The power of the nudge to move EDI from strategy to practiceNudges make the inclusive option easier for staff to take. Find five tips to embed them here Teslim O. BukoyeUniversity of Bath
When the business plan becomes a performanceUnder conventional assessment models in entrepreneurship, continuation of a venture is rewarded and optimism reads as competence, write Ian Solway and Jolyon Nott. But students should be required to demonstrate judgement, not projected successIan Solway, Jolyon NottUniversity of Southampton
You can’t teach ‘affective’ empathy from a case studyIf business schools want to produce socially responsible graduates, they must centre lived experience of social disadvantage in their teaching and learning, say Kathy Walsh and Mihajla GavinKathy Walsh, Mihajla GavinUniversity of Technology Sydney
Test match or T20? Helping PhD students navigate the multi-format reality of PhD researchDoctoral supervision involves helping students read the changing nature of the game, providing practice nets and empowering them to build the versatility needed for a sustained research career, writes Aastha MalhotraAastha MalhotraThe University of Southern Queensland
GenAI has not broken assessment. It has exposed itAn assessment system that rewards polished work above judgement can’t function in a GenAI-enabled world. Here’s how to build one that canLucy Gill-SimmenRoyal Holloway, University of London
Look for research opportunities in everyday teachingLow-effort ways to conduct pedagogical research that can transform teaching work from routine into discovery, inviting us to question longstanding assumptions, experiment with innovative approaches and contribute meaningful insightsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
GenAI has turned teachers into auditorsWhen educators have to police how students use AI, and gatekeeping adds to the workload and emotional toll, teaching loses its joy, write Meena Jha and Amara Atif. Here are ways to reclaim the role of educatorMeena Jha, Amara AtifCentral Queensland University, University of Technology Sydney
Build a teaching and learning research network from the ground upEarly career educators can find support in teaching and learning scholarship through a community of practice. Here’s howPaul ChestertonTeesside University
Making a university people strategy realA university-wide plan to improve working culture works best when team leaders take ownership of it. Donna Dalrymple offers guidance on translating strategy into meaningful changeDonna DalrympleUCL
How to redesign law exams for students with ADHD Long closed-book examinations are at odds with how the brains of students with ADHD work, writes Malak Benslama-Dabdoub. Here, she explains how to create assessment that tests the target skills Malak Benslama-DabdoubRoyal Holloway, University of London
From theory to judgement: using role play to assess students’ decision-making skills Students can explain theories. But can they challenge them? A structured role-play approach helps assess critical thinking, professional judgement and decision-making – skills that traditional assessments often missAngela ChristidisThe University of Exeter
Being a beginner is hard. Let’s make it easier for our studentsTips and strategies for helping students move beyond the fear of making a mistake – and feel more willing to tryKate SansomeAdelaide University
How should universities define AI proficiency?AI literacy is increasingly seen as fundamental knowledge for students. How can educators set the parameters that ensure proficient use of artificial intelligence across the institution, regardless of discipline? Junghwan Kim offers adviceJunghwan KimVirginia Tech
Outreach programmes that lay STEM pathways and strengthen research skillsHelp local schools build the foundations for future STEM students, address regional issues and hone your students’ research management skills – all with outreach activities. Here’s howCristina Mihaela Nicolescu, Marius Bumbac Valahia University of Târgoviște
When pedagogy meets extended reality: a quick guideHow to design extended reality experiences with clear pedagogical intent, immersing students in worlds that develop decision-making skills, deepen learning and prepare them for the workplaceGraciela González Valdepeña, Lorena Quilantán García Tecnológico de Monterrey
‘AI should support student services, not impersonate them’Are universities ready for GenAI in student support? When chatbots seem to offer a scalable, cost-effective way to meet rising demand for student support, universities need to consider how to shape their use without outsourcing care or increasing riskMichael Cowling, Joseph CrawfordRMIT University, University of Tasmania
Five things supervisors can do for struggling PhD studentsDoctoral students can find the slow and often uncertain nature of research challenging. Supervisors can ease distress by rethinking how the doctorate is framed, structured and experiencedPeng Cheng, Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Five steps to embed GenAI literacy for university librariansThe library can be the perfect place to promote GenAI literacy, not only for students but for academics too. These five steps can helpLiliana González Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Why business schools need to rethink how they teach lawIn an age of lawfare and regulatory complexity, legal literacy has become a core managerial skill. Yet most law professors teaching in business schools receive no preparation for the job. It is time to change that, writes Maximiliano MarzettiMaximiliano MarzettiIÉSEG School of Management
Are your students disengaging – or is it their personality type?Students who seem lazy or like late starters may simply be wired differently. Find out how to meet them where they areChathura Sooriya-ArachchiUniversity of Westminster
Students are asking for AI guidance, not just policyThe defining educational challenge of this decade is to equip students to use AI ethically, critically and efficiently, write Mahmoud Elkhodr and Ergun Gide. Here, they offer a way forwardMahmoud Elkhodr, Ergun GideCentral Queensland University
How to support students to learn from, with, about and beyond AIEducators should not be competing with chatbots and large language models. Instead, a continuum can help them guide students from passive learning from AI to synthesising information alongside itTan Seng CheeNanyang Technological University
Educators must model inclusive pedagogyBelonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice SeuwouPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Help students make the leap from classroom to clinicHow to bridge the gap between classroom-based practical learning and the realities of clinical practice for physiotherapy students? Here’s how to prepare students for unpredictabilityShirley Ngai, David Yu, Raymond Tsang, Nerita ChanThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Find the courage to teach collaborativelyTeaching has never been a solitary endeavour, but it can be lonely. Here’s how to nurture collaborations with your fellow educators that will help everyone growMark Young, Melissa Jane MeganHong Kong University of Science and Technology
From research to reach: working with marketing and comms teamsIf research is to shape public debate, support students and inform society, academics must learn how to collaborate with marketing and communications teams to extend its reach beyond the journal page, says Bertha MartínezBertha MartínezCETYS Universidad
Four ways to strengthen the PGR community and sense of belongingThe doctoral experience doesn’t have to be isolated. Here, Maisha Islam and Natasha Palmer share four recommendations to enable an inclusive, collaborative research culture and communities for postgraduate researchersMaisha Islam , Natasha PalmerUniversity of Southampton
Why digital stability has become a governance imperativeTechnological resilience is not just a systems problem when failure can impact operations, academic credibility, public trust and equitable education. Here, Fulufhelo Nemavhola expands the considerations for universitiesFulufhelo NemavholaDurban University of Technology
The questions publishing students need to be asking about GenAIAs creative industries grapple with the prospect of AI-generated content, how can educators hone critical thinking skills in the book publishers of the future? Find advice hereMiriam JohnsonOxford Brookes University
Put quality before quantity when building university-industry partnerships University-industry partnerships must be based on long-term commitment, clear governance and proper resourcing and investment, if they are to have a transformative impact, write Soheil Davari and Vasile StratSoheil Davari , Vasile Alecsandru StratUniversity of Bath, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest Business School
‘Chinese students have plenty to say – when the conditions are right’Silence in the classroom does not always signal disengagement. Learn about cultural and linguistic reasons behind low participation and strategies to better support multilingual learnersRui He, Alex BarattaThe University of Manchester
Questions that support reflection and sense-making in STEM educationFocusing on the thinking that a lab-class prompt invites – rather than the answer it elicits – allows instructors to create learning experiences that are both rigorous and inclusiveKaren Ho, Douglas B. ClarkMount Royal University, University of Calgary
Encourage, don’t shame: rethinking writing feedbackShame around writing ability can be a real problem for new students, so let’s make sure feedback encourages their development. Find out how hereIsabelle ParkinsonRoyal Holloway, University of London
Recognise the human side of doctoral studyBy listening with compassion, normalising uncertainty and helping students break down large tasks into small steps, supervisors can support PhD students with both the academic and emotional demands of their studies, says Bhawana ShresthaBhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Assessment isn’t a finish line, it’s a learning processMany assessments only measure what students already know. Here’s how to structure feedback-rich, iterative tasks to help students develop the skills to improvePhilip Y. LamHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Start with men: universities must do more on menopause educationUniversities have the research capacity, the educational mission and the moral obligation to lead on menopause education. It is time for men in academia to step up, drive the conversation and share the burden, writes Mark ButterickMark ButterickIndependent academic
Using universal design for learning to alleviate disclosure reluctanceDesigning courses accessibly from the ground up reduces the pressure on neurodivergent students to disclose in order to succeed, writes Luis Paterson Luis PatersonUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
How a science communication competition changed my career pathTo connect with scientists all over the world, hone your public speaking skills and improve public trust in science, a science communication competition could be the answer. Find out more hereAnna Christodoulou University of Westminster
GenAI practice blossoms through the open exchange of insightsHow a structured GenAI professional development series, built around practice, peer voices and multiple entry points, fosters open exchange among colleagues, universities and industrySamuel Doherty The University of Newcastle, Australia
‘If you like, I can….?’ Why GenAI needs to come with a health warningWarnings about the dependency-forming tricks of GenAI are unlikely to change student behaviour, even as they fear its effects on learning. Educators need to help students recognise engagement loops for themselves, writes Adrian WallbankAdrian J. WallbankOxford Brookes University
Let’s build a higher education system that works for first-generation studentsHigher education expects first-gen students to conform to a rigid structure that doesn’t suit their lives. Here’s how to offer flexibility insteadJerid Counterman Colorado State University Global
Why flexibility is essential for accessible teachingRigid course structures can shut students out. Designing for flexibility helps ensure that those juggling work, care and study have a fair chance to succeedRocío Elizabeth Cortez Márquez Tecnológico de Monterrey
Learner heterogeneity is now the norm in higher educationIn an era of lifelong learning and reskilling, undergraduate cohorts include students balancing work, caregiving and studies across life stages. Flexibility should be a foundational design principle rather than an accommodationIvy Seow, Tamas MakanySingapore Management University
An assessment tool to move HR students from theory to practiceHR students need the skills to deal with people. A simulated assessment tool could be the way forward – here’s howSilvio HofmannUniversity of the West of Scotland
Beyond captions: how to build truly inclusive environments for deaf studentsPractical, evidence-based strategies to reduce visual overload, improve conceptual clarity and enable deaf and hard-of-hearing students to participate fullyMogeeb A. A. MoslehTaiz University
When a university TNE library is as much diplomat as databaseOn a transnational university campus, the library can be a space that encourages intellectual risk-taking, engagement with equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, and collaboration on global challenges such as the climate crisisAnupama Saini University of Southampton
Why universities should be turned upside downReversing the flow of knowledge – so students, rather than established professors, drive enquiry – could help the next generation of scholars prepare society, and themselves, for the future, writes Robert GibbsRobert GibbsUniversity of Toronto
Where to position pre-16 outreach in the university structure – and whyPre-16 outreach is vitally important for helping under-represented groups achieve success in higher education. But its positioning within a university structure can make a real difference to its influence. Find out how hereSteve Briggs, Paula PageUniversity of Bedfordshire
‘AI turns the classroom from structured event into improv class’Rethinking the role of the teacher builds on alternatives to scripted material, such as studio-style sessions, flipped problem-based work, team-based clinics, Socratic debates, in-class case simulations and live data analysisDirk HovyBocconi University
Help students disconnect from their techHow a ‘digital fast’ can give students time and mental clarity – and how to support them through the processMultiple authorsThe University of East Anglia
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