Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founderLearn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin-out company, from a serial founderAshutosh ChilkotiDuke University
Campus Talks: How to maximise relationships between university academic and professional services staffAn expert educator embedded in teaching development explains what universities gain when they celebrate professional services expertise and provide clear, meaningful career pathwaysEleanor Hodgson , Eliza ComptonThe University of Exeter
Campus Talks: The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in ScotlandWe hear how a woman from rural southern Italy became the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland – and what she’s working on nowRaffaella Ocone, Miranda PrynneHeriot-Watt University
Campus Talks: The essential skill of self-editing for academicsAre the argument, evidence, structure and style working in your scholarly book? Or are you stuck in a cycle of ‘directionless tinkering’? Find out why developmental editing is crucial to addressing big-picture issues and ensuring a manuscript connects with its target readershipLaura Portwood-Stacer, Eliza ComptonManuscript Works, Campus
Campus Talks: What lies behind the success – or failure – of international branch campuses?Find out what underpins success when setting up and developing a branch campus overseas and why financial returns are not a good motivation, from an academic who helped establish and later lead one such project Christine Ennew, Miranda PrynneCampus
Campus webinar: Co-creation and tapping into the student voiceHear experts from four Australian universities discuss how educators, course designers, professional development teams and institutions can embed the skills for effective co-creation in the classroomKathleen Mahon, Joseph Wenta, Lorelle Burton, Iven MareelsThe University of Queensland , The University of Newcastle, Australia, The University of Southern Queensland , Federation University Australia
Campus Talks: ‘Use your brain!’ And other pointers from a seasoned computer scientist on using AI in researchHear a leading researcher in artificial intelligence discuss the potential of these digital tools for advancing knowledge and what effective and ethical AI use looks likeKarin Verspoor, Miranda PrynneRMIT University, Campus
Campus Talks: How to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpowerAuthenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundariesMarissa Edwards, Eliza ComptonThe University of Queensland , Campus
Campus Talks: The value of arts and humanities in higher educationA vice-chancellor-artist and a historian discuss the merits of the arts and humanities and what valuable life lessons and skills can be gained from the study of these disciplinesMichael Scott, Mark Power, Miranda PrynneThe University of Warwick, Liverpool John Moores University
Campus Talks: How to make co-creation work in your teachingFind out why and how to collaborate with students to ‘co-create’ elements of their learning, from a leading expert on co-creation in higher educationCatherine BovillThe University of Edinburgh
Campus Talks: The real-world power of soft skillsHow do universities ensure their curricula meet the demands from industry, government and students for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Three experts explain how institutions are working to align higher education and skills development David Bell, Dawn Bennett, Derek HardingUniversity of Sunderland, Independent consultant, Swinburne University of Technology
Campus Talks: Why teaching with artificial intelligence is ‘like a giant field experiment’THE Award-winning educationalist Jenny Moffett talks about using AI so it supports learning rather than risks deskilling students, dealing with uncertainty in the classroom and the value of boredomJenny MoffettRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Campus Talks: The role of universities as bastions of free speech and open debate in polarised timesAn expert in constructive dialogue and a free speech campaigner explain how universities can nurture productive disagreement and uphold the principles of free speech and academic freedom in the face of growing polarisationCaroline Mehl, Abhishek Saha Constructive Dialogue Institute, Queen Mary University of London
Campus webinar: The secrets of international student successFour academics based in the UK and France discuss how universities can ensure international students fulfil their potential throughout and after their studiesAllan Atlee, Joanna Daaboul, Helen Galbraith, Felipe KochUniversity of the Arts London, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, University of Chester, Université Paris-Est Créteil
Campus Talks: The future of doctoral research funding for arts and humanities An award-winning historian shares insights on changes to the PhD funding landscape in the UK and how early career scholars can maximise their chances of securing supportAlice TaylorKing’s College London
Campus talks: how to unlock motivation and beat procrastination in your students and yourselfTwo academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatensIan Taylor, Helena SeliLoughborough University, University of Southern California
Campus talks: why ‘grit’ and knowing when to say ‘no’ are vital skills in academia todayIn this week’s podcast, two professors discuss the skills and characteristics needed to achieve long-term academic career success and fulfilment Jeffrey McDonnell, Sarah RobinsonUniversity of Saskatchewan, IÉSEG School of Management
Campus talks: what today’s hyper-connected students need from their first weeks on campusStudents taking their first steps on to university campuses this month will arrive more informed – thanks to AI and social media – and more focused on career outcomes than previous intakes. So, how should universities tailor their welcome to set incoming cohorts up for success?Rachel GableWilliam & Mary
Campus talks: getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education Two US experts in EDI discuss how universities can continue to support and advance equality of opportunity in the face of mounting challenges to ‘diversity’ work Paulette Granberry Russell, Frank DobbinNational Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, Harvard University
Campus talks: are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education?Two academic experts in strategic decision-making and education discuss critical thinking, why it is under threat and what role it plays in preparing students for their digitally curated futures Olivier Sibony, Tony WagnerHEC Paris, Learning Policy Institute
Campus talks: using social media not as a tool but as a teacher in higher educationWhat can university educators learn about teaching and audience engagement from social media? Two experts – a psychologist and a professor of public relations – share strategies for connecting with students, finding wider audiences for niche research, and fighting misinformation Peter Lovatt, Cayce MyersDoctor Dance, Virginia Tech
Campus talks: university libraries – and librarians – that are leading the changeLearn about the efforts of US librarians to protect valuable public data from sudden erasure by the Trump administration and a pioneering project which saw a UK university partner with a local council to create a joint library that is open to anyoneDavid Green, Lynda KellamUniversity of Worcester, University of Pennsylvania
Campus Talks: What does it take to successfully commercialise research?A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the marketMairi Gibbs, Andrew HammondUniversity of Oxford, Imperial College London
Campus webinar: How to embed sustainability into the curriculumHear experts discuss how they engage students in climate-conscious learning, build sustainability into course design and connect it to employability and wider social responsibilityEthan Chong Yih Tng , Edson Kieu , Jo-Anne Ferreira, Daniel YontoSingapore Institute of Technology , Nanyang Technological University , The University of Southern Queensland , Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Campus talks: actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate changeFrom global finance to the laboratory, hear about two very different ways by which universities can reduce their carbon emissionsEllen Quigley, Jenna Lowe University of Cambridge, University of Liverpool
Campus talks: the complex factors that drive students’ sense of belongingAn expert in student belonging and engagement in the digital environment explains the nuances of belonging, mattering and inclusion as well as how to foster well-being in higher educationKaren GravettUniversity of Surrey
Campus talks: the secrets of effective policy engagement – from two academics who have worked in governmentTwo academics who are steeped in policy expertise, having worked in government in the UK and US, share practical insights on what works when trying to get research before the eyes of decision-makersDavid R. Garcia, Michael SandersArizona State University, King’s College London
Campus talks: why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaborationLily Kong, Manuel BarciaSingapore Management University, University of Bath
Campus talks: how to look after yourself in higher educationPersonal insights from a range of higher education voices on how they preserve their own well-beingMultiple authorsCampus
Campus webinar: Prepare students with workplace skills of the futureFind out how to prepare students for jobs that don’t exist yet, with insight from experts at Campus+ institutions across the Middle East, Africa and EuropeDeborah Bartlett, Julio Gimenez, Rushana Khusainova, Abdelmoniem Sahal ElmardiAl Akhawayn University, University of Westminster, The University of Bristol, Dubai Medical University
Campus talks: how to achieve research excellence – and protect itLearn what contributes to quality research across an institution and how that work should be kept secureMarcus Munafò, Jacqueline LittlewoodThe University of Bristol, University of Alberta
Campus talks: the tricky relationship between assessment and learningHear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improvedSusan D. Blum, Catherine Wehlburg, Josh EylerUniversity of Notre Dame, Athens State University, University of Mississippi
Campus talks: why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and researchInterdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explainGabriele Bammer, Kate CrawfordAustralian National University, USC Annenberg, Microsoft Research Lab (MSR) New York
Campus talks: the pros and cons of AI in higher educationHow should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environmentShaolei Ren, José Antonio Bowen, Shushma PatelUniversity of California, Riverside, Bowen Innovation Group, De Montfort University
Campus webinar: How to boost the public perception of higher educationHear how universities can demonstrate the value of their research, teaching and social impact beyond academia, from senior leaders at Campus+ partner institutions in the US and CanadaSteven W. McLaughlin, Nader Jalili , Rahim SomaniGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, SMU Lyle School of Engineering, University of Northern British Columbia
Campus Talks: A brighter future for academic publishingHear from two academics who are developing publishing solutions that encourage and underpin quality research practices and improve access to scholarly workPaul Ayris, Philipp Koellinger UCL, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Campus talks: the benefits of citizen science and community-engaged researchTwo leading academics explain why everyone benefits when researchers look beyond academia to seek greater understanding and new knowledge alongside the broader public or affected communitiesChris Lintott, Neeli BendapudiUniversity of Oxford, Penn State University
Campus talks: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher educationTwo Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in postcolonial environmentsAngie Bruce, Te Kawehau HoskinsUniversity of Manitoba, The University of Auckland
Campus talks: social artist Helen Storey on working on the boundary of fashion and science The UNHCR’s first designer-in-residence Helen Storey talks about why she has donated her creative archive to the University of the Arts London, and how the arts can help people connect with issues such as climate change and the refugee crisis Helen StoreyUniversity of the Arts London
Campus talks: what makes an award-winning academic, university or project?We speak to past THE Awards winners to find out about the work for which they and their institutions were recognised Roderick Watkins, Mark Brown, Joanne Pledger, Ruth SpencerAnglia Ruskin University, Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Central Lancashire
Campus webinar: The art of bringing creativity and fun into the classroomLearn how to get creative with your teaching and inject a sense of fun into the classroom for better student outcomes, from experienced educators at Campus+ partner universities in the UKSimon Brownhill, Gary Burnett, Kelly Edmunds The University of Bristol, Loughborough University, The University of East Anglia
Campus talks: educating our way out of the climate crisisTwo academics share strategies for advancing climate action and boosting sustainability at an institutional and individual levelLiz Price , Tripp ShealyManchester Metropolitan University, Virginia Tech
Campus talks: two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a universityHear Anton Muscatelli of the University of Glasgow and Alex Zelinsky of the University of Newcastle, Australia, discuss the complexities of successfully running a universityAnton Muscatelli, Alex ZelinskyUniversity of Glasgow, The University of Newcastle, Australia
Campus talks: how can universities ensure students are safe and supported?A discussion of universities’ duty of care towards students, from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studiesRachel Fenton, Catherine MoranThe University of Exeter, University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Campus talks: knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovationThe University of Oxford’s pro vice-chancellor for innovation on how universities and industry can work together for the benefit of all, plus a leading data scientist on why data needs careful handling to protect future research effortsChas Bountra, Sara de FreitasUniversity of Oxford, Birkbeck, University of London, The Open University
Campus webinar: How to present research to a wider audience for greater impactLearn about ways to articulate and present your work to non-academic audiences from experts from Campus+ partner institutions in the UK and North AmericaGregory Goldsmith, Patricia Raun, Denise Baden, Krystina SilvaUniversity of Alberta, Virginia Tech, University of Southampton, Chapman University
Campus talks: supporting student success at all stages of the university journeyUniversity of Chester vice-chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher educationEunice SimmonsUniversity of Chester
Campus talks: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instructionLeon Tikly, Jason M. LodgeThe University of Bristol, The University of Queensland
Campus talks: how technology is reshaping the 21st-century campusWhen hybrid learning and immersive technology can connect and engage students working in any location, where does that leave all those lecture halls and libraries? We ask two US experts about how universities are adapting to the digital transformationStephen W. Harmon, Lev GonickGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Arizona State University
Campus talks: university success stories in managing AI and building digital capacityFind out how two universities, in Hong Kong and the UK, are embracing generative AI and building institution-wide digital expertiseJulia Chen, Helen CocksThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Exeter
Campus webinar: The evolution and innovation of interdisciplinarityJoin three experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Australia as they discuss interdisciplinarity, how to implement it in teaching and research and why it’s important for the future Kyle Jenkins, Louise Kuchel, Rohan WalkerThe University of Queensland , The University of Southern Queensland , The University of Newcastle, Australia
Campus talks: how to prepare for university leadershipMiddlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all and end-all of leadershipShân WareingMiddlesex University
Campus talks: higher education leaders on their priorities for the new UK governmentWhat will the UK’s new Labour-led parliament mean for university funding, research impact, international student flows and free speech on campus? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on the challenges aheadVivienne Stern, Chris DayUniversities UK, Russell Group
Campus talks: cross-cultural communication in the international classroomWhether it’s teaching creative writing and media in a multilingual course or providing future doctors with clinical communication skills, two experts share tips for connecting with students and bridging language and culture dividesLucy Palmer, Katalin FogarasiUniversity of Central Asia, Semmelweis University
Campus talks: what does the UK election mean for higher education?Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding Nick Hillman, Diana BeechHigher Education Policy Institute, London Higher
Campus webinar: Recruit, develop and retain the best staff in higher educationJoin three experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, Europe and Asia as they discuss best practices for universities for identifying, hiring and developing the best peopleH. C. Man, Inês Crisóstomo , Helen AshleyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Luxembourg, The University of Manchester
Campus Talks: Bringing an outsider’s eye to primary sourcesWhat happens when a literary scholar turns her attention to local archives such as inventories and court records? English professor Alexandra Harris talks about writing history, uncovering centuries of silent lives for her new book, and the interdisciplinary power of the humanitiesAlexandra HarrisUniversity of Birmingham
Campus talks: how to lead a university from the frontDe Montfort University vice-chancellor Katie Normington talks about leadership, why change is best undertaken quickly, what ballet taught her about resilience and persistence, and how to empower others to realise their potentialKatie NormingtonDe Montfort University
Campus talks: the future of XR and immersive learningImmersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity and learning, the costs that come with these tools and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034 Monica ArésImperial College London
Campus Talks: Interview with Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of ExeterAcademic, practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research, teaching and impact in the wake of complex digital change and the prisoner’s dilemma of whole-sector transformationMark ThompsonThe University of Exeter
Campus talks: human connection and the student experienceTwo Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-person teaching or the effects of using AI for academic work Jan Slapeta, Joseph CrawfordUniversity of Sydney, University of Tasmania
Campus webinar: How to make lifelong learning a strategic priorityThree lifelong learning experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the traditional degree pathwayAliana Leong, Gary Pan, Forest TanMacau University of Science and Technology, Singapore Management University, Singapore Institute of Technology
Campus talks: what is open access?Experts demystify what open access and open research are, tips for best practice, and where the movement and research culture are headingHeather Joseph, Steven U. Vidovic Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, University of Southampton
Campus talks: an interview with Sian Beilock, president of DartmouthSian Beilock, the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution’s 250-year history, speaks about female leadership in higher education and performing under pressureSian BeilockDartmouth
Campus talks: an interview with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family professor of human rights policy at Harvard Kennedy SchoolHuman rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink talks about her work with the Harvard Votes Challenge, how young people are more savvy about misinformation than older generations and why, in this year of elections, democracy needs protection Kathryn SikkinkHarvard University
Campus talks: how to turn university students into engaged citizens – and votersPolitical scientists, in the US and the UK, discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process, how to foster safe and open political discussion and why voting is like bungee jumpingElizabeth C. Matto, Michael BruterRutgers University, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Campus talks: an interview with James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of University of the Arts LondonThe president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector, the connection between cities, commerce and creativity, and how UAL plans to pioneer online creative educationJames PurnellUniversity of the Arts London
Campus webinar: Can universities keep pace with digital transformation?Three Australian digital education experts from the Campus+ network explore the benefits and risks of AI and VR in teaching and learning, and gauge higher education’s pace of digital transformationEdward Palmer, Julie Lindsay, Karen BlackmoreAdelaide University, The University of Southern Queensland , The University of Newcastle, Australia
Campus talks: microcredentials are knocking. Will higher education answer?Tips from 10 years of Moocs at the University of Edinburgh and a call to arms to embrace technology for greater equity and financial sustainabilityMelissa Highton, Michael D. SmithThe University of Edinburgh, Carnegie Mellon 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
Campus talks: how to do public engagementWhat is best practice for universities’ public engagement? How do you enlist the public in your research? And how do you keep them interested in the long term? Two 2022 THE Awards winners share their insights – from their experiences tracking Covid and decoding DickensTanya Wood, Hugo BowlesKing’s College London, University of Buckingham
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
Campus webinar: Build a successful student recruitment strategyFour experts from Campus+ institutions discuss how student recruitment is responding to the latest trends in higher education, strategies to engage hard-to-reach students and ways to use data to drive recruitment campaignsTracey Allen, Gabriela Krupa, Julissa Duran, Adeola A. Matthew Virginia Tech, Claremont Graduate University, Montclair State University, The University of the West Indies
Campus talks: what to do when the principles of free speech are testedDaniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, urges universities to take the path of principled neutrality and civil discourse in the face of polarising eventsDaniel DiermeierVanderbilt University
Campus talks: unlocking people power through citizen scienceFind out how engaging non-academics in research can uncover and disperse new knowledge and ways of thinking that help shape solutions to seemingly intractable problemsHenrietta L. Moore , Joel Bitok, Alan IrwinUCL, Copenhagen Business School
Campus webinar: Student support and wellness strategies for a new termAcademics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss effective ways to support students’ mental health, well-being and moreHelen Rowland, György Purebl, Kevin FrieseUniversity of Southampton, Semmelweis University , University of Alberta
Campus talks: how to be a good mentor and mentee Contributors from across the globe offer their advice on how to make these critical relationships work for everyone involved Campus contributorsCampus
Campus talks: an interview with Ngiare Brown, chancellor of James Cook University Ngiare Brown is the first female and the first Indigenous chancellor of James Cook University. Here, she shares what she hopes to achieve during her tenure, including making higher education a place for Indigenous students Ngiare BrownJames Cook University
Campus talks: the AI university is comingAI expert Ashok Goel is back on the podcast to help us understand the implications of ChatGPT for higher education and what will happen nextAshok GoelGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Campus webinar: Artificial intelligence and academic integrityAcademics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss the impact that generative AI such as ChatGPT is having, and will have, on academic integrityJenny Davis, Christine Slade, Benjamin Liu , Daniel Zhengkui WangAustralian National University, The University of Queensland , The University of Auckland, Singapore Institute of Technology
Campus talks: universities aren’t too small to lead the climate crisis fightIt’s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change, but, in this episode, two experts offer ways universities – and individuals – can make a difference to their local area and the planetBryan Alexander, Sebastian PfautschGeorgetown University, Western Sydney University
Campus Talks: How to use generative AI in your teaching and researchHigher education is only beginning to understand the impact that generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will have on teaching and research. Three intrepid explorers join us in this episode to share what useful functions they’ve discovered for the technologyJennifer Rose, David Nicol, Brooke SzücsThe University of Manchester, University of Glasgow, The University of Queensland
Campus talks: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of LondonThe vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learningDavid LatchmanBirkbeck, University of London
Campus talks: how the university library is an agent of changeOften overlooked, university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions. They also play a key role in digital innovation and community outreach. Two librarians tell us more about how they see their work as agents of change Masud Khokhar, Toni CarterUniversity of Leeds, Athens State University
THE podcast: an interview with Dame Madeleine Atkins, president of Lucy Cavendish College, CambridgeDame Madeleine, a veteran leader in English higher education, shares how a widening access initiative led to the elite college admitting more than 90 per cent of students from state schools Madeleine AtkinsUniversity of Cambridge
Campus talks: when pop culture meets academiaCan superheroes teach us about physics? What can studying Kylie Minogue tell us about gender politics? Two academics talk about the intersection of popular culture and higher educationMichael Dennin, Liz GiuffreUniversity of California, Irvine, University of Technology Sydney
THE podcast: an interview with Nicholas Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of SciencesThe former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and current president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences makes the case for more humanities studies and argues that science shouldn't be leveraged in geopolitics Nicholas DirksCampus
THE podcast: how to deal with the legacy of empire in higher educationHear from a historian who sees decolonisation as a by-product of his scholarship and a mathematician who is using original sources to teach the global history of the disciplineFarish A. Noor , Brigitte StenhouseUniversity of Malaya, The Open University
Campus webinar: University admissions: a flawed process?University admissions experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, US and Canada discuss where the system is falling short, how to make it fairer for all and how AI is impacting admissionsRick Clark, Juan Espinoza, Norma Rodenburg, Dilshad SheikhGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Virginia Tech, University of Alberta, Arden University
THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colourTo mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcomeHenrika McCoy, Didar ZowghiUniversity of Texas at Austin, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Campus Talks: Academia and activism Three academics share their experiences of using their research and teaching for social justice aims Colette Cann, Eric DeMeulenaere, John McKendrickUniversity of San Francisco, Clark University, Glasgow Caledonian University
Campus webinar: The keys to a successful academic careerThree female academics in Europe, the UK and Australia give their advice on how to land a promotion, networking for introverts, how much you should be publishing – and answering the question: ‘Should I quit?’Sarah Ivory, Catherine Léglu, Kylie Message-Jones Australian National University, University of Luxembourg, The University of Edinburgh
THE podcast: career advice, LGBTQ+ in the academy and public speaking tipsHear from Ray Crossman, an out university president living with HIV in the US, about his career path, and Brian Bloch, a presentation and communication expert, on how to improve your public-speaking skills Raymond Crossman, Brian BlochAdler University, University of Münster
THE podcast: what makes a good higher education leader?A leadership expert and university president discuss how the requirements of the job have changed and what type of leader the current moment calls forJon McNaughtan, Joy Johnson Simon Fraser University
THE podcast: an interview with Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&MThe first African American president of Brown University, Simmons speaks about her pioneering work to research Brown’s historical links to slavery, the future of affirmative action, and how to get more people that look like her into university leadershipCampus teamCampus
THE podcast: breaking down barriers with research and student-led campaignsWinners of the Times Higher Education 2021 Awards discuss how their research and student-led campaigns navigate difficult and taboo topicsAnna Walas, Lindsay MorganEdinburgh Napier University, University of Nottingham
THE podcast: is AI in higher education worth the hype?We may be a long way from understanding exactly how higher education can harness AI and machine learning’s great potential safely, but this episode's guests say that continuing to test and explore it is the only way to make progressAshok Goel, John F. WuGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, Space Telescope Science Institute, Johns Hopkins University
THE podcast: teaching 101 tips from your peersIn this episode of the THE Campus podcast, we feature short tips from university educators around the world, forming a mini teaching community offering advice from how to personalise learning to what types of pedagogy you should know aboutCampus contributorsCampus
Campus Talks: How can universities tackle misinformation? Just providing a degree isn’t enough. Through their research, community engagement and teaching, universities can do much more to tackle misinformation.Phil Napoli, Simge AndiDuke University, The University of Exeter
THE podcast: what makes research and teaching interesting?Find out what universal tricks and traits can make things more interesting whether introducing a new concept in class or drafting a research paper for fellow academicsKurt Gray, Manuel Goyanes, Emily Corwin-RennerUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), University of Tübingen
Campus webinar: Decolonising the curriculumA panel of academics from Campus+ institutions in the UK and Australia discuss the what, why and how of decolonising the curriculumCampus teamCampus
THE podcast: what Freeman Hrabowski wants you to know about inclusivityThe outgoing UMBC president and civil rights activist speaks about the difficult conversations around inclusivity and how it is work that benefits all of humanityFreeman HrabowskiUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County
Campus Talks: Pointers on writing and publishing for academicsAcademics, authors, publishers and postdocs share their advice on how to improve your academic writing and chances of getting published Campus contributorsCampus
Campus webinar: What’s the future of higher education assessment?A panel of teaching and learning experts from Campus+ institutions around the world discuss how can institutions create evaluations that are fair, robust and credibleCampus teamCampus
THE podcast: how to build mutually beneficial community partnershipsThree vice-presidents of public affairs and community engagement at universities in London, Melbourne and Chicago speak to the value of two-way partnershipsDeborah Bull, Derek Douglas, Julie WellsKing’s College London, The University of Chicago, University of Melbourne
Campus Talks: How to use social media to promote your workTwo scholars who have embraced social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch and podcasts to communicate their research explain how they got started and what worksSimon Clark, Christina ZdenekIndependent academic, The University of Queensland
THE podcast: lessons from leading HE through two years of pandemic upheavalTwo higher education leaders reflect on what they have learnt in the two years since the pandemic struckPeter Mathieson, Anant AgarwalThe University of Edinburgh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
THE podcast: ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ and their water-cooler chats about teachingWe speak to the academics behind the podcast ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ about why informal corridor conversations can be the best way for teachers to share classroom tips, advice and success stories Sebastian Kaempf, Alastair StarkThe University of Queensland
Campus talks: what does it mean to decolonise a library? Find out what is involved in decolonising a library from the editors of a book drawing together global perspectives on the subjectJess Crilly, Regina EverittUniversity of East London
Campus talks: behind two of our most-read resources on diversity statements and student well-beingWe speak to the authors behind two of the most popular resources of 2021, focused on drafting diversity statements and teaching practices that support student well-being, to find out what shaped their advicePardis Mahdavi, Scott Brooks, Elena RivaArizona State University, The University of Warwick
What is the long-term impact of online learning?Online learning looks set to remain central to the delivery of higher education long after the pandemic. In this webinar Maryanne Dever and Diana Laurillard discuss what the long-term impact of this might be, on teaching, student support, well-being and the sector as a wholeMaryanne Dever, Diana LaurillardAustralian National University, UCL
What came next: THE Awards winners 2020 podcast specialHear from some of the winners of last year’s THE awards about the projects and initiatives which saw them recognised as the best in UK higher education and how these have developed since 2020Sara CusterTimes Higher Education, The University of Manchester
Behavioural change for sustainable development Four European academics explore how universities can encourage positive behaviour change among students in line with the Sustainable Development Goals Thijs Bosker, Khatereh Ghasemzadeh, Marc Le Menestrel, Jakob StoustrupLeiden University, University of Bologna, INSEAD , Aalborg University
Capturing students’ attention in the classroom: does listening equal learning? Four teaching academics discuss effective approaches to keeping students focused and engaged inside and outside the classroomFlower Darby, Steven Mintz, Kara Monroe, Constanza PacherNorthern Arizona University, University of Texas at Austin, Ivy Tech Community College, MacEwan University
Campus talks: the big ideas behind microcredentialsTwo experts in flexible learning programmes discuss the evolution and adoption of alternative teaching models and credentials in higher education Tim Blackman, Kemi JonaThe Open University, Northeastern University
Cultivating creativity in higher education Academics from the UK and the US discuss the role of creativity in higher education, its many forms and how to foster it through teaching and research Bashir Makhoul, Giovanni Moneta, Linda Watts, Yong ZhaoUniversity for the Creative Arts, London Metropolitan University, University of Washington, Bothell, University of Kansas, University of Melbourne
THE podcast: bridging higher education’s new digital divide Lauren Herckis from Carnegie Mellon University discusses her research into the new digital divide in ed-tech knowledge and pedagogical training among faculty and how universities can work to fill itLauren HerckisCarnegie Mellon University
Place-based learning in digital universitiesA discussion of how the exploration and understanding of a place can be the backbone of higher education teaching and learning, whether delivered online or in-personElizabeth Langran, Reneta Lansiquot , Robbie Nicol, Abbey S WillisMarymount University, New York City College of Technology, The University of Edinburgh, Siena College
THE podcast: what’s needed to successfully scale higher education?How can universities meet the growing global demand for higher education, increasing access to a wider pool of students while maintaining the quality of their teaching and learning?Ian Jacobs, Jude SheeranUNSW Sydney
Silver linings: lessons from the Covid-19 crisis Three leaders in global higher education explore what the pandemic has taught us about higher education and how universities can carry those lessons forward as they look to rebuildJohn Fritz, Tawana Kupe, Jan PalmowskiUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Pretoria, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Flexi-learning on a shoestringFour Australian academics discuss how universities can deliver quality flexible teaching and learning on already stretched budgets Jane Frost, Garth Maker, Michael Sankey , Amanda WhiteUniversity of Canberra, Murdoch University, Charles Darwin University, University of Technology Sydney
THE podcast: what is the civic role of universities post-pandemic? What does it mean to be a civic university in 2021 and how should institutions improve their public outreach and engagement to increase their value to wider society? Jeremy Read, Carenza LewisUniversity of Winnipeg, University of Lincoln
Campus webinar: Innovative teachingAs we emerge from the pandemic, what innovations in online teaching have come about in the last year? Four experts in digital and teaching innovation from the UK and US discuss effective ways of teaching that harness new technological toolsSarah Dyer, Dale Johnson, Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Ian TurnerThe University of Exeter, Arizona State University, The Open University, University of Derby
Making practice publishable: a journal article-cum-podcastHelen Wolfenden from Macquarie University presents a podcast offering advice on publishing or communicating research in new formats beyond the scope of traditional academic journalsHelen WolfendenMacquarie University
Campus talks: making teaching more inclusive and equitableHow can academics ensure their teaching strategies meet the needs of diverse students and create inclusive, equitable classroomsJason Arday, Tazin Daniels, Chiara Horlin, Amanda IrvinDurham University , University of Michigan, University of Glasgow, Columbia University
What is the secret to quality control in online teaching?Four higher education professionals discuss what universities and faculty can, or should, do to ensure a top quality digital teaching across their institutionsHelen Carmichael, Joshua Fleming, David Lefevre, Gunter SaundersUniversity of Southampton, Office for Students, Imperial College London, University of Westminster
Harnessing technology to support graduate employabilityAcademics and graduate recruitment experts discuss how digital education can best be used to support students in gaining the skills they will need in the future workplaceAndy Coxall, Stephen Isherwood, Chris Moule, Paul Marshall, Riddi ViswanathanCommon Purpose Student Experiences, The Institute of Student Employers, Robert Gordon University, University of East London , Generation Purple
Five big questions about the future of digital education Four leading academics tackle five questions about online education covering assessment, content creation, data protection, digital natives and the future of universities Ellie Dommett, Rob Freathy, Allison Littlejohn, Tim O'SheaKing’s College London, The University of Exeter, UCL, Kortext
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher educationHow should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?Omolabake Fakunle , Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanThe University of Edinburgh, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
How to embed the SDGs into your online teaching and learningAcademics and experts in sustainability look at how universities can harness online teaching to advance the aims of the 17 Sustainable Development GoalsFernando Reimers, Natalie Kopytko, Tara IvanochkoHarvard University, University of Leeds, University of British Columbia
THE podcast: student employability post-pandemicHow can universities prepare students for a post-Covid workplace? Anton Muscatelli, Nancy GleasonUniversity of Glasgow, New York University Abu Dhabi
THE Live US 2021: Overcoming leadership challenges in digital teachingProvosts at four US institutions discuss their leadership styles, the future of online teaching and how to balance the often competing agendas of governments, students and internal stakeholdersEmily A. Carter, Steven W. McLaughlin, Jeffrey Holm, Sunil KumarUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities, University of North Dakota, Johns Hopkins University
THE podcast: making the case for better faculty trainingHow should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve?Brian Schmidt, Alexandra MihaiAustralian National University, UCL
Understanding attrition: what can be done to reduce student dropouts post pandemic?How has the pandemic affected student dropout rates? And what can universities can do to boost student retention now and in the future? We discuss student attrition with a panel of experts from the UK and AustraliaSally Kift, Jacqueline Stevenson, David WoolleyThe Australian Learning and Teaching Fellows, University of Leeds, Nottingham Trent University
THE podcast: building resilience and well-being among university staff and studentsHow university leaders and faculty can manage workloads and protect the well-being of staff and students to ensure online teaching is sustainable Thuy Thi Nguyen, June GruberFoothill College, The University of Colorado Boulder
Digital first: how to thrive in HE’s online futureFour leading academics from around the world discuss how universities can harness technology to enhance their teaching and learning, at the virtual launch of THE CampusKylie Readman, Erle Lim, Moira Fischbacher-Smith, Gary GrantMurdoch University, National University of Singapore, University of Glasgow, Griffith University
THE Student success forum: taking student life onlineStudent affairs leaders from four US universities share insight on how they enhanced the student experience after Covid-19 forced virtually all their campus activities to move online Martino Harmon, Erin Hoffman Harding, Nancy Young, Beth McCuskeyUniversity of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Purdue University
ASU president Michael Crow on the future of online learning in higher educationMichael Crow, president of Arizona State University, speaks to THE editor John Gill about the future of higher education in a digital worldMichael CrowArizona State University
On the leading edge? Transitioning to digital campuses during a global crisis Four university and college leaders share insight on transitioning to digital services during the Covid-19 pandemic and discuss what they have learnedDouglas Becker, Freeman Hrabowski, Susan McCahan, Thuy Thi NguyenCintana Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Toronto, Foothill College
THE Digital Transformation Forum: Reimagining higher education teaching and learning Four academics offer practical advice on different aspects of online teaching and learning based on lessons from the rapid pivot to remote courses triggered by Covid-19 Alexandra Mihai, Angus Cheung, Maha Bali, Tom WighamUCL, The University of Edinburgh, American University in Cairo, University of Groningen
Welcoming students to your online environment Three online teaching experts share advice on creating a welcoming virtual learning environment for students then answer questions about transitioning to remote courses during this ACUE webinar Flower Darby, Kevin Gannon, Michael WeschNorthern Arizona University, Grand View University, Kansas State University, ACUE
Managing your online presenceThree remote teaching experts share advice on building an authentic and engaging instructor presence online to support effective communication with students during this ACUE webinarFlower Darby, Kevin Gannon, April MondyNorthern Arizona University, Grand View University, Delta State University
Organising your online courseThree digital teaching experts share advice on how to organise an online course effectively and answer questions about some key challenges during this ACUE webinarAlyson Snowe, Michael Wesch, April MondyCommunity College of Rhode Island, Kansas State University, Delta State University
Planning and facilitating quality discussions Three online teaching experts share advice on how to foster quality discussions among students online to aid learning during this ACUE webinarFlower Darby, Viji Sathy, Ludwika GoodsonNorthern Arizona University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , LG Education Consulting
Recording effective microlecturesTwo online teaching experts share advice on producing and using effective microlecture videos to keep students interested and engaged with online courses in this ACUE webinarMichael Wesch, Viji SathyKansas State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Engaging students in readings and microlecturesThree online teaching experts share advice for motivating students to read and engage with microlectures online, then answer questions on key challenges during this ACUE webinarLudwika Goodson, Catherine Haras, Flower DarbyLG Education Consulting , Cal State LA, Northern Arizona University
Expert Q&A: Equity-first instruction Otito Frances Iwuchukwu, assistant professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, answers questions on how to take an equity-first approach to online teaching Otito Frances IwuchukwuFairleigh Dickinson University
Expert Q&A: Course design with strong pedagogy Sophia Strickfaden, eLearning technologist for Colorado Colleges Online, talks through how to design online courses with strong pedagogy Sophia StrickfadenColorado Community Colleges
Affecting connecting: High instructor presence through videos Liza Hita shares important lessons on using videos as a way of boosting instructor presence when teaching onlineLiza HitaArizona State University
Transform engagement: Interaction and online course design Advice on designing online courses with lots of interactive elements to boost engagement from Michele Hampton, professor at Cuyahoga Community College Michele HamptonCuyahoga Community College
Ask the experts: What faculty need to know when designing online coursesFind out what faculty need to know when moving their courses online in this Q&A with Kayla Jutzi, instructional designer at Tulane University Kayla JutziTulane University
Expert Q&A: Ensuring quality online – every learner, everywherePenny Ralston-Berg, senior instructional designer at Penn State World Campus, discusses how to ensure quality in digital teaching and learning Penny Ralston-BergPenn State University
Anti-racist practice for digital and online learning Jessica Rowland Williams, director of Every Learner Everywhere, looks at how institutions can harness technology to address systemic inequities through digital learning Jessica Rowland WilliamsEvery Learner Everywhere
Expert Q&A: Active learning – engage learners across modalities Peter van Leusen, director of adaptive and personalised learning at Arizona State University answers questions on how to engage students when teaching across different modalities Peter van LeusenArizona State University
Expert Q&A: Designing online classes Brandon Karcher, instructional technology manager at Bucknell University, and Douglas Wilson, instructional designer at Dallas College, answer fellow academics’ questions about how best to design online classes Brandon Karcher, Douglas WilsonBucknell University, Dallas College
Expert Q&A: Engaging students online – every learner, everywhere Patricia O’Sullivan, project coordinator of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi, offers insight on engaging students in the online environment Patricia O’Sullivan University of Mississippi
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in digital learning Learn about how and why to apply evidence-based practices to digital learning in this Q&A with Nina Araujo, instructional designer at Northeastern University Nina AraujoNorthwestern University
Designing with quality and engagement at the forefront Online learning expert Angela Gunder offers advice on how to design digital courses with a focus on quality and engagement Angela GunderOnline Learning Consortium
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning Find out about using evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q&A with Ryan Luke, programme director for adaptive learning at the University of Louisville Ryan LukeUniversity of Louisville
Using an adaptive active model to promote student success Susan Holecheck explains why flipping the traditional classroom teaching model with an adaptive active learning approach has proven so effective at Arizona State UniversitySusan HolecheckArizona State University
Efficient and effective assessment of written work remotely Hear about some tried and tested methods for effective assessment of written work when teaching online from Sara Clarke and Katy Dumelle of Oregon State University Sara Clarke, Katy DumelleOregon State University
Curiosity: activating internal student motivation when teaching online Appealing to students’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn. Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies Jose Vazquez University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Instructor presence: How to engage students through building an authentic ‘voice’ Lessons in how to use an authentic instructor voice to keep students engaged when teaching remotely, from Shannon McCarty of National University Shannon McCarty National University
Three questions to ask before using a new digital resource What should educators consider before adopting a new digital resource to support their online teaching? Michael Windelspecht outlines three key questions to ask Michael Windelspecht Inspire Edventures
Instructional videos: Creating multimedia that works for learning Best practice in creating instructional videos that efficiently impart knowledge to students learning remotely, from Judy Brooks Judy BrooksCarnegie Mellon University
How to create an engaging online experience using Microsoft Teams Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to offer students an engaging online learning experience with David Kellerman, senior lecturer at UNSW David KellermanUNSW Sydney