Successful outreach requires an agile approachGuidance on reviewing and refreshing an outreach offering to better support underrepresented groups into higher educationLaura BatesNottingham Trent University
Five ways to start leading research culture changeIf you’re concerned that research culture is valuing output over well-being, or prioritising prestige over passion, these tips could help you move towards more supportive and collaborative labs and departmentsAnnette Bramley, Candy RoweN8 Research Partnership, Newcastle University
If AI were a DJ…This class exercise uses metaphor to help non-technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex, opaque technology isn’tPablo SanguinettiIE University
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
Graduate apprenticeships need link tutors – but who’s looking after them?Academic link tutors are a crucial cog in the mechanism of graduate apprenticeships, yet they perform this role with little support. Here’s how to invest in them insteadElaine Jackson, Gary GillonUniversity of the West of Scotland
Are module leaders missing out on professional development?Let’s support module leaders with effective and engaging training opportunities. Here are five ways to do itGustavo Espinoza Ramos , Louis SpringUniversity of Westminster
Key challenges for patient and public involvement leadsThe research team member who leads on PPI must act in the interests of healthcare patients and the public as well as support the needs of the research project. Here is advice for how to succeed in this emerging roleGary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
Create an environment where good mental health can thriveHow can surroundings affect the mental health of students and staff? Follow these tips to make sure the university environment supports mental well-beingAltyngul Borantay Nazarbayev University
Not all students want to fit in, but every student wants to matterMaking students feel they matter can dramatically improve lecture attendance. Here are ways to do it Celine Caquineau The University of Edinburgh
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
Creating a culture of belonging with inclusive pedagogyBuilding cultural humility and meaningful relationships with students are two of several strategies to foster belonging in students from minoritised backgroundsYusra Siddiqui , Musarrat Maisha RezaThe University of Exeter
Is collaboration the key to digital accessibility?Digital accessibility is ethically important, and a legal requirement, but it’s also a lot of work. Here’s how universities can collaborate and pool their expertise to make higher education accessible for allSal Jarvis, George Rhodes University of Westminster
Two ways to teach undergraduate students research skills How to ensure students are treated as partners in research collaborations and help them develop the skills they need for further study and beyondLouise Hewitt University of Greenwich
How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI modelsGenerative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate, relevant responses? Here are three approaches for educators to tryNazim Ali, Sarah Aynsley, Linda BeckerKeele University, Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Shape the next generation of project managers with co-creationA cross-disciplinary, student-led project to design a simulation tool helped students find a safe environment in which to practise their workplace skills. Here’s how it workedRalitsa Arnaudova , Pablo SalvaUniversity of the West of Scotland
The impact of business relationship managers in higher educationThe role that bridges the gap between digital transformation and the wider university is often misunderstood. Here, Bhupinder Siran explains what a business relationship manager does, and the position’s challenges and rewardsBhupinder SiranUniversity of Southampton
How to scale up well-being and support servicesWith demand for student support services skyrocketing since the pandemic, how can universities address this need? Discover five ways to scale upKate WighamLoughborough University
Nurturing supervisor-supervisee relationships How to foster productive supervisor-supervisee relationships and address challenges when they ariseAspasia Eleni Paltoglou , Stephanie DunnManchester Metropolitan University
How to use a ‘manual of me’This team-building activity costs nothing and will help you and your staff understand each other better. Here’s a guide to using this simple tool Alexandra HeadUniversity of Southampton
AI over-personalisation can hinder learningIn the rush towards ever-greater personalisation, we must not lose sight of what makes learning meaningful, writes Kathy Charles. Here, she shares her insights on fostering ‘productive struggle’ to deepen learningKathy CharlesNottingham Trent University
Eight ways to use AI in active learning – and four challenges it bringsUse AI in active learning by deploying these eight strategies to integrate tools in your teaching. Plus, how to address four challenges when doing soTab Betts, Shelini Surendran, Martin HawesUniversity of Surrey, University of Sussex
Is a ‘co-opetition’ model the way to safeguard higher education for future generations?Shared support functions don’t mean the end of competition among institutions, writes Mark Thompson. Instead, collective thinking could focus effort on universities’ strengths and potentially rescue the sector from ‘an unsustainable race to the bottom’Mark ThompsonThe University of Exeter
Bridging the gap between academia and local communitiesInstitutions that integrate public engagement into their core mission will contribute to stronger, more connected communities. Here are lessons from running an on-campus science bazaarEllie-May BeamanOxford Brookes University
How we partner with landowners to sequester carbon emissionsUniversities are turning to external partnerships in a bid to adopt more sustainable practices. Here are tips on how to identify and build relationships and overcome the challenges these collaborations can presentDavid BruceThe University of Edinburgh
Seven steps to dual publicationThe dual publication model for research involves creating two versions of a research paper: one for fellow academics, and one for practitioners. Juggle the two with these seven stepsŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
How to make the most of AI in careers advice – and avoid the griftsCareers services are perfectly placed to use artificial intelligence to help students transition into the workplace, both by developing expertise themselves and by training students to use AI tools in their recruitment journeysSéan Richardson, Keiran WhitwellLondon South Bank University
How will AI reshape academic employment? The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your careerPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
When essay feedback does more harm than goodTired of asking for more scope, depth and flow with no improvement in students’ writing? Maybe the problem is not the students but your feedbackAlice StinetorfUniversity of Southampton
Go live on social media to engage with prospective students Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable content to structuring sessions and encouraging interactionAlex FentonUniversity of Chester
Six reasons why open institutional publishing mattersA new wave of institutional publishers is changing the way we think about academic publishing. Here’s why they’re worth watching Philippa Grand, Suzanne TathamThe London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Southampton
How to make extra money in academiaHow to find and make the most of dissertation supervision, extra marking and public speaking opportunities to supplement your incomeRushana Khusainova, Edoardo Tozzi The University of Bristol
How a career framework for knowledge exchange can foster a culture of professional growthA career framework can provide pathways for personal and professional development. Here, Jane Shepard explains how one arts-based institution identified the skills required by professional services staff who help facilitate knowledge exchangeJane ShepardUniversity of the Arts London
Diversity isn’t a one-off task, it’s a learning journeyWith diversity practices under threat, where can universities go from here? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O. Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learningIbiyemi Omeihe , Kingsley OmeiheUniversity of the West of Scotland
‘We shouldn’t sleepwalk into a “tech knows best” approach to university teaching’As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students, these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in academic workRebecca Mace, Viktoria Magne, Sarah Hooper, Sharon VinceUniversity of Worcester, University of West London
The perils of unheard policyEffective communication is a core component of successful policymaking. Whether you’re a policy professional or working in communications, how you convey your message can determine whether your ideas thrive or fade Alistair SackleyUniversity of Southampton
Equip students with interdisciplinary skills for the future with the Inner Development GoalsTo navigate today’s complex challenges, students need more than just knowledge – they need transformative skills. Here’s how to embed the Inner Development Goals into your teachingDebby Gerritsen, Rosanne van Wieringen , Belle Jansen, Jasper ter Schegget, Linda de Greef, Katusha Sol University of Amsterdam
What matters to students’ sense of belonging? Using an intersectional and decolonial lens and fostering the formation of a discipline-specific identity are some of the ways to make belonging the cornerstone, rather than merely an outcome, of higher education EDI initiativesSalma Al ArefiUniversity of Leeds
Want to teach during your PhD? Here’s what you should knowHow to prepare for your first teaching experience, manage your time and keep students engaged in classMarios Kremantzis, Rushana KhusainovaThe University of Bristol
The university support services that help demonstrate research impactLibrary and knowledge transfer services are just two of the institutional resources available to help academics show the impact of their research. Find out which tools to use and when Tugce AtaciUniversité Paris-Est Créteil
Get students on board with AI for marking and feedbackAI can potentially augment feedback and marking, but we need to trial it first. Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trustIsabel Fischer The University of Warwick
Working in partnership with PhD students to enhance postgraduate research cultureWith guidance on the REF 2029 assessment of People, Culture and Environment just published, how might UK universities’ approach to partnership with postgraduate research students demonstrate their engagement with the factors said to enable positive research culture? Maisha Islam , Fabien Littel, Nandini DasUniversity of Southampton
Unlocking minority students’ potential with an asset model approachHow can we tackle the gaps in attainment and outcomes between racialised ethnic minority and white students? This resource shares best practice based on running positive interventions for black and South Asian studentsHemisha Harji, Gemma FrancisLoughborough University
The wintering of universitiesThe fallow moments of retreat are necessary to bring about spring. For universities, we must use this winter to think about what it is we do, writes Katie NormingtonKatie NormingtonDe Montfort University
How to balance tension in interdisciplinary teaching and learningAn interdisciplinary approach to programme development comes with inherent tensions, which need to be balanced and worked through. Here are our tips Adam MatthewsUniversity of Birmingham
Give students the skills to communicate across disciplinesIn sustainability education, inter- and transdisciplinary teaching alone is not enough – students need to develop the skills to learn in a cross-disciplinary way. Co-creation could be the answer.Julia MyattUniversity of Birmingham
How civic arts programmes can make students feel welcome Empowering students to co-create music events with peers can foster a sense of belonging in their university and city. Here’s how a student-community collective breathed new life into a 50-year-old venueJessica Santer, Carley DivishUniversity of Southampton
Four questions to ask when bringing students from different disciplines togetherWith interdisciplinary teaching, we need to look at ‘how’ as well as ‘what’. Focus on these four elements of course design to create a space where integration and interdisciplinarity can flourishJessica OudenampsenUtrecht University
Improving assessments through industry collaborationHow to build and maintain industry relationships and coordinate effective project-based assessments for MBA studentsManinder Singh Manipal Academy of Higher Education
International research needs international research professionalsWhen researchers in poorer countries are expected to deliver programmes to the exacting standards of funders in the Global North, it makes international collaboration more difficult. Here, Mary Ryan calls for skills development initiatives to align global aspiration and realityMary RyanUniversity of Glasgow
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
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