How to scale up well-being and support servicesWith demand for student support services skyrocketing since the pandemic, how can universities address this need? Discover five ways to scale upKate WighamLoughborough University
Nurturing supervisor-supervisee relationships How to foster productive supervisor-supervisee relationships and address challenges when they ariseAspasia Eleni Paltoglou , Stephanie DunnManchester Metropolitan University
How to use a ‘manual of me’This team-building activity costs nothing and will help you and your staff understand each other better. Here’s a guide to using this simple tool Alexandra HeadUniversity of Southampton
AI over-personalisation can hinder learningIn the rush towards ever-greater personalisation, we must not lose sight of what makes learning meaningful, writes Kathy Charles. Here, she shares her insights on fostering ‘productive struggle’ to deepen learningKathy Charles
Eight ways to use AI in active learning – and four challenges it bringsUse AI in active learning by deploying these eight strategies to integrate tools in your teaching. Plus, how to address four challenges when doing soTab Betts, Shelini Surendran, Martin HawesUniversity of Surrey, University of Sussex
Is a ‘co-opetition’ model the way to safeguard higher education for future generations?Shared support functions don’t mean the end of competition among institutions, writes Mark Thompson. Instead, collective thinking could focus effort on universities’ strengths and potentially rescue the sector from ‘an unsustainable race to the bottom’Mark ThompsonThe University of Exeter
Bridging the gap between academia and local communitiesInstitutions that integrate public engagement into their core mission will contribute to stronger, more connected communities. Here are lessons from running an on-campus science bazaarEllie-May BeamanOxford Brookes University
How we partner with landowners to sequester carbon emissionsUniversities are turning to external partnerships in a bid to adopt more sustainable practices. Here are tips on how to identify and build relationships and overcome the challenges these collaborations can presentDavid BruceThe University of Edinburgh
Seven steps to dual publicationThe dual publication model for research involves creating two versions of a research paper: one for fellow academics, and one for practitioners. Juggle the two with these seven stepsŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
How to make the most of AI in careers advice – and avoid the griftsCareers services are perfectly placed to use artificial intelligence to help students transition into the workplace, both by developing expertise themselves and by training students to use AI tools in their recruitment journeysSéan Richardson, Keiran WhitwellLondon South Bank University
How will AI reshape academic employment? The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your careerPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
When essay feedback does more harm than goodTired of asking for more scope, depth and flow with no improvement in students’ writing? Maybe the problem is not the students but your feedbackAlice StinetorfUniversity of Southampton
Go live on social media to engage with prospective students Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable content to structuring sessions and encouraging interactionAlex FentonUniversity of Chester
Six reasons why open institutional publishing mattersA new wave of institutional publishers is changing the way we think about academic publishing. Here’s why they’re worth watching Philippa Grand, Suzanne TathamThe London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Southampton
How to make extra money in academiaHow to find and make the most of dissertation supervision, extra marking and public speaking opportunities to supplement your incomeRushana Khusainova, Edoardo Tozzi The University of Bristol
How a career framework for knowledge exchange can foster a culture of professional growthA career framework can provide pathways for personal and professional development. Here, Jane Shepard explains how one arts-based institution identified the skills required by professional services staff who help facilitate knowledge exchangeJane ShepardUniversity of the Arts London
Diversity isn’t a one-off task, it’s a learning journeyWith diversity practices under threat, where can universities go from here? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O. Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learningIbiyemi Omeihe , Kingsley OmeiheUniversity of the West of Scotland
‘We shouldn’t sleepwalk into a “tech knows best” approach to university teaching’As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students, these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in academic workRebecca Mace, Viktoria Magne, Sarah Hooper, Sharon VinceUniversity of Worcester, University of West London
The perils of unheard policyEffective communication is a core component of successful policymaking. Whether you’re a policy professional or working in communications, how you convey your message can determine whether your ideas thrive or fade Alistair SackleyUniversity of Southampton
Equip students with interdisciplinary skills for the future with the Inner Development GoalsTo navigate today’s complex challenges, students need more than just knowledge – they need transformative skills. Here’s how to embed the Inner Development Goals into your teachingDebby Gerritsen, Rosanne van Wieringen , Belle Jansen, Jasper ter Schegget, Linda de Greef, Katusha Sol University of Amsterdam
What matters to students’ sense of belonging? Using an intersectional and decolonial lens and fostering the formation of a discipline-specific identity are some of the ways to make belonging the cornerstone, rather than merely an outcome, of higher education EDI initiativesSalma Al ArefiUniversity of Leeds
Want to teach during your PhD? Here’s what you should knowHow to prepare for your first teaching experience, manage your time and keep students engaged in classMarios Kremantzis, Rushana KhusainovaThe University of Bristol
The university support services that help demonstrate research impactLibrary and knowledge transfer services are just two of the institutional resources available to help academics show the impact of their research. Find out which tools to use and when Tugce AtaciUniversité Paris-Est Créteil
Get students on board with AI for marking and feedbackAI can potentially augment feedback and marking, but we need to trial it first. Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trustIsabel Fischer The University of Warwick
Working in partnership with PhD students to enhance postgraduate research cultureWith guidance on the REF 2029 assessment of People, Culture and Environment just published, how might UK universities’ approach to partnership with postgraduate research students demonstrate their engagement with the factors said to enable positive research culture? Maisha Islam , Fabien Littel, Nandini DasUniversity of Southampton
Unlocking minority students’ potential with an asset model approachHow can we tackle the gaps in attainment and outcomes between racialised ethnic minority and white students? This resource shares best practice based on running positive interventions for black and South Asian studentsHemisha Harji, Gemma FrancisLoughborough University
The wintering of universitiesThe fallow moments of retreat are necessary to bring about spring. For universities, we must use this winter to think about what it is we do, writes Katie NormingtonKatie NormingtonDe Montfort University
How to balance tension in interdisciplinary teaching and learningAn interdisciplinary approach to programme development comes with inherent tensions, which need to be balanced and worked through. Here are our tips Adam MatthewsUniversity of Birmingham
Give students the skills to communicate across disciplinesIn sustainability education, inter- and transdisciplinary teaching alone is not enough – students need to develop the skills to learn in a cross-disciplinary way. Co-creation could be the answer.Julia MyattUniversity of Birmingham
How civic arts programmes can make students feel welcome Empowering students to co-create music events with peers can foster a sense of belonging in their university and city. Here’s how a student-community collective breathed new life into a 50-year-old venueJessica Santer, Carley DivishUniversity of Southampton
Four questions to ask when bringing students from different disciplines togetherWith interdisciplinary teaching, we need to look at ‘how’ as well as ‘what’. Focus on these four elements of course design to create a space where integration and interdisciplinarity can flourishJessica OudenampsenUtrecht University
Improving assessments through industry collaborationHow to build and maintain industry relationships and coordinate effective project-based assessments for MBA studentsManinder Singh Manipal Academy of Higher Education
International research needs international research professionalsWhen researchers in poorer countries are expected to deliver programmes to the exacting standards of funders in the Global North, it makes international collaboration more difficult. Here, Mary Ryan calls for skills development initiatives to align global aspiration and realityMary RyanUniversity of Glasgow
Campus Talks: The pros and cons of AI in higher educationHow should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environmentShaolei Ren, José Antonio Bowen, Shushma PatelUniversity of California, Riverside, Bowen Innovation Group, De Montfort University
Three alternative assessments that build managerial skillsPersonal development discussions, presentations and peer coaching help build essential communication skills and emotional intelligence. These tips will make them effectiveMichelle Civile, Alison Sydenham, Julie Pepper The University of Exeter
Can you teach interdisciplinarity in 10 weeks?Interdisciplinarity is an ambitious and rewarding research process, but how realistic can we be in a 10-week module? Here is how to frame the task, structure the process and balance workloadsSimon ScottUniversity of Birmingham
Tap the mine of library data to help enhance your coursesUniversity libraries offer a rich well of data for course enhancement teams, on everything from student engagement to which resources they’re using most. Here’s how to make the most of itSteve Briggs, Carly Ramirez-Herelle , Jo MyhillUniversity of Bedfordshire
Beyond the classroom: from PhD preparation to leadershipA foundational pathway that nurtures future leaders in healthcare and scientific innovation produces students who are not only ready for their PhD journey but emerge as skilled professionals and researchers, write Zoltán Benyó and Attila SzijártóZoltán Benyó, Attila SzijártóSemmelweis University
Market orientation must be an institution-wide endeavourAs higher education becomes increasingly global, universities must adopt a market-orientated philosophy, balancing student needs, national priorities and competitive differentiation, writes Emily OwenEmily OwenTHE Consultancy
What can module leaders learn from Toyota?How to use the plan-do-check-act cycle to improve student success, satisfaction and gradesSercan Demiralay
How to integrate AI into strategy and business educationIncorporate AI into your teaching or ignore it and hope it fades from view? Let’s balance these two attitudes by raising our expectations of studentsGuillaume Carton , Julia Parigot EMLyon Business School, Institut Supérieur de Gestion
How can we assess interdisciplinarity?Effectively assessing interdisciplinarity involves encouraging students to ask the right questions and critically evaluating the quality of the knowledge created, explains Simon ScottSimon ScottUniversity of Birmingham
Should universities meet all industry demands?With higher education institutions adapting their programmes to prepare students for future jobs, they risk producing corporatised graduates to a detriment of innovation or even business’ best interests, writes Stéphane BouchonnetStéphane BouchonnetÉcole Polytechnique
Evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement in health researchMeasuring the impact of involving patients and the public in healthcare research is less about proving that the practice is a ‘good thing’ and more about finding ways to do it better, writes Gary Hickey. Here, he shares eight key considerationsGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
White privilege doesn’t exist for working-class men in higher educationConsider social class a protected characteristic and remove financial barriers to make HE accessible to white, working-class men, writes Mark ButterickMark ButterickUniversity of Leeds
Active, flipped, micro, virtual learning: a toolbox for interdisciplinary teachingYoung engineers need interdisciplinary skills more than ever to communicate science clearly, both to inform the public and to protect shared resources such as the environment. Here are lessons from a cross-course projectMartin Morgeneyer, Esteban Zúñiga DomínguezUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
How to build a citizen science research culture Practical advice for building inclusive and innovative research cultures that prepare students for real-world challengesAadhi Agilan, Sam O’Keefe, Gareth Bilton University of Chester
Fostering an ‘I can’ attitude in studentsChallenging assumptions about competency and student independence and promoting self-reflection can foster agency, writes Megan JonesMegan JonesThe University of East Anglia
‘Generative AI is making our students more creative than ever’The real opportunity of AI isn’t automation, it’s the potential to democratise innovation, writes Ramona Pistol. And teaching practices need to catch up to this realityRamona PistolUniversity of Hertfordshire
The power of effective feedback for early-career educatorsHow can assessors improve educators’ ability to give feedback that influences students’ motivation, engagement and achievement?Jennie FoxThe University of Exeter
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