How teachers can learn to leadSuccess in the classroom doesn’t automatically make you a good manager. Garth Elzerman offers advice on building trust with the colleagues you leadGarth ElzermanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Creating a safe space for patients and public in researchHow can healthcare researchers ensure that non-researchers feel comfortable to share opinions or ask questions during project meetings?Gary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
Tips to support international students’ mental healthStudying abroad may seem exciting, but many students can suffer from social isolation. Here’s how to offer supportSarvenaz SafaviNear East University
STEAM-based education is the way forwardHow to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, humanities and mathematics to create interdisciplinary programmes that build skills and address real-world problemsHanifa ShahBirmingham City University
A university blueprint for teaching with GenAIHow a human-centred approach to embedding GenAI ensures the tool enhances human reasoning, rather than replacing it, institution-wideAbderrahim AgnaouAl Akhawayn University
‘Universities need to be better prepared to handle anti-religious hate’How can institutions navigate a landscape where some religious communities see equity, diversity and inclusion efforts as an essential safeguard, while others view these initiatives as an overreach?Matthew J. Mayhew, Benjamin S. Selznick, Musbah ShaheenThe Ohio State University, James Madison University, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Five ideas for fostering belonging and collaboration in the classroomFrom ‘getting to know each other’ activities to outdoor learning and ongoing check-ins, Jamie Heywood offers strategies for creating a welcoming, collaborative classroomJamie HeywoodAnglia Ruskin University
Are we teaching information or developing understanding?Why we need students to understand concepts rather than simply learn facts – and what pedagogical approaches can helpMaximillian AfnanThe London School of Economics and Political Science
A warm welcome is a strategic imperative for higher educationIf we want incoming students to flourish, we must stop treating belonging as a bonus and start seeing it as an essential condition for learning. Scott Dunning offers strategies on welcoming students to succeedScott DunningVirginia Tech
Partner with news outlets to combat fake newsFive ways universities and media outlets can work together to build resilience against misinformationAndreas MunzelVlerick Business School
Team teaching 101When faculty collaborate in the classroom, students gain multiple perspectives on complex material while new academics learn the craft of teaching from more experienced colleaguesKatherine Van HeuvelenHarvey Mudd College
Students talking in class? Teach from the backStepping away from the front of the lecture hall renders educators more approachable, and more able to catch the eye of a student looking confused or manage unwarranted chatterAdrian J. WallbankOxford Brookes University
Tips for a successful COIL experienceGuidance through four collaboration phases to ensure collaborative online international learning projects offer meaningful, technology-supported exchanges between institutionsAnisa VahedXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Work with students for an inclusive university cultureInviting students into the process of making your university campus a more inclusive place can be transformative. Here’s howDana Abiltayeva , Ayana BatyrbayevaNazarbayev University
Motivating students isn’t magic – it’s musicWhen students see purpose, believe they can succeed and know educators care, you won’t have to pull them through the course. They’ll walk, maybe even run, on their own. Brett Jones explains how to change their tuneBrett D. JonesVirginia Tech
How can we embed Global South perspectives in GenAI teaching?GenAI can accelerate learning, but if we aren’t careful, it can also reinforce colonial assumptions. Jasmine Mohsen explains how to avoid thisJasmine MohsenSP Jain London School of Management
Assessment needs to grow up: what process and imperfection mean for higher educationRather than railing against AI, educators could see this moment as an overdue correction and redesign assessment around what matters: the process by which humans think, revise and learnPontus WärnestålHalmstad University
How business education can preserve cultural heritageStrengthen communities and protect cultural traditions by using business education to support artisanal practices. Here are four ways to do so Ahlam FakharAl Akhawayn University
How to foster debate in multicultural classroomsIf educators want their students to hone the skills of respectful debate across cultural boundaries, these eight tips – including planning and agreeing definitions – offer a place to startDaphne VallasUniversity of Westminster
AI tools that strengthen students’ communication skillsAI can help students reflect, practise and improve the skills employers really value, from writing clearly to speaking confidently and working effectively in teamsNelly Ramirez Vásquez , Gabriela Espínola Carballo, Carla CamachoTecnológico de Monterrey
Reimagining the student experience using tips from start-up cultureStart-up principles such as rapid iteration, co-creation and agile teamwork can be used to transform the student experience, enabling faster, more effective responses to evolving student needsMelissa Padfield, Sarah WolgemuthUniversity of Alberta
Three ways to use co-creation to embed critical thinkingStudents need critical thinking skills to deal with the challenges the future holds. Here’s how co-creation in the classroom can help prepare themMoonisah UsmanUniversity of Westminster
Exercises to strengthen students’ socio-emotional skillsSimple, structured activities can strengthen students’ socio-emotional skills, from active listening to emotional regulation, helping them navigate academic and interpersonal challengesTatiana del Pilar Amado Castellanos The University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (UDCA)
Far from home, but not alone: peer mentoring to ease culture shock for international students Upper-year student mentors can provide freshmen mentees with practical tools to settle into a new environment, manage their mental health, navigate the workload and stay grounded throughout their medical studiesEden Friedman, Adrienne StauderSemmelweis University
Research culture begins with curiosity in the classroomResearch culture starts in the classroom, where enquiry becomes a habit and curiosity drives learning. Kashan Pirzada offers guidance on small, everyday teaching practices to cultivate itKashan PirzadaBirmingham City University
Diversify university mental health services beyond CBTWith the number of students experiencing mental health issues rising, CBT is being applied as a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s how to branch out into other approachesAva DohertyUniversity of Oxford
Embracing co-creation through experiential learning Co-creation cultivates skills and mindsets that traditional classrooms may not be able to provide. For instructors, sharing control with students can result in a richer, more dynamic educational experience for all, writes Ed BergerEd BergerVirginia Tech
GenAI as a research assistant: transforming start-up due diligenceUniversities are not just centres of innovation, they are also platforms for promoting the commercialisation of research. As ‘research assistants’, GenAI can open the door for ‘under the radar’ start-ups that human evaluators may missTiam Lin SzeSingapore Management University
Tackle one concrete problem to advance the SDGs: campus recyclingA focus on recycling offers universities a realistic, high-impact way to strengthen sustainability and make measurable progress toward the SDGsGermán AnzolaThe University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (UDCA)
Make feedback a conversation to empower the student voiceNurture feedback literacy through collaborative evaluation. Frederik Dahl Madsen and Kay Douglas show how a new approach works in two contrasting coursesFrederik Dahl Madsen, Kay Douglas The University of Edinburgh
What learning behind bars can teach us about the university classroomA partnership with a prison helped one educator see her university teaching in a different light. Find out howSobia Razzaq University of Westminster
The case for degrees that teach us how to thinkAs debate about the cost and purpose of higher education intensifies, the humanities are often the first target. Yet evidence shows that far from being outdated or indulgent, humanities degrees cultivate critical skills, resilience and, yes, viable career pathsMichelle Moseley-ChristianVirginia Tech
Use GenAI as your personal learner engagement analytics expert Harness the student data in your virtual learning environment with a few choice prompts for GenAIStephen BuckinghamQueen Mary University of London
The secrets to successful ‘mega’ modulesTeaching at scale is a growing reality across UK higher education, but how can modules with more than 500 students maintain quality and engagement? Fujia Li, Hugh Waters The University of Exeter, University of the West of England Bristol
Turn your research into a Hollywood-worthy storyTake a leaf out of a master storyteller’s book. If you want your research to be noticed, transform it into a story. After all, it worked for Charles Darwin…Simon HallUniversity of Cambridge
Prevent overstimulation and support autistic students in the laboratoryLaboratory sessions can prompt overstimulation in autistic students. Here, one student outlines the challenges they’ve faced and what support has helpedMatthew Jones, Beth CroftsUniversity of Salford
Everyday strategies to build belonging and well-beingWith a focus on emotional safety, connection and clear communication, these actions build belonging and support well-being across any disciplineLauren Flannery The University of East Anglia
Can peer mentoring support under-represented students into postgraduate research?Mentoring is often seen as a silver bullet for tackling complex challenges such as unequal access to postgraduate research opportunities. So, can a peer-to-peer scheme support under-represented students into PhD study? Maisha Islam University of Southampton
Reflective skills are key in an unpredictable labour marketStudents need to be agile to succeed in the workplaces of the future. Rather than rely on static career planning tools, teach students to pause and evaluate Michelle CivileThe University of Exeter
Co-created research to boost a student mentoring schemeA foundation mentoring scheme helped students widen their networks. But how to increase participation? Involving students in a co-creation research project provided the answerAmy MacLatchyUniversity of Westminster
Teaching core skills for today’s and tomorrow’s jobsStudents need skills that go beyond subject knowledge to be ready for as-yet-unknown jobs. For institutions, that means preparing them with cognitive abilities – and awareness of how to apply them – for careers now and in futureAulay MackenzieWalbrook Institute London
‘The arts and humanities celebrate what makes us human’As deepfakes blur truth and political divides widen, the arts and humanities offer essential skills such as reflection and resilience. And, of course, they provide respite and balance. Patty Raun explainsPatricia RaunVirginia Tech
Subtle steps that protect your authorshipMany early career researchers working with code, data and analysis assume goodwill is enough to secure authorship – it isn’t. Here’s how to protect your contributions and build fair, transparent collaborationsHari Ram C. R. NairChalmers University of Technology
Ask students to create assessments for industry insightEngineering education requires up-to-date industry knowledge. Why not deploy your senior students to craft authentic assessments? Jamil Jasin, Alfred Cheng Hock Tan , Idris Li Hong Lim, Christian DellaSingapore Institute of Technology
Co-creation that treats students as collaborators, not consultantsWhen students believe their opinions matter, their creativity, confidence and sense of belonging grow – and so does the impact of your work. Here are five practical ways to bring students ‘behind the camera’ in co-curricular programme designMelissa Gerrior, Jennifer GrahamGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia College and State University
Why clear GenAI guidance matters to neurodivergent students. And how to get it rightNeurodivergent students often experience heightened anxiety when GenAI expectations vary across courses. Here’s how to design more consistent guidance Jayne QuoianiThe University of Edinburgh
Place Indigenous knowledge at the heart of academic inquiryDecolonise the curriculum by engaging students with historically marginalised knowledge from a range of sources. Here’s howKam KaurUniversity of Adelaide
Real-world projects offer ideal conditions for teaching soft skillsWith tomorrow’s graduates requiring agility, empathy and leadership capabilities on top of subject knowledge, the path forward is through connection with industry and community partners, as Kevin Koh explainsKevin KohSingapore Management University
Why academics need to find adventure beyond the classroomThe best research inspiration happens organically. Here’s how to free yourself from the constraints of campus and go out into the field Kenneth PrattUniversity of the West of Scotland
Give students the tools to negotiate in the classroomTeach students to listen, interpret non-verbal cues and understand their peers’ needs through simple classroom strategiesElisa GonzálezCETYS Universidad
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