Rethinking neurodiversity in higher educationStrategies to embed neurodiversity support into teaching and assessment to unlock talent and drive innovation across higher educationPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
‘We stopped talking at communities and started working with them’From consultation to collaboration, a ‘new’ approach to building meaningful community-university relationships results in connection, trust and true partnershipKimberley Simms, Luke ParmenterNottingham Trent University
Honour the university library as a creative space with an artist residencyMake your institution’s library a hub of innovation, exhibitions and community art by inviting artists to use its space. Here’s how Darlene Maxwell, Corinne Noble, Alexandra Genova Royal College of Art
Use games to get students back to classGamified learning can transform passive teaching into engaging, student-centred experiences. Matthew Jones offers practical advice on creative delivery and scaling upMatthew JonesUniversity of Salford
‘Support is not remedial. It is pedagogy’STEM foundation years are key to widening participation. Find out how to make them supportive and structured, with well-being at the centreDarryl Morgan, Hannah SealeUniversity of South Wales
How to build a bridge from adversity to universityIn this video, academics explain the essential elements – initial outreach, support and an interdisciplinary approach – behind the success of the Adversity to University bridging programmeChristopher Smethurst, Becky Edwards, Sandra LyndonUniversity of Chichester
Empower LBGTQ+ people to be their authentic selves on campus with Rainbow Office HoursA simple, low-cost idea helped one university campus become a more welcoming space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s how it workedRafael Henry-Venson, Emily NordmannUniversity of Glasgow
How to support humanities PhD students with ethics applicationsAs creative and digital research grow within the humanities, PhD supervisors can help their students approach the ethics approval process thoughtfully and productively. Josie Barnard explains how Josie BarnardDe Montfort University
The power of breakfast to boost student attendance Learn how a free weekly breakfast initiative has strengthened student belonging, improved attendance and proved surprisingly easy to sustain on a small budgetJean O’Donoghue, Jessica Thackeray, Adrian PennyThe University of Edinburgh
Put food sustainability on your university’s menuSteps for embracing food sustainability and fostering behaviour change across campus, which any higher education institution could take Graeme CollieKing’s College London
Lessons from first-time festival plannersCo-creating a large-scale, impactful public event can seem more like a ‘would love to’ than a ‘must’, particularly in the face of resource pressures or lack of an established culture or calendar. Here’s advice learned from developing a four-day festival from scratchSarah Cameron, Jane Pearson, Hannah Perkins, Katherine WilsonUniversity of Chester
Helping Black students thrive in art educationHow to make art school a welcoming, inclusive environment for Black students, and support them into artistic careers Emily MooreRoyal College of Art
Campus Talks: The role of universities as bastions of free speech and open debate in polarised timesAn expert in constructive dialogue and a free speech campaigner explain how universities can nurture productive disagreement and uphold the principles of free speech and academic freedom in the face of growing polarisationCaroline Mehl, Abhishek Saha Constructive Dialogue Institute, Queen Mary University of London
Support smaller businesses’ sustainability efforts through education For businesses to improve their sustainability, they first need to understand how. Paula Whitehouse shares lessons from a programme specially developed to educate executives in environmental strategiesPaula WhitehouseAston University
Support students’ mental health with bespoke workshopsWith mental health concerns and student suicide rates increasing, a partnership with St John Ambulance offered a practical way to support students to ask for help when they need it. Here’s how it worked Lisa SimmonsManchester Metropolitan University
Five considerations for effective group work Why struggle through setting and assessing group tasks when this teaching approach can present considerable challenges around communication and conflict? These insights offer ways to design tasks that will benefit both educators and students Donna Hurford, Andrew ReadUniversity of Southern Denmark, London South Bank University
How to help autistic students adjust to life on campusWith autistic students’ drop-out rate spiking, here’s how to help them ease into their university career, allow for neurodiversity-friendly socialising and reduce their anxiety with a furry friendTabitha BillerDe Montfort University
How to get started with pedagogic research (and actually publish it)Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and find the right publication for your workRushana Khusainova, Marios Kremantzis, Christopher Pesterfield, Xiaoting LuoThe University of Bristol
A community-university partnership is a relationship, not an affairLong-term, mutual benefits of civic engagement emerge slowly, which can be at odds with university timelines. A ‘new’ 10-year project shows how trust and commitment need persistence to pay offMhairi McVicar, Ali Abdi, Corey SmithCardiff University
Campus webinar: The secrets of international student successFour academics based in the UK and France discuss how universities can ensure international students fulfil their potential throughout and after their studiesAllan Atlee, Joanna Daaboul, Helen Galbraith, Felipe KochUniversity of the Arts London, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, University of Chester, Université Paris-Est Créteil
Authentic assessment for inclusivity and employabilityDesigning an educational studies course for international learners meant rethinking assessment, from traditional exams to a more practical, student-informed approach. Here’s what workedXiao QuUniversity of the West of Scotland
Technical knowledge and expertise is more valuable than you thinkInvolving technical staff in decision-making committees can lead to more efficient practices and remove siloed thinking or practices, which benefits individual technicians, institutions and the sectorJiteen AhmedAston University
What’s the next step for widening participation? Make it personalDespite admissions numbers soaring, students from low-income backgrounds are still missing out on the best graduate jobs. Here’s how personalised one-to-one coaching can dismantle the invisible barriers to career successOllie TaylorUpReach, University of Liverpool
The Portfolio Club: an extracurricular activity to support students’ employabilityStrengthen the work readiness of your biomedical science students by supporting them to begin work on their training portfolios early. Here’s how Tahmina HussainUniversity of Salford
Foster allyship to support marginalised groups in higher educationHow to initiate change, create safe spaces for difficult conversations and nurture a culture of allyship in your departmentReuel Blair, Tizzy GillNottingham Trent University, Birmingham City University
Mapping employability skills across curriculaA mandatory university-wide initiative shows how mapping professional skills against all programmes can tailor students’ work readiness no matter their career pathKaty GordonUniversity of Southampton
Seeing is believing: how to make internationalisation countSimply being international is no longer enough in higher education. Internationalisation needs to demonstrate impact and return on investment – and to do that, it needs to be seen, writes Michael ScottMichael ScottThe University of Warwick
‘Our strength lies in our small size’: how to offer more as a small, specialist academic libraryLibraries in small institutions don’t have to do things the same way as their larger counterparts. Here are five ways to cultivate a student-focused approach to provide bespoke supportSarah d'ArdenneRoyal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
The dos and don’ts of developing an international network in higher educationInternational collaborations sound impressive on paper – but most fail to move beyond initial enthusiasm and a signed memorandum of understanding. Jeremy Howick shares lessons from building a global network focused on empathy in healthcareJeremy HowickUniversity of Leicester
Librarians, it’s time to lead the wayWhen GenAI first landed, many universities scrambled to understand it and how students might be using it. One library team took it upon themselves to adopt a holistic approachChris PorterBirmingham Newman University
Snails, Jaffa Cakes and rubber ducks: making university outreach playfulOutreach initiatives like School Tasking show how academics can break down barriers, engage young learners, and make higher education feel accessible rather than intimidatingAli Struthers, Alex HorneThe University of Warwick
From library-focused project to campus-wide collaborationA heritage trail to mark an anniversary event began life in the library, but how to extend its reach to the rest of the university? Here’s what one library team learned when they collaborated across their institutionRachael Jones, Neal Buchanan, Carol StewartUniversity of Strathclyde
Better together? The secret to successful collaborative arts and humanities PhD researchInsights into managing collaborative relationships in arts and humanities PhD research, based on Alastair Owens’ extensive experience with museums and doctoral studentsAlastair OwensQueen Mary University of London
How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bidsWhen technicians are empowered and supported, they don’t just contribute to best practice and equipment sustainability, they can boost bids for investment in infrastructureAlex LaudeNewcastle University
A clear vision for university-community partnershipsMutual respect, actively listening to each other’s perspectives and clear mechanisms to evidence impact should be the foundation of a university-community collaboration. Here’s how a project to improve local children’s eye health grew into an ongoing partnershipLeon Davies, Rachel Shaw, Guy RipponAston University, Aston Villa Football Club
How students really feel about collaborative tasks in online learningOnline learning often includes paired or group work, but research has found this can often provoke anxiety in students. Here’s how to listen to what they want and build the skill of collaborationPoppy Gibson, Sagun Shrestha, Helena Staszkiewicz The Open University
Faith, freedom and fairness: a balancing act for universitiesCan UK universities protect the right for students to voice difficult views while ensuring that no student feels that their opinions or beliefs make them a target for prejudice?Lucy PeacockUniversity of Cambridge
Reimagining PhD supervision through allyship, creativity and decolonising practiceHow a creative, person-centred and decolonising approach to PhD supervision can transform outcomes for postgraduate researchers from diverse and non-traditional backgroundsUrsula HurleyUniversity of Salford
Campus Talks: The future of doctoral research funding for arts and humanities An award-winning historian shares insights on changes to the PhD funding landscape in the UK and how early career scholars can maximise their chances of securing supportAlice TaylorKing’s College London
Three strategies to close the exam feedback gapExams are still a common choice of assessment, but do they really offer the feedback students need? Here’s how to make exam feedback impactfulEdd Pitt, Naomi WinstoneUniversity of Kent, University of Surrey
Critical thinking v fake news: a case study In this age of disinformation, how can universities embed critical thinking skills in their local communities? A face-to-face workshop could be the answerLaura BradnamBirkbeck, University of London
Interprofessional simulation in HE: three tips to help you get it rightInterprofessional simulation enables educators to deliver healthcare teaching and learning in immersive settings beyond the traditional classroom. Here are three ways to make it a successJon NewtonUniversity of the West of England Bristol
AI as an access tool for neurodiverse and international staffUsed transparently and ethically, GenAI can level the playing field and lower the cognitive load of repetitive tasks for admin staff, student support and teachersVanessa Mar-MolineroUniversity of Southampton
Let’s rethink recruitment for an inclusive university cultureRecruitment remains rooted in tradition – but this could be more detrimental to an inclusive culture than we think. Here’s how to tweak the process to allow every candidate to show what they can do Rachael CornwallBuckinghamshire New University
From discomfort to dialogue: how to teach controversial topics with confidenceTeaching sensitive topics can be challenging, but with structure and openness, they can become powerful opportunities for learningCraig Harper, Rebecca LievesleyNottingham Trent University
Embracing superdiversity: a concrete path for universitiesThe richness of an academic community lies in connecting people of different backgrounds, approaches and perspectives. But this does not happen by chance; it requires intentionality, vision and daily commitment, writes Francesco BillariFrancesco BillariBocconi University
Why employability gaps widen as academic identity deepensThe more tightly researchers’ identities bind to the university, the less ready they often feel for life beyond it. Naming two modes of working, depth and outbound, can help universities close the employability gapAlys KayUniversity of Liverpool
Can transferable skills be taught in distance learning?As workplaces are increasingly AI-integrated and hybrid, can teaching transferable skills – including body language – in a virtual learning environment, in some cases, offer a more authentic education experience?Emilie Rutledge, Jonquil LoweThe Open University
Three ways to hone your university library services for ultimate student satisfactionDitch the doughnuts and cut your cloth – find out the small changes that can have a big impact on student satisfaction in their university libraryKaren Lloyd, Ruth ClarkUniversity of Chichester
Three easy tweaks to make your teaching autism-friendlyAutistic students have the highest university dropout rate of any disability group. What can teaching staff do about it?Cora Beth FraserThe Open University
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