Universal design for learning: a benefit, a challenge and a solutionDiscover how to embed choice into learning in a clear, manageable and meaningful wayPablo DalbyThe University of East Anglia
Beyond learning design: supporting pedagogical innovation in response to AITo avoid an unwinnable game of catch-up with technology, universities must rethink pedagogical improvement to go beyond scaling online learningCharlotte von EssenStockholm School of Economics
Campus interview: Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University, on educating career-ready graduatesThe leader of a US institution discusses how to set students up for future success in uncertain times and why working across disciplines is so powerfulSusan C. AldridgeThomas Jefferson University
Four simple steps to running a successful team taskIn this video, Lauren Vicker and Tim Franz explain the key stages and considerations to help university educators run more effective group projectsLauren Vicker, Tim FranzSt. John Fisher University
Use AI to refine educational video contentIn the digital era, educational videos have become a key element of online and blended classes. Amy Chong outlines how generative AI can be a game changer for creating engaging, adaptable video contentAmy ChongHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Practical ways to support university students with long CovidEducators can make it easier for students dealing with the symptoms of long Covid to continue their studies. In this video, Anne McConway explains the condition and offers strategies for safer, more welcoming classrooms for all learnersAnne McConwayCoventry University
How a liberal arts college can embrace AI toolsLingnan University president Joe Qin offers advice on using generative AI, building up the science side of liberal arts education and how to encourage staff to share their ideasJoe QinLingnan University
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding accessStudents need and want flexible, affordable pathways into higher education, so universities need to support non-traditional avenues, remove barriers and take the opportunity to reach a more diverse cohort, writes Steve McLaughlinSteven W. McLaughlin, Rick ClarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
A practical guide to writing a literature reviewFrom organising key search terms to checking citations, this video offers simple, practical tips to crafting a literature review that will lay a sound foundation for your academic paperBareq Ali AbdulhadiAl-Mustaqbal University
Best practice in building business clinicsCollective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the worldTrack DinningLiverpool John Moores University
Campus interview: Mike Ibba of Chapman University on mentorship and the future of US scienceIn this video podcast Mike Ibba, dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University, talks about undergraduate research, what philosophers and scientists can learn from each other and the state of US federal funding for science and technology researchMike IbbaChapman University
Celebrating failure and other advice for PhD supervisorsPhD researchers should be given space to work independently, share their results and test their own limits with the support of supervisors who see them as people first and scientists second, explains Hannah ClokeHannah ClokeUniversity of Reading
Campus interview: Laura Allen at Trinity University on connecting student well-being with natural worldCan spending time in natural environments support students’ well-being? Trinity University professor Laura Allen joins this video podcast to tell us more about an innovative course exploring this question with undergraduates that combines research, theory and practice Laura AllenTrinity University
Using VR to break the ice in the classroom Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes Elvira LunaTecnológico de Monterrey
How to be an ally and support colleagues suffering from long CovidUniversities and employees are still learning about long Covid and how to deal with it, meaning it’s even more important to offer help and reasonable adjustmentsDamien Ridge, Ana Leite, Nisreen Alwan University of Westminster, Durham University , University of Southampton
How to use humour to boost student understanding and foster creativityHumour is a versatile teaching tool, explains Pete Ludovice. It’s fun, it makes the lecturer seem more approachable, helps make complex concepts relatable, shifts cognitive load, and encourages innovation in the classroomPeter LudoviceGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
An introduction to creating escape roomsBernardo Pereira Nunes offers tips on how to get started on an escape room experience that will boost students’ teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills Bernardo Pereira Nunes Australian National University
Three strategies for creating a field experience courseThree important steps needed to create an effective field experience course that aids students’ learning and development, shared by Donna-Maria Maynard Donna-Maria Maynard The University of the West Indies
Four ways to make support for student well-being comprehensive and inclusiveStudent well-being is made up of a complex array of elements that include physical, spiritual and emotional wellness as well as mental health. In this video, Luoluo Hong reflects on four ways institutions can make an impactLuoluo HongGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Campus interview: Eve Riskin, Stevens Institute of TechnologyEve Riskin, dean of undergraduate education at Stevens Institute of Technology, talks about the power of mentorship, diversity in excellence and what she, as an electrical engineer and computer scientist, thinks about the emergence of generative AI Eve RiskinStevens Institute of Technology
Campus interview: Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State UniversityIn this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he thinks universities need to own their part in the public’s diminishing trust in higher educationJonathan KoppellMontclair State University
For diverse communities to thrive, we need intersectional policies and practicesInna Stepaniuk offers suggestions on how to design an inclusive and equitable campusInna StepaniukSimon Fraser University
Senior fellowship: three tips that will help your applicationGustavo Espinoza Ramos explains the importance of applying for a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and gives tips on how to be successful in this processGustavo Espinoza Ramos University of Westminster
How to pitch a book to an academic publisherKey considerations for researchers when choosing an academic publisher and preparing their pitchVictoria PittmanThe University of Bristol
Using gamification as an incentive for revisionNovelty, competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise. Here, Teegan Green, Iliria Stenning and Rasheda Keane explain how they use The Chase from H5P in a hybrid courseTeegan Green, Iliria Stenning, Rasheda KeaneThe University of Queensland
Tips for teachers who are new to blended learningBlended learning is not going away, so where do educators start when they want to create a blended course? In this video, Carl Sherwood shares tips for best practiceCarl Sherwood, John RaitiThe University of Queensland
A tool to navigate information overloadShonagh Douglas shares a tool that directs students to the specific advice they need when searching through online resources and offers lessons in how to recreate similar aids elsewhereShonagh DouglasRobert Gordon University
How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research A study into gender balances of interdisciplinary research teams shows that the presence of women is beneficial up to a point. Elisabeth Browning suggests ways funders and institutions can encourage their participationElisabeth BrowningElsevier
The pros and cons of different teaching modesThe benefits and challenges associated with four key modes of instruction, on-campus, blended, hybrid and fully digital, alongside a framework for ‘e-tivities’, presented by Gilly SalmonGilly SalmonEducation Alchemists
A holistic approach to student support Student support, particularly for care-leavers or estranged students, is vital throughout their university journey – from pre-application to beyond graduation. Here, Fran Hornsby and Rebecca Clark offer tips for demonstrating genuine care as you do itFran Hornsby, Rebecca ClarkUniversity of York
Tips to balance teaching and research activitiesFive tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah KhadimAbdullah KhadimAl-Mustaqbal University
How to spice up a lectureSimple exercises can make reading-based university classes more engaging and interactive, says Amjed Majeed. In this video, he offers four ways to break up the vocabulary, text, comprehension routineAmjed Hameed MajeedAl-Mustaqbal University
Nine tips to help students prioritise tasksIf students complain of not having enough time to complete assignments, Hassan Imad Kadhim has nine tips that will help them (and anyone else juggling a to-do list) get tasks doneHassan Imad KadhimAl-Mustaqbal University
Don’t build barriers between yourself and your studentsLecturers can make their teaching more memorable by breaking down barriers between themselves and their students with a smile and a joke, says Mohammed Zuhear Al MulaliMohammed Zuhear Al MulaliAl-Mustaqbal University
Teaching within virtual reality worlds: what, why and whenGary Burnett offers five pointers on when and how teaching in virtual reality worlds can successfully enhance learningGary BurnettUniversity of Nottingham
Home labs and simulations to spark curiosity and explorationFrancesco Fornetti explains how home lab kits and simulation tools can help spark curiosity and exploration among engineering studentsFrancesco Fornetti The University of Bristol
Tips on providing free public access to your university libraryA university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities, explains Andrew Barker, as he shares advice on creating a ‘library community card’ that provides free and open access to the publicAndrew BarkerLancaster University
Three cornerstones of a successful research careerSuccess in academia requires much more than topical expertise. Jackie Carter shares three vital areas of focus for building a research careerJackie CarterThe University of Manchester
Lessons from students in how to adapt teaching to online learningEmbrace the student voice in order to develop and improve your online teaching with varied media and plenty of interactive elements to boost engagement and learning, says Nick YoungNick YoungCardiff Metropolitan University
Playful learning: how to get startedIncorporating play into your teaching promotes student engagement and participation, explains Giskin Day and offers tips on how to get startedGiskin Day, Marcus Pedersen Imperial College London, UCL
Tips for teaching MBA studentsMBA students come to class with high expectations and present distinct teaching challenges. In this video, Carl Sherwood explains why a holistic approach and using students’ own professional experience in content and assessment design lead to successCarl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
Students as co-explorers: how to build a synergistic research environment Working with and for postgraduate students towards the goal of improved well-being and thriving in their future careers is the basis for successful research teams. Soo Downe offers tips based on her experience in midwifery studiesSoo DowneUniversity of Central Lancashire
How a holistic liberal arts education empowers through theory, practice and performanceExperiential learning, dialogue with corporations and strong alumni links are guiding liberal arts colleges in a new era of employment-focussed studentsCialfoCialfo
Four steps to robust and respectful classroom discussionThis video offers a four-part approach that gives space for students to speak up eagerly in classroom debates and shows them how to disagree well. Brian Ray, director of the Poe Business Ethics Center at the University of Florida, explains how to put it into practiceBrian RayUniversity of Florida
Let’s get professional: advice for new university teachersNo matter if you’re a just-minted postdoc or transferring from industry to academia, a professional approach will give your new teaching career a solid foundation. In this video, Carl Sherwood shares his top tipsCarl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
Observe, improvise and listen: how to re-engage bored studentsIn this video, Basim Al-Qargholi explains how to spot the signs that university students are not paying attention in class and offers tips for getting them back in the roomBasim Al-QargholiAl-Mustaqbal University
How to use Microsoft Flipgrid in university teachingVideo-sharing platforms can increase student engagement and confidence. Here, Seb Dianati shares uses and challenges and offers tips for setting up spaces and topicsSeb DianatiThe University of Queensland
Recruiting university tutors using an interactive group activityHiring candidates with strong academic results may seem like the best way to recruit tutors. But this does not always mean they will have the right attributes to support student learning. In this video, Carl Sherwood explains how and why to use a group interview process to recruit university tutorsCarl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
Making research metrics work for you, part oneAn introduction to individual research metrics and how to discover how your own profile and data are represented online, in part one of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metricsIoannis GlinavosUniversity of Westminster
Making research metrics work for you, part twoSteps you can take to improve your research data and elevate the visibility of your work, in part two of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metricsIoannis GlinavosUniversity of Westminster
