How to enhance your chances of serendipitous research discoveriesFive approaches that will help researchers prepare for and make the most of serendipitous opportunitiesRachel HerbertElsevier
How to be proactive when amplifying research papersConferences might be the first thought, but there are many options for furthering your paper’s reach – and they usually require you to take the leadAshleigh JohnstoneArden University
Don’t worry about journal acceptance rates – and here’s whyDeciding where to submit a manuscript? A journal acceptance rate is a useful signal to prospective authors of the probability of acceptance of their manuscript – no more and no less than thatRachel HerbertElsevier
How we used a business management theory to help students cope with uncertaintyUncertainty is a major challenge to mental health so a team at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University used a business management tool to help students cope with worries about the future. Here, they explain howZheng Feei Ma, Jian Li Hao, Yu Song, Peng LiuXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
You’re a content producer now, part one: how to write articles for a mainstream audienceHow does a scholar, trained thoroughly in academic style for academic journals, enter the wider world of general publishing?John WeldonVictoria University
You’re a content producer now, part two: how to craft an article for mainstream media outletsAfter you’ve decided your topic and format, it’s time to consider the details of writing the story – from mastering tone, style and point of view to all-important SEOJohn WeldonVictoria University
Helping students make sense of global politics through class debatesHow to guide students to develop and take part in class debates to deepen their understanding of course contentAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
We started a commercial software company at our university – and you should tooStaffed by students, epiGenesys provides profits for the university and allows students to work in a lively, supportive and successful business environmentMike HolcombeUniversity of Sheffield
The ‘25 method’ for forming a writing routine when you have limited timeOlivia Burgess shares her abbreviated form of the pomodoro method for being productive in only 25 minutes a dayOlivia BurgessColorado State University Global
Western universities need to look further afield or risk alienationSo many institutions have their heads in the sand, but if they create true international partnerships, they can reap great rewards, says Hugh MartinHugh MartinBritish University in Dubai
How can universities support Ukrainian students? Advice from a Polish institutionRapid response actions that universities can take to support Ukrainian students and academics, based on the experience of a Polish institutionPaweł ŚpiechowiczUniversity of Lodz
Eight ways UK academics can help students and researchers from Ukrainian universitiesFrom joining a working group to mentoring and collaborating, UK scholars can support Ukrainian scientists and make a difference, no matter how small Anna K. Bobak, Valentina Mosienko, Igor Potapov University of Stirling, The University of Bristol, University of Liverpool
It is about ‘people knowing who I am’: reflections on how to guide inclusion work in universitiesAdvice on using a framework called ‘the Inclusion Compass’ to guide inclusion work within universities, based on a pan-European research project carried out to explore how this could work across higher educationGeorge Koutsouris, Lauren Stentiford , Tricia NashThe University of Exeter
Breaking barriers for women: how to build effective parental leaveSeven academics who recently navigated the topsy-turvy world of maternity leave make six recommendations for ensuring motherhood is compatible with academiaEllie Harrison , Siobhán O’Brien , Tiffany B. Taylor University of Sheffield, Trinity College Dublin, University of Bath
Developing a library service continuity plan focused on digital services and cybersecurityHow can library teams prepare and protect their digital services from cybersecurity threats? Amy Pawlowski and Gwen Evans draw on three real-life examples to offer important lessonsAmy Pawlowski , Gwen EvansOhioLINK
Could 2022 be the year of partnership models, and should you get involved?Universities must consider the positives and negatives before jumping into a student support partnership or signing up with an online programme managerDawn Gilmore, Chinh Nguyen RMIT University, Curio
Using empathy in the classroom can have a great impact on learningInstructors can take many small steps to make their classrooms a more enjoyable and positive space for studentsMariano Garay Peña , Beatriz Murillo Pancardo Tecnológico de Monterrey
Streamline your research using academic search enginesSpecialist search engines can put the most relevant literature at your fingertips, but which is the best one for you, and how can you optimise your searches?Jack WangThe University of Queensland
A ‘motivation and engagement wheel’ to keep students on boardThe wheel model was designed to help demystify student motivation and provide targeted help where and when necessary, explains Andrew J. MartinAndrew J. MartinUNSW Sydney
Training students in effective teamwork and collaborationThe ability to work effectively as part of a team is a vital life skill. Steven Bateman, Yan Jin and Jie Zhang explain how they support and train students in teamwork Steven Bateman, Yan Jin, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
From conventional course to block scheduling: adapting resources for successful learningBlock teaching can seem like an impossible task – all the teaching in less than half the time. But with intentional design of courses and resources, you can move from traditional to block delivery. Here, Ellen Buck shares advice based on her experienceEllen BuckUniversity of Suffolk
Despite positive steps, much remains to be done on sexual misconductA year on from the OfS’ statement of expectations, it’s time to implement effective, evidence-based approaches to address harassment and sexual violenceEmma Bond, Andy PhippenUniversity of Suffolk, Bournemouth University
Improving learning through physical action and sensory perceptionDrawing on movement and sensory perception as part of learning can enhance outcomes, research shows. Sheila L. Macrine and Jennifer M. B. Fugate explain how to put this into practiceSheila L Macrine, Jennifer MB FugateUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Kansas City University
Five tips to enhance your institution’s civic engagement by working with public libraries Advice to help universities work in partnership with public libraries to reach wider audiences and enhance their civic engagementMarge Ainsley, Rachel HeydeckerCarnegie UK
The top three engagement challenges facing admissions teams and how to solve themWhether it's due to ‘ghosting’ or ‘student melt’, prospective students are harder than ever before to attract and hold on to, but a combination of tech and human solutions is at handArdis KadiuElement451
10 ways universities can tackle gender inequalityEllie Bothwell outlines recommendations from THE’s recent report on how universities around the world are performing on gender equalityEllie BothwellTimes Higher Education
10 essential tips for your next academic presentationUsing examples and practical tips, Dorsa Amir explains the techniques that ensure your presentation communicates its message effectively – from slide design to structuring your talkDorsa AmirUniversity of California, Berkeley
How to get a book published outside academia Lexi Stadlen shares advice on how to turn your academic research into a commercially published book and reach audiences beyond academiaLexi StadlenIndependent academic
Chasing unicorns: can universities shape the edtech space to their advantage?Staying abreast of developments outside the big players in the fast-moving world of edtech can benefit institutions while also ensuring a healthy marketplaceJohn MilesInkpath
How universities can support refugee students and academicsAfghan Chevening scholar Naimatullah Zafary, who was among the last people to be airlifted to safety from Kabul, explains how institutions can support refugee students and staff who arrive in an unfamiliar country after experiencing perilous journeys and severe traumaNaimatullah Zafary University of Sussex
Blended professionals: how to make the most of ‘third space’ expertsIntegrated practitioners – staff who bridge the worlds of academia and professional services – are increasingly important to universities. Here’s why this space matters and how to capitalise on itEmily McIntosh, Diane NuttMiddlesex University
Teaching your students proofreading skills brings them huge benefitsBeing able to produce error-free written communication helps students project competence in class and beyond, says Stone MeredithStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Five ways to apply a creative mindset to educationStudents should be encouraged to create and innovate rather than just accrue knowledge. Alan Morgan shares five approaches to cultivating a creative mindset in classAlan MorganUniversity College Dublin
Three big ideas to ensure research helps shape the future of businessHigh-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to comeAndrew StephenUniversity of Oxford
Eight tips to boost active listening in university studentsActive mental engagement enhances students’ understanding and their ability to remember the ideas we teach. These simple tools and skills can help to move students from passive to active modes of listening and keep them thereDavid GeelanThe University of Notre Dame Australia
Tips for sharing your research and professional expertise with consumer mediaAcademics can offer insight based on research and professional experience that is applicable far beyond the scope of academic journals. Samuel Kim Kwong Kwok shares a guide to engaging with the mainstream consumer mediaSamuel Kim Kwong Kwok Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Does decolonisation in the West do anything for the developing world?Expanded reading lists do little for the student whose visa is denied because there’s not enough money in their parents’ bank account, says Farish A Noor Farish A. Noor University of Malaya
Introducing an activeflex teaching model into pre-existing online coursesSteps for designing and implementing an activeflex model of teaching in pre-existing online courses, shared by Marla WilliamsMarla Williams Athens State University
We need to create a tutoring army to level up education Getting student volunteers to tutor less-privileged children would boost fundamental education for those who need it most and provide a national social mobility service, says Lee Elliot MajorLee Elliot MajorThe University of Exeter
How to attract and support non-traditional students in higher educationHurdles and obstacles are created from the outset and then vice-chancellors wonder why their student population is not diverse, says Dilshad SheikhDilshad SheikhArden University
Using remote learning technology to boost student engagement and interaction As face-to-face teaching returns, educational technology can be used to boost student engagement in ways that are not possible in a physical classroom. Andreina Parisi-Amon explains howAndreina Parisi-Amon Engageli
Are your first-year students disengaging? Here’s how to get them back on board From creating distinct spaces on your VLE to discuss first-year study to checking in with absentees, Katherine Mansfield provides tips for re-engaging studentsKatherine MansfieldUniversity of Westminster
How I plan to get through REF results dayIf the results don’t deliver what we think we’ve earned, it will be a blow, but it won’t change the fact that what we do matters, says John McKendrickJohn McKendrickGlasgow Caledonian University
Why is recruitment and retention in the university sector more difficult than in other sectors?Attracting and keeping the best people is a perennial issue for higher education institutions. Here, Jonathan Lord looks at how the pandemic impacted staffing and strategies for improving processesJonathan LordUniversity of Salford
Writing about the day job: levelling up scholarship across higher educationTutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim VealRussell Woodward, Tim VealUniversity Centre Grimsby: The TEC Partnership
Rebalancing research and teaching within universities: rethinking recognition and rewardAdrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus on research with need for quality teaching Adrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Why does open access make publishing more complicated?The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand Inma Peral, Maël GuennouUniversity of Luxembourg
The good, the bad and the way forward: how UK universities should respond to REF resultsHow should UK universities respond if their REF results are good, bad or offer a mixed picture? New pro vice-chancellor for research Heather Widdows shares her adviceHeather WiddowsUniversity of Birmingham
Coordinating co-authorsCo-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on trackSteven Bateman, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
We won’t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contextsApplying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village. Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one-size-fits-all approachSu Li ChongUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
