024 -
Best practice e-guide: student success handbook for higher education
By investing in student success, institutions can ensure they remain relevant in an increasingly competitive market
June 22, 2024 -
Improving access, job-ready skills and civic engagement in South Africa
Digital platforms, blended learning and quality data can help universities maximise the potential of new methodologies and pedagogies
June 21, 2024 -
Get a head start in the first year of your PhD
Even a marathon begins with first steps, and so it makes sense to master motivation, set healthy habits and get writing early to reap the reward of a polished dissertation at the end of the PhD journey, writes Andreï Kostryka
June 21, 2024 -
Let’s give learners on all levels the skills for a green future
To support the switch to a green economy, educators need to update sustainability education programmes to meet learners’ needs. Ethan Chong Yih Tng offers his tips
June 21, 2024 -
Enabling digital transformation in higher education in South Africa
Ahead of an upcoming Times Higher Education and D2L webinar, Israel Rosales found out more about technology solutions for South African higher education
June 20, 2024 -
Tried and tested ways to teach your students soft skills
The introduction of ChatGPT reignited the debate surrounding employability skills. Add two decades of intensifying international competition and a pandemic, and it is no wonder we’re fundamentally rethinking the modern workplace
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Where’s Hector? How a scavenger hunt helps first-year students explore the university campus
A collaborative discovery activity has benefits that go beyond simply helping new students get to know the university grounds. It fosters belonging and fun – and even promotes physical well-being, writes Hector Viveros Tapia
June 20, 2024 -
It’s all in the presentation: how to engage international students during lectures
The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students, but simple strategies can help in creating useful presentations that support learning
June 20, 2024