Make university study tangible with VRVirtual reality can help bring complex disciplines to life, widen access and build stronger partnerships with schools. Learn howStephen Hilton, Blanka HiltonUCL, University of Kent
When teacher training mirrors the classroom we want to buildHow to deliver large-cohort teaching development programmes that help postgraduate students see educating as a professional practice, rather than an imposed obligationKa Yan SoHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Can a student idea become a real healthcare innovation?Student innovation programmes produce promising ideas, but many stall during development. Here, PhD student Marianna Matányi draws on her experience of developing a smart medication dispenser to share advice for turning a student idea into a start-upMarianna MatányiSemmelweis University
Stop levelling the playing field in HE – it’s time to redesign the stadiumDesign disability-friendly healthcare education from the outset rather than rely on reactive accommodations, says Daphne Pereira, who offers guidanceDaphne PereiraDalhousie University
Use XR to make invisible networks visible to studentsComputer science students often need to understand technical concepts hidden within layers of software. Here’s how extended reality could offer a solutionPablo Salva Garcia, Ahren HartUniversity of the West of Scotland
Navigating students’ AI concerns through improv and theatre techniquesTechnical competency is far from the only aspect of preparing students for an AI-driven world. Ethics also deserves attention, writes Jon Catherwood-Ginn. He uses applied theatre to help students cultivate judgement, communication and decision-making skillsJon Catherwood-GinnVirginia Tech
New to schools outreach? Here’s how to get startedTips for delivering outreach experiences that build on existing knowledge and help young people make informed decisions about their future – whether they include higher education or notCarl HarringtonThe University of East Anglia
Intent: the key to effective and efficient interdisciplinary collaborationHow to make your collaborative projects run smoothly? Plan for it, writes Alina ZareAlina ZareUniversity of Florida
‘AI raises the premium on empathy-driven engineering’As knowledge becomes increasingly accessible, engineering students will need deep understanding and intrapersonal intelligence to make product-design decisions with end users in mindAndrew KohSingapore Management University
Developing a narrative, evidence-based teaching philosophy statementBy grounding your values in concrete examples, writing with clarity and tailoring your statement to its audience, you can create a document that brings your classroom to life. Read about strategiesDaniella SieukaranDalhousie University
The answer to personalising education isn’t technological, it’s organisationalIs higher education too focused on tools and algorithms when it comes to personalised education? Perhaps there’s a simpler answerFabián OlmosUniversidad Austral
Shared effort for measurable impact: building sustainable labs through partnershipConcrete steps in the research lab can lead to larger-scale change when pursued in collaboration with university leadersShweta Biliya, Drew CutrightGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
From ballet to dance medicine: how universities can build healthier training culturesHow can we help dance students achieve technical excellence without compromising their health? A former ballerina turned dance medicine specialist discusses how universities can build healthier, more sustainable dance training culturesNoémi VerbőcziSemmelweis University
Course design for non-traditional students: lessons from adult learning theory Strategies for ensuring relevance, building on existing knowledge and creating flexible learning experiences to better serve increasing numbers of non-traditional studentsCatherine WehlburgAthens State University
Why we should teach students about academic freedomEmpower students with both a theoretical understanding of academic freedom and hands-on experience in advocating for those stripped of it. Here’s howKate Murphy, Tony Williams, Suzy KillmisterMonash University
Storytelling and theatre techniques to take research to general audiencesResearchers often believe that science communication requires them to abandon depth. Storytelling, however, can provide a structure through which complex ideas become more accessible without losing academic rigourMichelle SmithTheatre for Life, University of Southampton
AI shaming is not AI literacyCriticism of GenAI is necessary but ridiculing those who use it can damage trust, prevent disclosure and impact learning. Educators need better questions, better boundaries and better language. Sara Saravi offers suggestionsSara SaraviLoughborough University
How language surveys can shape a multilingual universityA biennial language survey changed how one university thought about linguistic diversity – and helped give students a voice. Here’s howKatherine MansfieldUniversity of Westminster
Should I raise my hand? Navigating cultural norms in the classroomTo tap into cultural diversity and enrich teaching environments, Sarah Kegley suggests three strategies: consult class members, be clear about engagement guidelines and make good use of resourcesSarah KegleyGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
I was an expert in my field. Then I became a beginner againBringing professional experience to postgraduate research can be an advantage, but it means approaching supervision in a different way. Find out how both sides of the partnership need to adjustArtem Polulyakhov , Natalia TsybuliakBerdyansk State Pedagogical University
Broken citation or academic misconduct? How to spot the difference Citation errors can come from people, tools or platforms. Here is a practical routine for checking suspicious references before assuming AI misuse, fake papers or misconductFaith JeremiahLincoln University
The imperative for productive struggleWhen AI can offer students the illusion of mastery, assessment design that includes ambiguity, choice, context and real-world values can encourage the effort that underpins deep learning Karsten Mundel, Olivia MurrayUniversity of Alberta
Five keys to success in multidisciplinary educational projectsEach team that contributes to educational initiatives has expertise-specific perspectives that influence its approach. Learn how to harness this diversity Laura Angélica Castillo Lara Tecnológico de Monterrey
What are students really paying attention to?If we want to engage students, we must reuse and regenerate their attention rather than take, make and waste it, writes Christine Rivers, who shares advice on how to do thisChristine RiversUniversity of Surrey
Click like: how to use influencers in authentic assessmentBridge the gap between students’ education and their online lives by deploying social media content creators in assessment. Here’s how Melissa Y. L. Yeung , Ryan S. W. Lo, Hansel H. Y. Chan , Derek C. T. AuHong Kong Metropolitan University
The global STEM workforce is multilingual. Is your institution keeping up?English may dominate research and industry, but engineers increasingly work across languages, cultures and markets. Universities that recognise multilingualism as a professional asset will better prepare graduates for the realities of global practiceSarah L. Rodriguez Virginia Tech
The Democracy Lab: how 20 minutes of debate can revive the lectureBy introducing short debate about a current issue or trend tied to that day’s lecture, Theo Koutmeridis discovered a simple way to boost student interest and engagement for the whole two-hour classTheodore KoutmeridisUniversity of Glasgow
Is quarantining in medical training fit for purpose?Quarantining can make medical exams fairer, but evolving needs and limited resources raise questions about viability. Rebekah Hill and Sarah Amadasun draw from student feedback to offer solutionsRebekah Hill, Sarah AmadasunThe University of East Anglia
Design learning that works with the brain, not against itEducating used to be about explaining concepts – now it’s about designing experiences to help the brain develop understanding. Find advice to tweak your teaching here Mussab Aswad Nasser Centre for Science and Technology
How to integrate AI-enabled lifelong learning across disciplinesThe traditional boundary between a traditional degree and active professional development has permanently dissolved, writes Tim Brown. AI skills need to be taught in a similarly joined-up wayTim BrownGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
‘Trust in their own judgement is something we cannot teach our students’Students new to formal finance education need space to make mistakes and a learning environment that includes uncertainty, risk and emotions, writes Manjari SharmaManjari SharmaChrist (Deemed to be University)
How to craft an authentic and impactful teaching philosophy statement Whether using it for career development or writing a statement as a reflective exercise, learn how to identify and showcase the values, beliefs and goals that govern your teaching approach through real examplesDaniella SieukaranDalhousie University
I start my lectures by introducing my teaching assistant: GenAIArtificial intelligence is offering us an opportunity to give every student in the lecture hall the chance to think ideas through and truly understand. Let’s take itDan Sarofian-ButinMerrimack College
What ‘learning verification’ means in practiceWhen a student’s work sparks concerns over AI use, the best approach is to sit down with them and have a conversation to ascertain if they understand what they submitted, explains B. Jean Mandernach, who shares tips for doing thisB. Jean Mandernach Grand Canyon University
Collaboration is a skill – here’s how to master itWith practical tools, early career researchers can build productive partnerships that advance their work and withstand the pressures of shrinking budgets and shifting prioritiesRodrigo PenaFlorida Atlantic University
How GenAI can amplify co-creation in higher educationHow to make AI-supported co-creation work while ensuring empathy remains at the heart of the processBo Kelestyn, Jess Humphreys, Dmytro ChumachenkoThe University of Warwick, Kharkiv Aviation Institute
Four changes to help improve multilingual students’ writingWithout academic writing instruction, multilingual students are more likely to rely on AI. Making these small shifts can better support themBridget GoodmanNazarbayev University
How a five-year plan can help realise your research career goalsEarly- and mid-career academics can find their long-term goals undermined with day-to-day demands. These steps can help define a pathway, set milestones and prioritise where time is best spentMultiple authorsMacquarie University, University of Technology Sydney
Software engineers with people skills grow from cardboard cities Sometimes the best way to teach software engineering is to step away from the computer. Learn how to deliver a cardboard building activity that replicates a software development lifecycleNanlin JinXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Help South Asian disabled students navigate higher educationDisabled international students need cultural awareness alongside support. Here’s how to provide itNirma Jayawardena, Isuru Koswatte, Christian HarrisonUniversity of the West of Scotland, University of Bradford, University of Bolton
Stop investigating, start teachingTrying to detect whether a student has misused AI in their work is a wasted effort, from which no one benefits, writes B. Jean Mandernach. She proposes a different approach focused on finding out what students truly understand B. Jean Mandernach Grand Canyon University
Students are not just future graduates – they can serve society nowIf universities want student service to mean more than an extracurricular activity, they have to care about design, preparation, partnerships, continuity and the institutional scaffolding that supports long-term impactChew Han Ei, Mark ChongSingapore Management University
Can we work with students to ‘co-create’ international study experiences?Students tend towards safer, more familiar overseas study destinations so how can educators encourage them to make bolder, more adventurous choices? Lucas Lixinski explores this questionLucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
How to let students fail – so they can bounce backIf we’re preparing students for the outside world, they need to be resilient and agile. Here’s how AI avatars could helpYvonne Kong-HoSingapore Institute of Technology
Impactful lessons begin and end with clarityCommon in primary and secondary teaching, starter and plenary activities can get students interested and build knowledge. Paul Demetriou explains how to use them in university teachingPaul DemetriouNew City College
In programming education, AI does not remove the need for expertiseAs GenAI reshapes the way students and professionals work with code, it changes the competencies educators should assess. Here’s what they could look likeFatema ZaghloulThe University of Bristol
How to divorce your academic disciplineWhen you fall out of love with your scholarly subject, leaving the silo can mean a painful separation. But with a break-up can also come a chance to rekindle academic passion. Here’s how to get out and move on Darshan VigneswaranUniversity of Amsterdam
Move beyond one-size-fits-all education for international studentsBuild a more inclusive and linguistically sensitive learning environment for global students with these tipsAnthony ManningArden University
Simple ways to support students with ADHDWhat you should know about how students with ADHD learn and how to take a strengths-based approach Karen CostaLesley University
Why universities need shared conversations about ‘good’ teachingGood teaching cannot be owned or defined by any one person or group, writes David Mather. He calls for more open discussion and exploration of what constitutes quality teachingDavid MatherThe University of Portsmouth
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