Implementing a ‘research buddy’ schemeA novel volunteer programme has been giving students hands-on sports research experience and maintaining high standards of health safety. Here’s how it worksSally CarterLoughborough University
Four strategies to turn climate anxiety into student-led actionWith climate anxiety on the rise among young people, universities can adopt several strategies to help harness those concerns, empower students and effect real changeWill EllisThe London School of Economics and Political Science
‘Changing the culture from academic-owned equipment to shared ownership is not easy’With dedicated research technical professionals alongside equipment investments, universities can foster a culture of equipment sharing. Here, Sarah Bennett explains this key role in resource managementSarah BennettThe University of Warwick
Campus webinar: The art of bringing creativity and fun into the classroomLearn how to get creative with your teaching and inject a sense of fun into the classroom for better student outcomes, from experienced educators at Campus+ partner universities in the UKSimon Brownhill, Gary Burnett, Kelly Edmunds The University of Bristol, Loughborough University, The University of East Anglia
Technical staff who support student learning deserve more professional recognitionTechnical staff who deliver student-focused learning deserve more professional opportunities. Jodie Chatfield and Lindsay Davies explain how to provide tailored activities to increase awareness of and engagement with technical rolesJodie Chatfield , Lindsay DaviesUniversity of Nottingham, UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy
Let’s seriously game higher education to tackle the challenges ahead The ‘tomorrow problems’ can be difficult for students for grasp. Vikki McCall advises harnessing the power of serious gaming to help them join the dotsVikki McCallUniversity of Stirling
Co-creating PhD programmes for Black UK students offers a route to reparative justiceHow to co-create, recruit and deliver PhD programmes for Black students: lessons from a scholarship and development programme aimed at diversifying doctoratesHeather LambieUniversity of Glasgow
Building a university library service where everyone feels welcomePractical actions and meaningful community engagement can support libraries’ work to be more equitable, inclusive and sustainable. Here are ways to get startedTracey Stanley, Sara Huws, Susan CousinsCardiff University
Media training can combat low BME representation in academiaAdvice from Imperial College London’s new media training academy to help BME researchers build their profiles and increase the reach of their researchMaxine MyersImperial College London
How we used data to reveal the extent of sexual misconduct within the UK surgical workforceThe Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery’s Breaking the Silence report hit the front pages after exposing the extent of sexual harassment among surgical staff, even taking place in operating theatres. Here’s how data were keyCarrie NewlandsUniversity of Surrey
How can we improve the sustainability of labs?Small, incremental changes in how laboratories manage consumables and equipment can add up to a substantial reduction in the environmental footprint of research activitiesJenna Lowe University of Liverpool
Co-creation as a model for estate redevelopmentCampus redevelopment can offer an opportunity to reframe the ‘ivory tower’ image of a historic campus, without losing its sense of history, place and academic distinctiveness. Here’s how to bring in diverse stakeholder perspectivesAnton Muscatelli, Frank Coton, Karen Lee, Nicola Cameron, Moira Fischbacher-SmithUniversity of Glasgow
Supporting education-focused academics on the road less travelledEducation-focused academics must often navigate an unclear career path with limited opportunities. Danijela Serbic offers advice on how to set up an educational group to support their career developmentDanijela SerbicRoyal Holloway, University of London
How small university marketing communications teams can make a big impactAligning comms with brand identity and recruiting alumni are among several ways lean marketing communications teams can boost their institution’s profileEllie Campbell, Kate StanburyLondon Metropolitan University
Taking digital accessibility from mandate for change to business as usualTo support the student community, digital accessibility needs to be embedded across teaching and learning. Here, Julian Tenney offers insights and steps based on his institution’s experienceJulian TenneyUniversity of Nottingham
How can we give students the agency to deal with the climate crisis?Climate impact needs to be the lens through which students view their studies, if we’re going to equip future generations to deal with the coming emergency. Here are the best teaching strategies to do soAlex MacLarenHeriot-Watt University
Using sports storytelling to raise an institution’s profileHow the University of Stirling leverages student athletes’ stories to create impactful content and drive engagementGreg ChristisonUniversity of Stirling
Sharing shipwreck stories to rewrite maritime historyThe story of the Gloucester shipwreck was too important to stay submerged. Here’s how academics, museum curators and the discoverers of the Gloucester wreck brought it back to the surfaceClaire JowittThe University of East Anglia
‘You can change the world with a haircut’: engaging communities at riskWith Black and minority ethnic communities disproportionately affected by high blood pressure, academics found innovative ways to reach them. Here’s how to launch a community outreach programme that worksNicola ThomasLondon South Bank University
Income should not determine outcomes for young musiciansIf we accept the view that music education is only for the rich, it makes us complicit in stifling the life choices of talented artists, writes Jennie HenleyJennie HenleyRoyal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Campus talks: educating our way out of the climate crisisTwo academics share strategies for advancing climate action and boosting sustainability at an institutional and individual levelLiz Price , Tripp ShealyManchester Metropolitan University, Virginia Tech
Set your PhD students up with opportunities to debate and shareCreating alternative publishing opportunities and space for peer-led conversation are a vital part of the PhD research student journey. Teal Triggs launched two initiatives to do soTeal TriggsRoyal College of Art
Five key tips for using AI-based simulationsWith professional experiences now crucial to undergraduate pharmacy degrees, academics turned to AI simulations. Here’s what happenedNatalie LewisAston University
Is AI literacy an information skill?To capitalise on GenAI’s strengths, and understand its limitations, students need to develop their research and critical thinking skills in practical, embedded and subject-specific waysEmily Dott, Terry CharltonNewcastle University
How unlocking data maximises student support and successSee how using sophisticated dashboards and targeted interventions can enable institutions to deliver personalised, preventative, proactive and predictive student support Aleata Alstad-Calkins University of Roehampton
A new university campus as a springboard for regenerationThe development of a new Ulster University campus has been a powerful driver for regeneration and community engagement in North Belfast. Vice-chancellor Paul Bartholomew explains how Paul BartholomewUlster University
Three tips when creating a one-of-a-kind undergraduate degreeBuilding an integrated undergraduate degree in clinical neurology offered Tim Young a blank slate to work with. Here is how he made it uniqueTim YoungUCL
Empower the next generation with an inclusive approach to enterprise educationHow to enable all our students, especially those from under-represented communities, to become entrepreneursPaul DwyerUniversity of Westminster
Construction with the local community: how to manage estates projects in a built-up areaDedicating resources to community engagement from the start is a key investment for the success of estates projects and future relationshipsJohn Starmer, Vicky RatcliffeLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Engage Involve
Make money management matter: five rules for cost-of-living communicationsA finalist for THE’s Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year award shares strategies for leveraging data and insights to help students better manage their financesLauren Phillips University of Leeds
‘I’ve been a research supervisor for 35 years and I’m still learning’ How can we supervise our PhD students to give them the best chance of success? Here are seven tips to keep in mind when taking on the roleKimberly HutchingsQueen Mary University of London
Developing a circular economy for the data centre industryWith collaboration and stakeholder buy-in, universities can help solve global issues such as reducing e-waste and the environmental impact of internet servers Deborah Andrews London South Bank University
How to embed inclusion into the curriculum From getting buy-in at the highest level within an institution to clearly communicating inclusivity goals, Liz Jones outlines the foundations for putting inclusion at the heart of the curriculumLiz JonesUniversity of Leicester
Build a practitioner community to embed industry experience into your coursesBringing industry professionals into your teaching roster brings a multitude of benefits. Lesley Pender shares insights on building a community of teacher-practitionersLesley Pender University of Strathclyde
Knowledge exchange as a driver of better health outcomesA model for how universities can collaborate with public or private sector organisations and community groups to co-develop solutions to local problemsAmina Ismail , Vicki Doyle Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
How to prepare students for a global working world As universities, we need to teach our students how to operate in a global online workplace – and facilitate their opportunities to do soRichard SantUniversity of the Arts London
Encouragement and talent development for future scientists Secondary students need access to practical laboratory experience and career guidance. Mamta Sharma explores ways to introduce budding researchers to the lab setting and broaden scientific horizons Mamta SharmaWellcome Sanger Institute
Working with local authorities to support asylum seekers into HEHow institutions can partner with local authorities to provide English language support to asylum seekers and refugees who wish to pursue higher educationGabrielle SmallboneKingston University
Measuring the environmental impact of student relocation A simple but robust tool and methodology can help universities calculate the carbon emissions from student travel when they relocate for studyRoederer Rose Lyne, Fraser Lovie University of Aberdeen
An on-campus primary school helped to enrich the community and embed social responsibilityEstablishing a university primary school made a difference in the local area and sparked a sense of social responsibility in students. Andrew Lenehan explains how he did itAndrew LenehanManchester Metropolitan University
Bringing the human touch into the virtual classroomPersonalising learning experiences and building trust are just two of several strategies outlined in this resource aimed at helping teachers build supportive online learning environmentsLauren Flannery The University of East Anglia
Best practice in building business clinicsCollective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the worldTrack DinningLiverpool John Moores University
Equitable international research collaboration is possible – find out howLessons on building a successful international research collaboration founded on trust and respect between partnersManuel BarciaUniversity of Leeds
Psychological safety can be a positive, powerful influence on learning environmentsIn order for students to feel confident speaking up in class and flexing their creative muscles, educators must create a sense of psychological safety. Here are eight tips to do soJenny MoffettRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Fostering a start-up culture among academic staffAn environment of entrepreneurship that supports academic staff will, in turn, have a positive impact on start-up-minded students. Here, Gavin Clark outlines five approachesGavin ClarkUniversity of the Arts London
A guide to making automation work in higher educationImplementing automation in universities can relieve staff from repetitive tasks, streamline operations and enhance the student experience. Find out how to do it and the key questions to ask at each stageGregor Caldow, Jennifer RobertsonUniversity of Glasgow
How to embed sustainability into different curriculaA framework to support sustainability education that works within different courses, with discipline-specific examplesChris PreistThe University of Bristol
The art of change: using creative research methods to solve the plastics crisisIncorporating theatre, music and the visual arts as research tools complements analytical and qualitative approaches to environmental challenges – and goes beyond public engagement into local and global policymaking Cressida BowyerThe University of Portsmouth
Making educational content open access can save livesBy making training resources for surgical professions available on an open access platform, RCSI and its partners are helping to address a huge number of preventable deaths each year. Find out how you can do something similarEric O'Flynn, Ines Perić RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
AI as a catalyst for assessment innovationUniversity educators have an opportunity to rethink their approach to assessment, so that artificial intelligence tools support student learning without compromising academic integrityZheng Feei Ma, Antony HillUniversity of the West of England Bristol
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