Humble enquiry: the transformative benefits of ‘not knowing’ in academiaHow academics can embrace ‘not knowing’ as a powerful tool to drive learning, creativity and innovationLyn R. KeithThe University of the West Indies
Making conferences more inclusive: opportunities, barriers and lessons learnedCaroline Green and William E. Donald share their experience of organising a one-day conference with inclusivity at its coreCaroline Green, William E. DonaldThe Talent Cycle, University of Southampton, Ronin Institute
How do you leap from research lab to Silicon Valley start-up?The good news is that times of turmoil are ideal for innovation – and far more skills are transferable from bench to IPO than you might imagine. Here are eight actions that will get your start-up off the groundBen ClarkUniversity of Southampton
Make universities disability-inclusive, part one: feedback, access and languageMeredith Wilkinson offers advice on how to promote inclusivity for disabled students and staff at universitiesMeredith WilkinsonDe Montfort University
When it comes to professional development, let’s not forget part-time lecturersWhat could universities do to better support the professional development of part-time teaching staff? Martin W. Andrews and Ruth Lang investigateMartin W. Andrews, Ruth LangThe University of Portsmouth, Royal College of Art, London School of Architecture
Take these seven steps to be a great teacherThe distinction between being a good teacher and a remarkable one transcends mere transmission of knowledge, writes Gabriela Espínola CarballoGabriela Espínola CarballoTecnológico de Monterrey
Breaking academic barriers: large language models and the future of searchThe true potential of generative AI and large language models remains underexplored in academia. These technologies may offer more than just answers. Here’s how the insights they offer could revolutionise academic search and discoveryAdrian RaudaschlElsevier
Devolved research funding in universities – a counter-narrativeUnfunded research could paradoxically add value to an institution’s output, profile and impact. Rosalind Edwards asks what lessons European initiatives can offerRosalind EdwardsUniversity of Southampton
Accessing the what, how and why of universal design for learning using popular cultureStone Meredith explains how she hits the fundamental building blocks of UDL by leveraging popular culture sources using various media, particularly YouTubeStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Three steps to unearth the hidden curriculum of networkingHow to support students in developing networking skills that will enhance their future career prospectsJulia Freeland Fisher The Clayton Christensen Institute
How to combat the mental health crisis on campusFrom staff training to nap pods and on-campus emotional support animals, universities have well-established and novel ways to help students to better mental health and well-beingJonathan KoppellMontclair State University
How to improve civic education through service learningCivic education is essential, writes Grace Ngai, so how can universities teach it effectively?Grace NgaiThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Reconceptualise the ‘classroom’ for enhanced student engagement Student-centred learning strategies that will boost engagement holistically across in-person and digital learning spaces Elena Riva, Heather Meyer The University of Warwick
Twenty per cent of US undergraduates have children – we must do more to support themDedicating funds and resources to parenting students, most of whom are mothers and single, is also an investment in the prosperity of future generations, writes Sara Goldrick-RabSara Goldrick-RabEducation Northwest
Autism in academic settings: unleashing unique strengths with adjustmentsPractical accommodations that support autistic individuals in higher education and embrace the strengths they bring to the workforce, fostering inclusion and productivityImogen VarleDe Montfort University
Mastering generative AI: crafting reusable prompts for effective learning designRichard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and developmentRichard McInnes, Ajay Kulkarni Adelaide University
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour coursesM. C. ZhangMacau University of Science and Technology
How do we write alternative text for images in education?Descriptions of images in online documents help all readers – not just those with vision impairment – to fully understand the photograph, chart or graph and make the information accessibleMatthew DeeproseUniversity of Southampton
Diversity efforts in academia are leading us towards ‘the oppression Olympics’EDI campaigns and scholarships keep failing ethnic minority students because they are tailored to the needs of white people, writes Andrea E.L. AttipoeAndrea E.L. AttipoeImperial College London
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative dutiesSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
Student support: four ways to innovate for improvement What fresh approaches could provide more proactive, tailored and cohesive student support? Andy Wistow shares insights from pilot schemes designed to do just thatAndy WistowThe University of Bristol
Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align your lingo and foster engagementJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
So what? Who cares? The skill of talking about impactDarcey Gillie explains the importance of talking about impact in higher education and offers practical steps on how to do itDarcey GillieThe University of Edinburgh
Want student success? Modernising your careers centre is vitalCamille Dumont gives advice on how to adapt a university careers centre to better align with the evolving needs of students and the job marketCamille DumontPost University
A plan to prevent disengagementWhat educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learningAdeola A. Matthew The University of the West Indies
Moving microcredentials forward: how universities are incubators and early adoptersEducation innovation will transform lifetime learning in two main ways: compacting instruction into digestible bites and standardising how microcredentials are used and delivered in (and beyond) higher educationJonna Lee , Eric Scott SembratGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engagedFive guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engagedAndrés Ordorica , Marcello Crolla, Lizzy Garner-FoyThe University of Edinburgh
How to create K-12 programmes to boost belonging and participationLearning outside the traditional school day can help shape a young person’s lifelong education journey. Here’s how university programmes can establish an environment where they can thrive Sirocus BarnesGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Higher apprenticeships reimagined for lifelong learnersIf Australia is serious about addressing pressing skills shortages and rapidly changing technology and labour markets, lifelong learning must become a practical reality, not an abstract goal, says Mish EastmanMish EastmanRMIT University
How can PhD researchers be supported to complete an alternative format thesis?How universities can best support PhD researchers who wish to produce alternative format theses, based on a review of institutional policiesCaitlin RobinsonThe University of Bristol
The three Cs of the 21st-century workplace: cognition, character and careerChanging skill demands require a lifelong approach to education that prioritises self-efficacy, critical thinking and a growth mindset. Here is how these elements can fit together in learning and career preparationVijayakumari Seevaratnam, Russell ManfieldThe University of Queensland
Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPTIkenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerationsIkenna Uwanuakwa Near East University
Open educational resources to make lifelong learning accessible to allHow open educational resources can be created and managed to ensure courses and materials that support lifelong learning are accessible to all aspiring students at little or no costFiona BucklandThe University of Edinburgh
Want to know what the future of HE looks like? Ask your studentsIt’s time to embrace the student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation, and digital technology can be a massive help, writes Kristen McCartneyKristen McCartneyNorthumbria University
A case study in developing the next STEM generation University ‘taster days’ can introduce teenagers to what global health research and advocacy might be like as a future career. Here four academics describe a pilot training session and what they learned from itMichael Head, Jessica Boxall, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Kathryn Woods-TownsendUniversity of Southampton
Moving beyond climate change to teach the climate crisis Ways to scale up education relating to the climate crisis and the questions it must guide students to answerAdam R. Aron University of California San Diego
Biased AI poses a threat to academic freedom that must be confrontedHow academics can manage and guide the use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT so that it enhances learning and independent thought and does not hamper academic freedomShweta SinghThe University of Warwick
What’s needed for stackable microcredentials towards a degree?Forest Tan describes how to begin creating a flexible pathway where learners can accumulate microcredentials aligned to industry that can stack towards a degreeForest TanSingapore Institute of Technology
What is affective learning and how can it foster engagement and critical thinking?It takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and impactful student experienceJyoti Devi Mahadeo, Rabindra NepalUniversity of Bradford, University of Wollongong
How to make access to doctoral study more equitableA three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic minority backgrounds, based on findings of the Equator ProjectBenjamin Fernando, Sam Giles, Natasha DoweyUniversity of Oxford, University of Birmingham, Sheffield Hallam University
Why hybrid learning needs hybrid faculties Online courses should be integrated into everyday faculty functions to improve remote and in-person classes as well as the overall student experienceAn Jacobs , Norma RossiRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst, Loughborough University, University of St Andrews
We need to bang the drum for music degreesMusic degrees aren’t as valued as they should be. Universities can do much more to make them attractive to students and parents, argues Sam WaltonSam WaltonRoyal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music
Create a psychologically safe space for honest feedback between colleaguesA guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their workJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
Goodbye memorisation, hello open-book testClaudia Janeth Hernández Cardona offers practical advice on using open-book tests in our student evaluationsClaudia Janeth Hernández CardonaTecnológico de Monterrey
Authenticity sells because it mattersWritten communication – whether that’s a press release or IT guidelines – should be clear, sincere and accessible. Here, Mike Brown offers ways to help colleagues build the confidence and skills to tell their stories in an authentic wayMike BrownUniversity of Southampton
These are the best practices and most common mistakes in learning assessmentCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies says that, while there is no single formula for learning assessment, there are certain basic principles institutions can follow to help ensure successCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies CETYS Universidad
Harness human and artificial intelligence to improve classroom debates A guide to using artificial intelligence to support nuanced class debates that train students’ critical thinking and communication skillsElmar KutschCranfield University
What is the cost of students’ social mobility from a community ties perspective?Personal networking strategies can influence successful academic integration and emotional stability of students from under-represented communities in higher education. Here are ways to support these groups, based an analysis of the egocentric networks of Roma students Ágnes Lukács J., Beáta DávidSemmelweis University
The ‘third way’ academic: becoming an education-focused professorCareer development tips for higher education professionals who take an education-focused pathway Rushana Khusainova, Wayne Holland, Sally Everett, David Boughey, Kathy DanielsThe University of Bristol, The University of Exeter, Aston University, King’s College London
Implementing project-based learning: a practical guideIbham Veza and Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd provide practical guidance and methodologies for introducing project-based learning and outline its potential impact on studentsIbham Veza, Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
