Tap into game dynamics in nurse trainingLearn lessons from the gaming world to structure nursing courses, strengthening student engagement and improving pass ratesCaroline Barau, Magali VergnesUniversité Paris-Est Créteil
Is the dissertation dead? If so, what are the alternatives?Dissertation alternatives, such as capstone projects and applied group-based projects, could better prepare graduates for their future careers. Discover what these might look likeRushana Khusainova, Sarah Sholl, Patrick Harte The University of Bristol, Edinburgh Napier University
Why parents and carers networks matter to university staffAdvocacy, activities, peer support and safe spaces are among the reasons to institute a network for university faculty and staff with caring responsibilitiesClaire PartridgeUniversity of Southampton
How reflective remediation can set medical students up for successA workshop designed to help struggling students reflect on their mid-term assessment shortcomings led to 86 per cent of participants passing their end-of-year exam. See how it workedEllen LowryThe University of East Anglia
Campus talks: university libraries – and librarians – that are leading the changeLearn about the efforts of US librarians to protect valuable public data from sudden erasure by the Trump administration and a pioneering project which saw a UK university partner with a local council to create a joint library that is open to anyoneDavid Green, Lynda KellamUniversity of Worcester, University of Pennsylvania
Five tips when embedding gamification in the classroomGamification and game-based learning can centre students in the learning experience and improve university enrolment rates. Here’s how to get startedGustavo Espinoza Ramos , Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
Is graduate employability a core university priority? Universities, once judged primarily on the quality of their academic outcomes, are now also expected to prepare students for the workplace. Here’s how higher education is adapting to changing pressuresKatherine Emms, Andrea LaczikThe Edge Foundation
A proactive approach to retaining nursing studentsRead about a multi-dimensional retention strategy designed to reduce nursing student attrition by combining data, feedback and early interventionRebekah Hill, Lorraine Randlesome, Rachel LewisThe University of East Anglia
How to meaningfully include disabled people in patient and public involvement activitiesMeaningful inclusion of disabled people in research activities helps ensure the resulting findings are useful for informing healthcare delivery in the real world. These practical tips explain how to do itAnna Anderson, Amy M. RussellUniversity of Leeds
Using social media to connect cohortsA digital poster competition that encouraged comments on social media can spark conversations between under- and postgraduate students. Here’s how it worksSam Perry , Robert Clarke, Lucy MannieUniversity of Southampton
The tough lessons that build resilience in forensic science studentsTo avoid causing students unnecessary harm when teaching sensitive topics, consider a trauma-informed approach. Carrie Mullen outlines howCarrie MullenUniversity of the West of Scotland
‘As a teacher of responsible business, I’m banning GenAI in my classroom’We need our students to develop intellectual curiosity, to respect each other enough to want to hear each other, and become informed, thoughtful citizens, writes Maja Korica. Generative AI is getting in the way of thatMaja KoricaIÉSEG School of Management
Get yourself unstuck: overthinking is boring and perfectionism is a trapThe work looks flawless, the student seems fine. But underneath, perfectionism is doing damage. David Thompson unpacks what educators can do to help high-performing students navigate the pressure to succeed and move from stuck to startedDavid ThompsonUniversity of Lincoln
Ready your teaching for the AI era with this six-part frameworkAI can help educators reclaim what they love most about teaching – but they need to approach it with an intentional mindset. The six steps of the THRIVE framework can guide the way Patrick LynchHult International Business School (Ashridge)
The unexpected benefits of academic bloggingAcademic blogging can open doors to collaboration and career growth. Discover its benefits, and learn how to build a culture that supports it.Jenny ScolesThe University of Edinburgh
How can we support Black neurodivergent students?Black neurodivergent students face distinct barriers at the intersection of racism and ableism, so here are ways universities can go beyond generic policies to offer truly inclusive, intersectional supportPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Campus talks: what does it take to successfully commercialise research?A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the marketMairi Gibbs, Andrew HammondUniversity of Oxford, Imperial College London
Business schools should go beyond the classroom for social impactTo meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals, business schools should consider hands-on community projects which also boost students' employability and give them a sense of purposeSobia Razzaq , Kumari Juddoo , Sheeja Sivaprasad , Sudha Mathew University of Westminster
‘An academic career is not a heptathlon’The secret to establishing a career in academia is focus and deliberate choices, whether the path is into research, teaching or impact. Here, Robert MacIntosh explains why persistence and planning are more important than everRobert MacIntoshUniversity of the West of Scotland
How to run a bursary scheme for your students with no admin supportHow one lecturer launched and ran a career development bursary with no administrative support, using digital tools and smart workflows to keep the process efficient and effectiveW. Victoria LeeThe University of Edinburgh
When a scientist becomes an inventorA novel scientific discovery can catapult a researcher from the bench to being an entrepreneur. Here, Greta Faccio shares considerations for next steps in commercialising an inventionGreta FaccioIndependent consultant
Leading a personal development review? Think about GenAI for scholarshipWith personal development reviews taking place over the summer, perhaps this is the moment to focus on how teaching and learning practitioners are using GenAI for efficiency in terms of scholarshipSteve BriggsUniversity of Bedfordshire
Case-based discussion as an authentic healthcare assessmentCase-based discussion has been well received as an assessment method. Here are other reasons to use it, along with tips on how to make it work wellMultiple authorsThe University of East Anglia
How to bring university science into primary schoolsEngaging primary-school-age children with STEM will help them to think critically and develop informed opinions for the rest of their lives. Here’s how to do itFarah Jaber-HijaziUniversity of the West of Scotland
How not to fall victim to a cyberattackWhere is your university vulnerable to ransomware or access via a third-party provider? Here are ways to reduce risk and maintain security across your IT networkNicole StewartJisc
How to write even when the words won’t comeBooks, articles and grant proposals do not arrive in a single stroke. They are created, like sculptures, through a thousand small movements. Here, Catherine De Vries explains how to develop ‘skill power’Catherine De VriesBocconi University
What do students want from AI-assisted teaching?In an age of AI, educators and students need ways to ensure the technology complements learning rather than detracts from or homogenises itOmar Merlo , Nai LiImperial College London
What does the future hold for university library spaces?University libraries are evolving fast. From inclusive design to sustainability, here’s how institutions can rethink spaces to support future learners and diverse needsKate Marshall Nottingham Trent University
What does the UK’s spin-out ecosystem need to thrive nationwide?Despite their abundance of research and expertise, UK academic institutions lack mechanisms to encourage and incentivise movement between academia and industry, particularly within the spin-out community, writes Richard HagueRichard HagueUniversity of Nottingham
A guide to building lasting partnerships between students and industryHow can universities bridge the gap between students and their future employers? Bring real value to both sides with these tipsAmy Pyle, Dan RobinsonLoughborough University
Turning skills into stories: how longitudinal skills portfolios enhance student employabilityUniversities are adopting reflective digital tools to help students connect their learning to graduate skills. Here’s what they’re doing and why it matters nowCat BaileyJisc
Forget climate anxiety – let’s foster climate confidenceCombine research and administrative duties to tap into how students are feeling about climate change – and use your findings to help them gain the skills, and confidence, to tackle it head-onLéa Chambaudet Université Paris-Est Créteil
Cut through the noise with impactful internal communications Internal messaging needs to reach the right people and inspire action – whether that’s getting responses to a staff survey or changing recycling behaviour. Here, Kelly Hibbs explores practical strategies to build trust and clarityKelly HibbsUniversity of Southampton
Just call me Alex! Why dropping the ‘professor’ could boost students’ confidenceWhen students are allowed to address teachers by their first name, it can calm nerves and encourage even the quietest voices to join the conversationMultiple authorsThe University of Edinburgh
Campus talks: actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate changeFrom global finance to the laboratory, hear about two very different ways by which universities can reduce their carbon emissionsEllen Quigley, Jenna Lowe University of Cambridge, University of Liverpool
When should scientists think about trademarks?If your discovery has commercial potential, you will need to think about what to call it when it reaches the market. Here are three considerations about trademarks and protecting your intellectual propertyGreta Faccio, Marion-Sima WössnerIndependent consultant
Using comic format to make research more accessibleComic literature can make research more inclusive and engaging for those outside academic circles. Learn how to plan and create your ownChris JohnsonUniversity of Chester
How to promote your book with confidence Promoting your book or research paper requires different skills from those needed to produce it. Here’s everything you need to knowElinor PottsThe London School of Economics and Political Science
Practical ways to support university students with long CovidEducators can make it easier for students dealing with the symptoms of long Covid to continue their studies. In this video, Anne McConway explains the condition and offers strategies for safer, more welcoming classrooms for all learnersAnne McConwayCoventry University
‘Here’s what not to do’: a participatory method to develop interview skillsSee what happened when educators used role plays to dramatically demonstrate poor interview practice, encouraging students to analyse and suggest improvementsMultiple authorsThe University of East Anglia
Why mattering matters in practice education and leadership placementsMake students feel they matter in non-clinical facing placements to create the authentic and compassionate leaders the healthcare sector of the future needs. Here’s how Helen CarrCanterbury Christ Church University
The dos and don’ts of bite-sized social media contentLearn how to create honest and authentic content that showcases community and creates a sense of belonging – invaluable for both prospective and current students Amy Edwards, Sarah MarkillieUniversity of Chester
Build better doctors with programmatic assessmentProgrammatic assessment offers a better way to train doctors, making them more resilient and giving them the tools to manage their own professional development. Gozie Offiah explains how it works Gozie OffiahRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
How to strengthen onboarding and integration for international scientific talentWelcoming faculty from another country requires more than adding visa information to the domestic induction process. Joanna Daaboul shares how her institution helps international researchers settle into life in FranceJoanna DaaboulUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
Don’t fear conflict in the classroom: foster respectful discussion insteadHow do we have meaningful conversations about divisive topics, while dealing with the emotions these debates may spark? Lea Sitkin outlines several strategies to give students the space to explore issues they care aboutLea SitkinUniversity of Westminster
The library’s role in reducing the attainment gapRead about strategies aimed at closing attainment gaps, such as peer mentoring, inclusive resources and academic skills training to support studentsMultiple authorsNottingham Trent University
Strategic silencing: how censorship is reshaping scholarly discourseRestrictions to US databases and scholarly work mean that researchers need new approaches to navigate research absences and silences rather than the more typical information overload, writes Alison HicksAlison HicksUCL
‘This is going to hurt’: taking the pain out of group assessmentGroup assessment can be seen as unfair and unwieldy, but it also teaches essential skills such as teamwork and collaboration. We owe it to our students to frame it in a way that allows them to see its benefitsSarah Sholl, Stephen Yorkstone Edinburgh Napier University
Who’s the most sustainable? Get your students competing to be climate championsTap into your students’ interests and make climate action fun and competitive. Elliott Brown outlines howElliott BrownLoughborough University
Workforce-ready, not left behind: inclusive work-based learning for sciences studentsMany science students miss out on quality placements because of systemic barriers. Read five ways universities can embed equitable, work-based learning into non-accredited programmes and level the fieldShalinee Dhayal, Dominic Wiredu Boakye, Musarrat Maisha RezaThe University of Exeter
