How inclusive design can transform student well-being: a spiritual perspectiveIntegrate the sacred into the secular by making interfaith spaces inclusive for all. Here’s howYusuf KaplanUniversity of Westminster
Creativity is buffering: why curiosity struggles in a world obsessed with certaintyCreative work demands exploration and uncertainty, but students today have been conditioned to expect fixed outcomes and instant answers. David Thompson explores how that mindset is stalling curiosity and what educators can do to restore itDavid ThompsonUniversity of Lincoln
How can we decarbonise knowledge production?An interdisciplinary approach that includes the institutions most affected by climate change is essential if higher education is to achieve net zero, argues Priya Vijaykumar PoojaryPriya Vijaykumar Poojary Manipal Academy of Higher Education
To foster belonging, make a cultural shiftHere’s how to hone your EDI practices and make your university an anti-discriminatory institution Denise ColesLoughborough University
The power of partnerships in preventing regional talent drainHow one university collaborated with another institution and local employers to address region-specific skills gaps and retain graduates locally – plus advice for others looking to do the sameHanna Hopkinson
Peer review as a collegial approach to educator development Expert support, structured reflection and near-peer dialogue can replace compliance and evaluation as a way to improve teaching practice. This practical framework aims to turn conversation into actionHasti Abbasi Deakin University
How a collaborative portfolio review can help faculties streamline their teaching offeringHow one school fostered cross-team collaboration to conduct a portfolio review and the lessons those involved learned along the wayTheresa Mercer , Multiple authorsCranfield University
For an agile future workforce, embed a liberal arts education systemA liberal arts education can help foster the adaptability and critical thinking skills today’s employers are looking for. Here’s how to adapt the model to your regionAbderrahim AgnaouAl Akhawayn University
How to overcome ‘forum fatigue’ with activities that students enjoyWhile online forums have been shown to boost learning and retention, if ‘forum fatigue’ sets in, students disengage. Here, Emilie Rutledge proposes a way to design activities that are most likely to elicit student participation Emilie RutledgeThe Open University
‘What I learned when students walked out of my AI class’Chris Hogg found the question of using AI to create art troubled his students deeply. Here’s how the moment led to deeper understanding for both student and educator Chris HoggRoyal Holloway, University of London
Reimagining connection and communication for Gen Z studentsGeneration Z students relate, communicate and build belonging in ways shaped by digital fluency, disrupted in-person learning and evolving social norms. This gives educators an opportunity to rethink how they teachGary F. Fisher, Dean FidoUniversity of Derby
Less is more when it comes to AI in teachingAs more educators adopt AI, the risk of becoming overwhelmed by the tools increases. Here are four practical strategies to prevent thisBin Feng, Garth ElzermanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What I needed as a Black woman in STEMFactors that influence the success of Black women in STEM, including community building, EDI responsibilities and invisible labour – and how to provide support Carlotta A. BerryRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Graduate apprenticeship students are facing a perfect mental health stormGraduate apprenticeships are booming, but the pressure of holding a full-time job while working towards a degree can take a toll on apprentices’ mental health. Here’s what universities and employers can doGary Gillon, Alan MacDonaldUniversity of the West of Scotland
How to succeed as a green leaderSmall projects, broad buy-in, leadership-level commitment and consistent attention to energy, waste and water all add up to a more sustainable campus. Here’s how a UK university turned its climate awareness aroundAndrew Church, Toby MaloyUniversity of Bedfordshire
In the AI era, how do we battle cognitive laziness in students? With the latest AI technology now able to handle complex problem-solving processes, will students risk losing their own cognitive engagement? Metacognitive scaffolding could be the answer, writes Sean McMinnSean McMinnHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Extracurricular activities are powerful tools for building belongingEncourage students to get involved in societies, participate in sports and engage in formal extracurricular programmes to foster a sense of belonging within the student communityNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
It’s time to break the extraction mindset of higher educationA logic of scarcity and competition leads academia to see hoarding economic, human and social resources as the only way to survive – as a university or a higher education employee, writes Lucas LixinskiLucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
How to choose the right industry partnersDeveloping long-term, successful industry partnerships starts by choosing the right one. Here’s how to do itAndy ColleyBirkbeck, University of London
Common barriers to belonging and how to overcome themBelonging in higher education goes beyond access – it’s about feeling seen, valued and supported. This resource explores the barriers that prevent true inclusion and offers ways to create a more welcoming academic cultureBhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
‘Many academic librarians are now effectively digital curators’Through the advent of the internet, digitisation and artificial intelligence, libraries’ purpose in supporting their users’ success remains unchanged. So, how can academic libraries transform their services to meet evolving needs? Tyler WaltersVirginia Tech
A survival guide for academic department leadersAdministrators walk a line between support for faculty and accountability for performance, writes Saleem H. Ali. Here, he offers six tips for building good governance and legacySaleem H. AliUniversity of Delaware
Enhance students’ employability with career storytellingTeach your students how to articulate their career narrative and communicate their skills to potential employersLucy Gill-Simmen, Maria SimosiRoyal Holloway, University of London
‘Departmental orthodoxies silence dissent and chill scholarly enquiry’Universities have not handled ongoing challenges around free speech, protest, academic freedom and safety well, writes John Hyman. Here he offers short- and long-term actions to promote secure, pluralistic campuses John HymanUCL
‘We need to be united, confident and proud of who we are’: thoughts on the Supreme Court rulingHow can universities support gender-non-conforming members of their communities in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman?Pippa Catterall University of Westminster
Make social groups work for under-represented students Collaborate with students to create social groups that foster connection among those with shared lived experiences. Above all, ensure these groups have a clear purpose and focus on inclusion, rather than emphasising differenceIan NormanThe University of East Anglia
From peanut butter to effective policy impactIn a sector that often seems tasked with being everything to everyone, each university needs a policy strategy that focuses institutional expertise where it will make the most difference, writes Alistair SackleyAlistair SackleyUniversity of Southampton
Prepare your students for the job market: part twoIn the second part of this two-part series, find out how to coach your students to excel in interviews, from pre-meeting prep to a perfect thank you message Julio Gimenez, Juan C. Palmer, Miguel F. Ruiz-GarridoUniversity of Westminster, Universitat Jaume I
Is the tick-box structure of promotion preventing true collaboration?Academics can be so focused on the hoops they have to jump through on the path to success, they forgo opportunities for genuine collaboration. Perhaps it’s time for a shift in mindset, writes Nick QuinnNick QuinnUniversity of Glasgow
Why relationship building is key to policy influenceTo influence policy, researchers must go beyond data to build trust and relationships. Strategic networking makes the differenceO. Grace Ngullie Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Ask students what mental health support they needA student-led advisory board can help universities understand what services students will use and how they prefer to engage with supportRyan WongUniversity of Kent
Four ways to balance service and learningCommunity-engaged pedagogies such as service learning are widely practised in universities, but how to achieve a lasting impact on both students and communities? Here are four strategies to do soGrace Ngai, Rina CamusThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Use a professional student wardrobe to tackle waste and increase employabilityA student-led clothing wardrobe scheme helps students step into professional roles while reducing textile waste. Here’s how to set one up to support both sustainability and student successDebra Easter
Principles and practicalities of partnership working with students For effective co-creation with students, university leaders need to move beyond surveys and get them involved in decision-making. The Russell Group institutions together set out best practice steps for doing thisDeborah Gill, Simon ToUniversity of Southampton, UCL
Can we use GenAI to subvert the neoliberal university?Generative AI can be a tool of resistance against the corporatisation of higher education – or it can be just another distraction to make us ‘zombies in the loop’ of the system. Here is how we can choose the formerRichard McInnesAdelaide University
Supporting pathways for nurses into clinical researchOrganisational support for clinician researchers is an effective way to ensure that healthcare research is translated into clinical practice. Here’s how a partnership between an Australian university and a local health service aims to amplify impactNatasha RobertsThe University of Queensland
From ‘filler’ to ‘fulfilling’: how to change students’ perceptions of a courseWays to employ tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot to show students the real-world relevance of so-called filler coursesElizabeth Marcial Morales Tecnológico de Monterrey
Build empathy with your students – and grow as an academicFind out simple ways to develop empathy in your interactions with students, and the effect it can have on your teaching as a whole Oshan Uluşan Near East University
When GenAI resets the assessment baselineGenerative AI is forcing university educators to raise their own bar on creativity, assessment and expectations. Here’s how one teacher reassessed their assignmentChris JonesRegent’s University London
How to build support systems for early-career academicsPractical strategies to build structural support, foster an inclusive culture and grow meaningful relationships that help early-career academics thriveEstu Putri WilujengThe University of Indonesia
How combining VR with cultural identity can make interdisciplinary learning more impactful A project that involved students designing human settlements on the Moon shows how combining cultural identity with VR technology can unite learners across disciplines and campuses to imagine and shape the future Rubén Vázquez, Antonio JuárezTecnológico de Monterrey
Faculty must stand together to confront the American illiberal perilWhat happens now that university presidents are willing to stand up individually and collectively in the face of governmental hostility? Chris Dietrich examines the historical context leading up to it and suggests some ways to resistChris DietrichFordham University
Prepare your students for the job market: part oneHow can you guide your students to make themselves stand out in a crowded field? In the first of a two-part series, discover six strategies to hone job applications to perfectionJulio Gimenez, Juan C. Palmer, Miguel F. Ruiz-GarridoUniversity of Westminster, Universitat Jaume I
Using design-thinking to train the next generation of engineersA ‘triple helix’ teaching approach shows how engineering educators can combine theoretical rigour with practical problem-solving to prepare students to innovate in the real world. Here, Chen Xiaodong explains how it evolvedChen XiaodongNanyang Technological University
Protecting your work – and your values – in US higher educationWith US higher education under attack from the federal government, what can scholars do to ensure their research is preserved and to stand up for academic freedom? Lisa Schiff, a co-author of the Declaration to Defend Research Against US Government Censorship, explainsLisa SchiffIndependent academic
A step-by-step guide to developing a high-impact online courseWant to design an online course that your students engage with, that supports diverse learning styles and is seamless to navigate for both educator and student? Here’s how to structure the processMichael Okrent , Susan WeeseColorado State University Global
Stop treating disability support as an afterthought Find out what prevents university staff from disclosing invisible disabilities – and steps their institutions can take to change thatChristina Dzineku, James MurrayIndependent academic, University of Buckingham
‘Explain your research as if you were speaking to a smart teenager’For researchers to give their work a chance to have real-world impact, they need skills and tools to communicate effectively with politicians. Here, Kylie Ahern offers ways to make every engagement countKylie AhernSTEM Matters
Ways to make your learning materials accessible and inclusiveAdvice on laying the groundwork for inclusive teaching and using tools that help students with specific needs thriveEunice Costilla Cruz , Nelly Ramírez Vázquez Tecnológico de Monterrey
Using small-scale ChatGPT integration to introduce online students to GenAIIntegration of ChatGPT into online learning does not have to be a huge project. A small-scale, flexible writing task can address your students’ needs. But if they are working professionals, you should know their capacity for using technologyJonathan ZaccariniColumbia University
