Effective ways to keep online language students motivatedA learning designer discusses tried and tested strategies to keep students engaged in online language coursesNigel GearingThe University of Auckland
Equity without whiteness: what leaders get wrong in pursuit of an equitable campus How can equity be advanced within a system that protects the status quo, and how can university leaders make a difference? Jordan Harper, Rozana Carducci and Adrianna Kezar examine howJordan Harper, Rozana Carducci, Adrianna KezarMorgan State University, Elon University, University of Southern California
Apply the principles of critical pedagogy to GenAIArtificial intelligence can shape our educational practices – but when we allow this to happen unthinkingly, what do we risk losing? Here’s how to stay uncomfortable and ask the critical questionsRichard McInnes, Simon Nagy, Laura AireyAdelaide University
Tackling bias and microaggressions in higher educationActionable strategies and insights to help higher education institutions attract and retain ethnic-minority staffPallavi BanerjeeThe University of Exeter
How to enhance teaching skills in a multidisciplinary environmentTechnical challenges as well as the personal demands that teachers face make support programmes at higher education institutions all the more important. Here’s how self-paced, modular training can boost teacher engagement and student satisfaction Borbála KozmaSemmelweis University
Key questions to help universities measure societal impactWhen societal impact has so many definitions, how can higher education institutions measure it without overlap or disengagement? This coordinated approach aims to find accepted, effective common groundOlga Ryazanova , Peter McNamara , Tatiana Andreeva Maynooth University
Create healthy relationships between faculty members for the benefit of everyoneWhen staff members at an institution work together amicably, student performance improves, a collaborative environment forms and the academic community is made even stronger. Here’s how to do itRania ShalabyDubai Medical University
How to start a language-teaching podcastSuggestions for teachers who want to create podcasts to supplement formal classroom learning, based on the experience of an English for academic purposes teacherChengchen Qian Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What can universities do to support academic couples?What elements can make a university stand out as being partner-friendly? Here are ways for institutions to support academics in dual-career partnerships – and boost their ability to attract and retain the best talent Torin Monahan, Jill A. Fisher University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
AcademiaTok: how to inspire Generation Z with academic researchExplaining research in a short social media video is a major green flag for the Covid-19 generation. Here’s how to use existing resources to hit TikTok and InstagramLina FilippidiThe London School of Economics and Political Science
Improving the digital experience for Black international studentsStrategies UK institutions should take to enable Black international students’ smooth transition into universityPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Nine tips for a successful, accessible blended learning field trip A guide to planning and implementing field trips that successfully integrate on-site and online studentsAlette Willis, Alex PenlandThe University of Edinburgh
Connecting adult learning principles, assessment and academic integrity Adult learning principles and authentic assessment can offer ways for educators to not only prevent academic misconduct but also give students a chance to demonstrate skills that employers want to see in graduatesCarl Sherwood, John RaitiThe University of Queensland
Ten tips when building a centralised evaluation unitHow can we establish and develop evaluation activities to show what support and interventions affect the student experience, as well as their learning, outcomes and destinations? Steve Briggs, Diana Pritchard, Sibel KayaUniversity of Bedfordshire
How to make enterprise activities enjoyable and impactfulIncorporating knowledge exchange and enterprise activities into demanding academic schedules can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are ways to make it enjoyable, rewarding and impactfulLarisa Yarovaya , Jeni Giambona University of Southampton
Events-based authentic assessment that can boost employabilityWhile demonstrating knowledge through exams has its place, how often do we use exam techniques and skills in our daily lives? Events offer a more authentic way to demonstrate and test professional skillsBecky Lewis, Colin McClure The University of East Anglia, Queen’s University Belfast
Eight fail-safe ways to build business students’ problem-solving skills The volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) nature of business environments prompt employers to look for creative and agile graduates Manju MeenakshyManipal Academy of Higher Education
A framework to develop communities of practiceSupporting communities of practice across an organisation can provide extraordinary benefits. Drawn from the author’s experience, these tips aim to build connection and engagement through a formalised framework and senior leader sponsorshipKaren MatherUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Universities need to act now to bridge the Gen Z gapMany educators are still struggling to harness the talents of Generation Z and help set them up for employment. Just a few key business changes can make the connection, writes Salah Al-MajeedSalah Al-MajeedAl Akhawayn University
How a strong network can enhance the PhD journeyConnections and collaborations can help PhD students (and their supervisors) cut through the isolation of research. Here’s how to leverage those links into employabilityMeghan Casey , Andrew Barton , Madhu Chetty , Rose Ferguson Federation University Australia , Australian Catholic University
Universities need to remember the true value of educationThe sector’s focus on cost-effectiveness is overshadowing educational opportunities. Samar Abdelazim Ahmed argues for a redefinition of success Samar Abdelazim AhmedDubai Medical University
Optional extracurricular modules can enhance business students’ employabilityThis resource offers guidance on how to design and promote extracurricular courses that you can offer alongside academic ones to boost employabilityYue Jiang, Nimesh Salike, Eddy FangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Let’s kindle the fire for discovery in our studentsIn his new book ‘Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth’, Daniel R Porterfield explores how to spark a heat-seeking search for knowledge among undergraduatesDaniel R. PorterfieldAspen Institute
Using knowledge graphs to integrate social media into curriculaKnowledge graph-based tools can support group learning online and help educators bring useful links with social media into their coursesFouad ZablithAmerican University of Beirut
Embracing disagreement in research co-productionCo-producing a research project is not all consensus and harmony, so these four tips will guide research collaborators in how to allow and enable disagreements and dissenting voices Gary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
A sustainable strategy for educating the next generation of African youthYoung women and men from African countries will soon comprise the most significant group of globally mobile students. What if universities met them with a sustainable, positive vision for their communities and the host institutions? Here are practical strategies and resourcesMelissa Aberle-GrasseGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Managing empathy fatigue as a teacherWhile not technically in the job description, academic professionals support students with recognising and working through their mental health issues. Kshamta Sharma shares techniques to help these staff protect themselves from second hand stressKshamta SharmaManipal Academy of Higher Education
When it comes to digital upskilling, sharing is caringLaunching a digital upskilling product is one thing but getting staff to use it is quite another. Katie Steen and Dave Weller harnessed the power of personalisation to get that all-important buy-inKatie Steen, Dave WellerThe University of Exeter
How student learning communities support professional developmentAn effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning. Here’s how the Hungarian system of colleges for advanced studies helps to train medical professionals who are also well versed in social issuesFerenc GodóSemmelweis University
A practical guide to navigating the language of diversityNavigating the language of diversity is a continuous journey that requires commitment and effortYusra Siddiqui The University of Exeter
Tips for moving from learning designer to educational leaderLearning designers have all the skills to make great leaders. Here’s how to transition into the rolePaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekAdelaide University
Careers services must step up to support students with disabilitiesFrom shaping a culture of support to working with industry, careers services have an important role in improving employability for students with disabilitiesPeter Hylslop, Barbara Mackie The University of Newcastle, Australia
Five ways to connect PhD students with industryDeveloping industry experience is often the last thing on the minds of the PhD community, but nurturing partnerships between academia and industry can enrich the journey, believes Maria-Christina VogkliMaria-Christina VogkliThe London School of Economics and Political Science
Streamlining a move from a faculty position to a leadership roleMoving into a leadership role at an academic institution includes setting ambitious goals around collaboration and finding solutions to worldwide challenges. These techniques can support leadership successBrian LattimerVirginia Tech
What can the new government do to strengthen academic-policy engagement?Following Labour’s landslide victory, all eyes will be on the new government to see how it will respond to current issues within higher educationSarah Chaytor , Laura Bea, Chris HewsonUniversities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN)
University leaders must become entrepreneurs to address inequalityA university’s achievement should not always be measured by rank, facilities or number of graduates. The greater community appreciates institutions that take steps to provide equal access to education, writes Bhakti Eko NugrohoBhakti Eko Nugroho The University of Indonesia
Can AI offer everyone a personal tutor 24/7?Generative artificial intelligence can trigger a certain amount of angst, but AI’s potential to support student learning should be explored, write Steve Hill and Quintus StierstorferSteve Hill, Quintus StierstorferWalbrook Institute London
How to become a university administrator – and why you shouldMany career paths lead towards administration. Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experiences to offer adviceArina ZiganshinaDubai Medical University
Students need a balanced diet of assessment practicesLet's evaluate the process and products of our assessments and incorporate innovative elements to better emulate real-world tasks, write David Tree, Stephanie Baines, Pauldy Otermans, Nicholas Worsfold and Emily HobsonMultiple authorsBrunel University London , The University of East Anglia
What simulations bring to teaching soft skillsRole play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem-solvingDaniel Brown, Krystal Schaffer, Kim Stewart The University of Southern Queensland
Moving over to the dark side: academic or academic administrator? Academics may view administrators with suspicion, but Elaine Sharplin recommends stepping over to the dark side – as long as you stay true to your rootsElaine SharplinNazarbayev University
21st-century skills for HE teachersAs teachers, we should continue to learn and reflect to equip ourselves with the skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics to cope with the complex and dynamic changes and challenges ahead of us, writes Adrian Man-Ho Lam Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Making sport accessible to everyone on campusFitness and sport programmes are not only for elite athletes. Here, Phil Malatesta offers advice for how to maximise students’ opportunities for movement and physical activityPhil MalatestaUniversity of Southampton
Innovative career services for a well-prepared workforceHow can universities enhance their student career support in response to the rapidly evolving employment landscape? Kelvin Cheng recommends three approaches to prepare students for better careersKelvin ChengThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The zone of proximal development in four stagesThe zone of proximal development offers a practical and effective approach to bridging the gap between the knowledge and ability of students with and without assistanceArunima K VManipal Academy of Higher Education
Develop and nurture teaching presence in a learning community Strong teaching presence helps students facilitate their own learning. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman offer quick wins for educators with advice on how to provide clear instruction and a safe learning space, and recognise topics as interconnectedHannah Shaw, Mike HackmanCardiff University
Three key collaborations to foster digital fluency in studentsWhile digital skills development is all-important for employability, no one can predict what the job market will look like in a decade. Instead, focus on digital fluency for well-rounded future employees. Jeni Brown and Nedelin Velikov explain howJeni Brown, Nedelin Velikov The London School of Economics and Political Science
Are you ready to manage?Management in higher education is rewarding, but managing people is not an easy task. It takes commitment and genuine passion to develop and empower people to achieve their very best, writes Colleen Robinson-HunteColleen Robinson-Hunte The University of the West Indies
Walking the tightrope towards tenureAchieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research, teaching and service. Here, Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balanceCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
For learning design projects, build the time to reflect on the past into your futureReflective practice is essential for continuous improvement in learning design. Paul John Gregory Moss, Richard McInnes and Simon Marek explain how to incorporate structured reflection into project scopesPaul Moss, Richard McInnes, Simon MarekAdelaide University
