Ten actions to improve the experiences of Black students within UK universitiesPatrice Seuwou outlines 10 steps UK universities can take to achieve greater transparency and fairness for Black studentsPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
It’s time to end the negative narratives surrounding foundation studentsFoundation students are often seen as somehow lacking, but we can challenge the stereotypes around their knowledge and backgrounds to force positive changeChristina Delistathi University of Westminster
Amplify the authentic student voice in university marketingAny university can claim to be the best, but in the end, people will believe the students who study there. Here are tips on collaborating with students to create marketing content that amplifies their authentic voiceAri BadlishahThe University of Edinburgh
Campus webinar: The keys to a successful academic careerThree female academics in Europe, the UK and Australia give their advice on how to land a promotion, networking for introverts, how much you should be publishing – and answering the question: ‘Should I quit?’Sarah Ivory, Catherine Léglu, Kylie Message-Jones Australian National University, University of Luxembourg, The University of Edinburgh
We cannot lose touch with touchClassroom delivery is evolving alongside new technologies such as VR and the metaverse, yet students are still excited by the touch and feel of things. Here are suggestions for instructors to bring the tactile back to teachingAravind ReghunathanBournemouth University
THE podcast: career advice, LGBTQ+ in the academy and public speaking tipsHear from Ray Crossman, an out university president living with HIV in the US, about his career path, and Brian Bloch, a presentation and communication expert, on how to improve your public-speaking skills Raymond Crossman, Brian BlochAdler University, University of Münster
ChatGPT and AI writers: a threat to student agency and free will?If we resign ourselves to thinking that resistance is futile and allow AI to replace students’ voices, we are surely guilty of abandoning our responsibilities as educatorsAdrian J. WallbankOxford Brookes University
Parliamentary inquiries and lobbying explainedMartin Smith offers an overview of parliamentary inquiries and lobbying for academics, looking at who is involved, how effective it can be and what results it can offer beyond direct policy changeMartin SmithGoldsmiths, University of London, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Social mobility via social media: opportunities for career servicesFour practical suggestions for how university career services can make greater use of social media to support social mobility among their studentsWilliam E. Donald, Kaz ScattergoodUniversity of Southampton, Ronin Institute, University of Liverpool
If I redesigned UK higher education, I would…Pay-as-you-go modules? Choose-your-own first year? Glenn Fosbraey looks to the blue sky for (sometimes radical) ideas for improving the HE experienceGlenn Fosbraey University of Winchester
Practice makes perfect and other networking tips for academicsThe benefits of networking for academics and how to do it well, both in person and online, explained by Eleanor HennigeEleanor HennigeThe University of Edinburgh
Techniques for managing and learning from failure in academiaFailure in academia does not have to be entirely negative – it can provide an opportunity to grow, build resilience and is an essential part of the self-improvement processGustavo Espinoza Ramos University of Westminster
Don’t jettison traditional academic writing just yetAcademic writing is transforming – into comics, podcasts, installations – but that doesn’t mean bog-standard peer-reviewed papers are less key to institutional status or individual promotion, writes Pat Thomson Patricia ThomsonUniversity of Nottingham
Top tips for choosing a PhD SupervisorÖzge Özden lays out the pros and cons you need to consider when choosing a PhD supervisor, as well as five key qualities to look out forÖzge Özden Near East University
Intersectionality is the only way to nurture academics of colourFinding the blind spots in EDI efforts will more effectively support academics sitting at the intersection of minority identities. Here are three places to startWajeeha Aziz , Raheela Awais, Melody Obeng , Ellie Harrison University of Sussex, University of Liverpool, University of Sheffield
With an ‘epidemic’ of poor mental health, what can universities do to help?Practical guidance for universities on how they can support the growing number of staff experiencing challenges relating to mental health and well-beingMeredith WilkinsonDe Montfort University
A teaching-research nexus to guide your course developmentThree steps to create a map of a university programme’s teaching-research integration, in order to identify weaknesses and strengths and inform course developmentNikolas Dietis University of Cyprus
Full circle: using the cycle of teaching, module design and researchHow research, module design and classroom delivery in creative fields inform one another in circular and essential practices. Glenn Fosbraey shares his own teaching as a case study Glenn Fosbraey University of Winchester
Arts-based methods to foster participatory and interactive learning Arts-based methods in university teaching centre individual human values and relationships as key contributors in learning. Anne Pässilä and Allan Owens offer advice on how this can be achievedAnne Pässilä, Allan OwensLappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT, University of Chester
Matching technology training to industry needs: a case studyProfessional development courses, especially in rapidly developing technologies, must evolve to meet industry needs. Here, Daniel Garrote explains how his institution created a master’s in the Internet of ThingsDaniel Garrote Nuclio Digital School
Compassionate teaching for students with ADHDSmall but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university. Fiona S. Baker lists modifications that can make all the differenceFiona S. BakerDurham University
What higher education can learn from school and further education teachingAs universities strive to improve teaching, they should look to schools and further education colleges for lessons in effective pedagogy and student engagement, write Russ Woodward, Tim Veal and Nicola PattinsonRussell Woodward, Tim Veal, Nicola PattinsonUniversity Centre Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
It’s crucial for universities to bridge the ‘town and gown’ divideJames Derounian considers how universities act as good neighbours to their host communities and recommends a simple exercise to break free of the ivory towersJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
Get started with virtual reality for learning and teachingFree, accessible resources are readily available for educators who want to add virtual reality to their teaching tools. Start small, be realistic and persist, says Siân ShawSiân Shaw Anglia Ruskin University
How to write an academic CV: dos and don'tsWhat key information to include on your academic CV and how to present it, alongside some common mistakes to avoid, by Eleanor HennigeEleanor HennigeThe University of Edinburgh
Should we be worried? An educators’ introduction to the metaverse What is it and what might it mean for the future of education? Paul BaileyJisc
Eliminating harmful digital technologies in universities: a guideModern institutions are rife with tech that disenfranchises, dehumanises, excludes and even bullies students and teachers. It’s high time for a rethink, says Andy FarnellAndy FarnellVisiting professor
Decolonising the curriculum through collaboration, partnership and disseminationTips on how to decolonise curricula through collaboration, partnership and dissemination, from four university educatorsMultiple authorsUniversity of Reading
Open research is a tough nut to crack. Here’s how we can get startedInvestment, training and incentives are required if the sector is going to rise to the challenge of truly embracing open researchMarcus Munafò, Neil JacobsThe University of Bristol, UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN)
Why is digital transformation such a challenge for HE?Size and legacy approaches are among the barriers universities face when it comes to using technology to improve teaching, learning and research. This six-point plan details what needs to happenHeidi Fraser-KraussJisc
How to change research cultures to support the well-being of PhD students From providing mental health champions to simply having honest conversations about expectations and pressure, there’s much that can be done to help studentsImelda Bates Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Community-engaged learning: a pedagogic approach to civic outreachA guide to developing community-engaged learning projects that benefit the student participants and the communities they work within, by Sonia KumarSonia KumarUniversity of Leeds
My experience of speaking in front of a select committeeNicola Searle shares lessons for academics on speaking in front of a parliamentary select committee, to provide insight on topics linked to your researchNicola SearleGoldsmiths, University of London, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
How community projects can promote students’ critical thinking skillsEmbedding project-based learning and participatory research in degree courses can provide students with the critical-thinking skills that employers requireTom DobsonYork St John University
Offering students a green gap year has multiple rewardsJames Derounian makes the case for a gap year in which school-leavers can engage with university while tackling climate change and helping with community developmentJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
The pros and cons of different teaching modesThe benefits and challenges associated with four key modes of instruction, on-campus, blended, hybrid and fully digital, alongside a framework for ‘e-tivities’, presented by Gilly SalmonGilly SalmonEducation Alchemists
A holistic approach to student support Student support, particularly for care-leavers or estranged students, is vital throughout their university journey – from pre-application to beyond graduation. Here, Fran Hornsby and Rebecca Clark offer tips for demonstrating genuine care as you do itFran Hornsby, Rebecca ClarkUniversity of York
The 10 steps towards inclusivity in universitiesFar more needs to be done to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within universities, writes Tetyana Krupiy as she lists 10 steps that can create more inclusive, supportive workplaces for all staffTetyana (Tanya) KrupiyNewcastle University
Should we be aiming for student happiness or student satisfaction?Happiness and satisfaction are two sides of the same coin, but crucial differences exist between them – and one serves our students far better, says Doug Specht Doug SpechtUniversity of Westminster
Peer mentoring to support staff well-being: lessons from a pilotA peer mentoring scheme designed to support staff well-being is being piloted at Staffordshire University. Fiona Cust and Jessica Runacres share lessons on how the initiative has been developed Fiona Cust, Jessica RunacresUniversity of Staffordshire
The power of gender-sensitive mentoringMentoring is a powerful tool to enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance. This guide aims to help mentors adopt a gender-sensitive approach to support women and people who identify as women in teaching-focused rolesMarion CoderchDurham University
Confusion diffusion: nine ways to prepare students to work with uncertainty Jenny Moffett explores classroom techniques to help students meet the demands of an increasingly complex and rapidly changing societyJenny MoffettRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Action to improve diversity and inclusion for Black students and staffWhere should action to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within universities be focused in order to have a tangible impact? Christina Dzineku and Patrice Sewou explainChristina Dzineku, Patrice SeuwouLeeds Trinity University, University of Northampton
Decolonising learning through access to primary sourcesMathematicians have always looked at old problems in new ways. A database of original sources will give university-level mathematics students a global, historical view of their subjectJune Barrow-Green , Brigitte StenhouseThe Open University
When to use online laboratories for STEM teaching and whyA guide to help STEM educators understand which aspects of practical laboratory learning can most effectively be delivered online and the benefits of this approachHelen LockettThe Open University
When am I going to be found out? Tackling academic impostor syndromeDo you find yourself thinking ‘everyone knows more than I do’ or ‘I shouldn’t have got this promotion’? If so, Jo Clift has tips for challenging your impostor syndromeJo CliftJo Clift Consulting
Learned words: using poetry to reflect on practices in higher educationPoetry writing can aid reflection on your teaching and learning or research practices, offering a fresh way of organising thoughts, as Sam Illingworth explainsSam IllingworthEdinburgh Napier University
Good teachers need to be good learnersPatrick Bailey draws on four decades of university experience to identify the three things he thinks have the biggest impact on successful teaching and learningPatrick BaileyLondon South Bank University
Writing and presenting reports for government: five dos and five don’tsA guide for academics on the dos and don’ts of writing and presenting research reports designed to inform policymakersNaresh PanditThe University of East Anglia, Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
Mini virtual writing retreats to support and connect tuteesA guide to organising mini virtual writing retreats each week to build a supportive scholarly community within a personal tutoring groupAspasia Eleni Paltoglou Manchester Metropolitan University
