Universities cannot assume students know how to engage in self-directed study and campus life. Clear direction and signposting can help arrivals flourish inside and outside the classroom, colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University write
Students on large online courses can sometimes feel like a face among the crowd. Keep them engaged with interactive activities such as digital escape rooms or business simulators
University staff can benefit from outreach as much as its participants. Oliver Rossetti explores three principles that can drive positive change within institutions, as well as beyond
Higher education leaders often praise interdisciplinary collaboration, but their systems make it difficult to achieve. For innovation to flourish, universities must teach students and faculty to work across disciplines – and differences
Thinking of turning your research into a book for general readers? Two consultants who guide academics through the publishing process share what to weigh before you begin
From celebrating your university library to demonstrating your own source selection process, learn strategies to help students confront increasing misinformation and disinformation online
Without intention, an assessment based on podcasting can end up confusing students. Here’s why intention is key
Any task whose assessed object is a final number or tidy conclusions is not measuring students’ thinking, writes Lucas Long. He shares three ways to put the reasoning back at the centre of learning
The British Academy has introduced a three-year programme to foster leadership skills among early career researchers
In a world transformed by AI, prioritising the learning journey within teaching and support frameworks can safeguard academic integrity while equipping students for success
For researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics
Guidance on establishing a culture of collaboration and transparency in research
Systems thinking can better equip students to engage with sustainability challenges. It helps to treat it as a competence and a journey, says Fatima Lopez Castellanos
To truly change science, the next generation of researchers must understand not only open science practices but also the values behind them. Find three ways to introduce them to students
Faculty who teach large introductory STEM courses often experience burnout, writes Michael Evans. Thinking of yourself as a trainer of citizen scientists and seeing your field in the world around you can help keep teaching fresh