Does student attention have a half-life?Can a theatrical approach to teaching a dry subject free up brain space? Chris Jones uses cognitive load theory to manage when students’ attention driftsChris JonesRegent’s University London
When the university lesson becomes a ritualBy turning your classes into ‘interaction rituals’, you could re-energise even the most apathetic of students – and yourself – and spark excitement for learning. Allan McCoy explains howAllan McCoyUniversity of Nottingham
How to make your academic work visible to AIIf you want the robots and LLMs to find your scholarly publications, you need to make your outputs legible, connected and repeatedly encounteredDarshan VigneswaranUniversity of Amsterdam
Supporting female academics in Sub-Saharan Africa to publish and leadFive lessons from a Ghana-focused project that addressed the gendered conditions of academic work to give women the tools needed to participate fully and progressAlicia Bowman, Juliet Thondhlana, Liticia Effah-Manu, Felicia Nkrumah-KuagbedziUniversity of Nottingham, Ho Technical University, Association of African Universities
Beyond checkbox training: how to build university faculty’s digital fluencyHow can institutions align digital training with the realities of academic work, professional identity and institutional culture? Here, five academics suggest design principles for effective skills developmentMultiple authorsUniversity of Chester, Kate Lindsay Consulting Ltd, University of Plymouth, University of Greenwich , Buckinghamshire New University
What future-proofing a course really meansInstead of attempting to predict the future, future-proofing online courses is about making them easier to update, more inclusive and more useful to students, even as context changesGennadii MiroshnikovKing’s College London
Why diversity literacy is a research skillAs funders demand more inclusive and internationally collaborative projects, researchers and research managers need the skills to turn good intentions into meaningful practice, says Jakob Feldtfos Christensen Jakob Feldtfos Christensen Independent academic
What established academics can learn from technical staffUniversity research runs on the expertise of technicians, research software engineers, data stewards and core‑facility specialists. Treat them as strategic partners and your group’s quality, speed and compliance will improveIan D. WilliamsUniversity of Southampton
Making space for Black voices in higher educationWhile higher education has talked a lot about EDI, are Black academics noticing the difference in their day-to-day lives? A conference gave them a space to reflectYaz OshoUniversity of Westminster
Why I use a dating analogy to teach complex pharmacology Pharmacodynamics is one of the more difficult topics when educating students about the complexities of prescribing medicines. But parallels with sexual attraction and rivalry offer a low-tech way to ease learning apprehensionLouise GrisedaleThe University of East Anglia
Campus Talks: How co-creation and interdisciplinarity enrich university outreachAn expert in science engagement explains why a people-centred approach, curiosity and creativity are key to sharing knowledge with schools and the community in innovative and inspiring waysLorraine Coghill, Eliza ComptonDurham University
Why subject-aligned career talks matter – and how to deliver themDiscipline-focused careers talks bring the labour market and recruitment practices into the classroom in a way that is based on speakers’ personal stories and experiencesEmilie Rutledge, Merim BaitimbetovaThe Open University
How to embed outreach into final-year research projectsHow to take a proactive approach to ethics approval and use existing university mechanisms to transform outreach into assessed, curriculum-aligned workNephtali Marina-GonzalezUCL
What skills will help students thrive in the job market of the 2030s?Students will need a skills-focused mindset as GenAI absorbs entry-level jobs. Here, Raphael Dennett and Lisa Harris share lessons from developing a module that prepares undergraduates for a radically different start to their professional livesRaphael Dennett, Lisa HarrisThe University of Exeter
How universities can learn to live with AIUniversity policy and students’ practical use of AI are running in different directions. Higher education needs a collaborative approach, focused on human capability, write Doug Specht and Gunter SaundersDoug Specht, Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
A peer-led approach to helping university students with information overloadComplex administration tasks and fragmented communication channels can cause students unnecessary stress and prevent them from accessing support. A centralised approach that offers peer guidance can be an answerVéronique HédouUniversité de Technologie de Compiègne
Use short-form videos to build community in large coursesTikTok-style videos can give a face to a department and encourage students to take an active role in academic life. Learn how to work with students to create themRamin NassehiUCL
Turning final-year research projects into community collaborationsHow to embed collaboration with external partners into core research assessment to ease pressure on labs while building core employability skillsNephtali Marina-Gonzalez, Molly McCabeUCL
Universities are ‘wintering’: we need psychological safety more than everThe UK sector is enduring course cuts, redundancies and restructures. Here, Meredith Wilkinson suggests practices that leadership can put in place to support staff and students through uncertaintyMeredith WilkinsonDe Montfort University
A philosophical approach can help media students understand complex terms Students need to do more than memorise definitions of complex terms. Learn how a classroom activity based on analytic philosophy makes abstract concepts more tangibleTuğba GülalIstanbul Aydin University
Help students become language mediators to bridge knowledge gaps How mediation, translanguaging and a class contract can develop understanding, prevent clashes and promote appreciation for diversity in multilingual classroomsMazal OaknÃnUCL
Five ways academics can protect their annual leaveOrganisation and communication will ease the way for university staff to book guilt-free time off and prevent burnoutEmily NordmannUniversity of Glasgow
How to get primary school pupils interested in STEM Academics often lack the skills to engage with very young audiences, which can make STEM feel abstract. Charlotte Maughan Jones shares tips on using the right language and understanding what’s important to schoolsCharlotte Maughan JonesUCL
The civic university: move beyond symbolism to real responsibilityIs higher education’s civic engagement becoming performative? Here’s how to embed it in teaching, research and governanceSobia Razzaq University of Westminster
Rethinking how researchers can deliver preventive healthcare outreachFor community outreach to be effective, researchers need to listen to the target group, build trust and connect the health information they share to participants’ daily livesNadera AssimUniversity of Southampton
Make university study tangible with VRVirtual reality can help bring complex disciplines to life, widen access and build stronger partnerships with schools. Learn howStephen Hilton, Blanka HiltonUCL, University of Kent
Can a student idea become a real healthcare innovation?Student innovation programmes produce promising ideas, but many stall during development. Here, PhD student Marianna Matányi draws on her experience of developing a smart medication dispenser to share advice for turning a student idea into a start-upMarianna MatányiSemmelweis University
Use XR to make invisible networks visible to studentsComputer science students often need to understand technical concepts hidden within layers of software. Here’s how extended reality could offer a solutionPablo Salva Garcia, Ahren HartUniversity of the West of Scotland
New to schools outreach? Here’s how to get startedTips for delivering outreach experiences that build on existing knowledge and help young people make informed decisions about their future – whether they include higher education or notCarl HarringtonThe University of East Anglia
From ballet to dance medicine: how universities can build healthier training culturesHow can we help dance students achieve technical excellence without compromising their health? A former ballerina turned dance medicine specialist discusses how universities can build healthier, more sustainable dance training culturesNoémi VerbőcziSemmelweis University
Storytelling and theatre techniques to take research to general audiencesResearchers often believe that science communication requires them to abandon depth. Storytelling, however, can provide a structure through which complex ideas become more accessible without losing academic rigourMichelle SmithTheatre for Life, University of Southampton
AI shaming is not AI literacyCriticism of GenAI is necessary but ridiculing those who use it can damage trust, prevent disclosure and impact learning. Educators need better questions, better boundaries and better language. Sara Saravi offers suggestionsSara SaraviLoughborough University
How language surveys can shape a multilingual universityA biennial language survey changed how one university thought about linguistic diversity – and helped give students a voice. Here’s howKatherine MansfieldUniversity of Westminster
I was an expert in my field. Then I became a beginner againBringing professional experience to postgraduate research can be an advantage, but it means approaching supervision in a different way. Find out how both sides of the partnership need to adjustArtem Polulyakhov , Natalia TsybuliakBerdyansk State Pedagogical University
What are students really paying attention to?If we want to engage students, we must reuse and regenerate their attention rather than take, make and waste it, writes Christine Rivers, who shares advice on how to do thisChristine RiversUniversity of Surrey
The Democracy Lab: how 20 minutes of debate can revive the lectureBy introducing short debate about a current issue or trend tied to that day’s lecture, Theo Koutmeridis discovered a simple way to boost student interest and engagement for the whole two-hour classTheodore KoutmeridisUniversity of Glasgow
Is quarantining in medical training fit for purpose?Quarantining can make medical exams fairer, but evolving needs and limited resources raise questions about viability. Rebekah Hill and Sarah Amadasun draw from student feedback to offer solutionsRebekah Hill, Sarah AmadasunThe University of East Anglia
Campus Talks: How can universities nudge students and staff towards greener choices?A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habitsEsther Papies, Miranda PrynneRadboud University
How GenAI can amplify co-creation in higher educationHow to make AI-supported co-creation work while ensuring empathy remains at the heart of the processBo Kelestyn, Jess Humphreys, Dmytro ChumachenkoThe University of Warwick, Kharkiv Aviation Institute
Help South Asian disabled students navigate higher educationDisabled international students need cultural awareness alongside support. Here’s how to provide itNirma Jayawardena, Isuru Koswatte, Christian HarrisonUniversity of the West of Scotland, University of Bradford, University of Bolton
Impactful lessons begin and end with clarityCommon in primary and secondary teaching, starter and plenary activities can get students interested and build knowledge. Paul Demetriou explains how to use them in university teachingPaul DemetriouNew City College
In programming education, AI does not remove the need for expertiseAs GenAI reshapes the way students and professionals work with code, it changes the competencies educators should assess. Here’s what they could look likeFatema ZaghloulThe University of Bristol
How to divorce your academic disciplineWhen you fall out of love with your scholarly subject, leaving the silo can mean a painful separation. But with a break-up can also come a chance to rekindle academic passion. Here’s how to get out and move on Darshan VigneswaranUniversity of Amsterdam
Move beyond one-size-fits-all education for international studentsBuild a more inclusive and linguistically sensitive learning environment for global students with these tipsAnthony ManningArden University
Simple ways to support students with ADHDWhat you should know about how students with ADHD learn and how to take a strengths-based approach Karen CostaLesley University
Why universities need shared conversations about ‘good’ teachingGood teaching cannot be owned or defined by any one person or group, writes David Mather. He calls for more open discussion and exploration of what constitutes quality teachingDavid MatherThe University of Portsmouth
How experiential learning can build sustainability skills and spark changeExperiential learning projects that push students outside their disciplinary comfort zones can prompt real-world change. Learn why co-creation, interdisciplinarity and real-world relevance are keyLory Barile, Bo Kelestyn, Bret WillersThe University of Warwick
Tips to integrate sustainability into day-to-day university lab practiceSustainability doesn’t have to be a big project. Instead, make it a part of what science departments do daily, writes Deirdre BlackDeirdre BlackRoyal Society of Chemistry
A million more teachers: building human-centric skills in small-group teachingSmall-group discussions and one-to-ones can expand students’ capacity to act, think and communicate, writes Alastair Bonnett. Here, he offers a model for shifting university teaching from macro to microAlastair Bonnett Newcastle University
A surprising ally in the fight to make chemistry greener – AIWhile making chemistry more sustainable is paramount, tiny changes to lab materials and conditions can have significant effects. Can AI’s data-crunching abilities help? Jonathan Hirst, Joe HeeleyUniversity of Nottingham
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