Four ways that study tours can put decolonisation into action
Instead of discussing decolonisation in theoretical terms, engaging with those theories in practice via a study tour can be transformative. Here’s how
July 29, 2026
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What the ‘overseas elective’ can teach us about adapting student exchanges for 2026 and beyond
Short-term exchanges may be an effective way to rejuvenate interest in international experiences among students, writes Lucas Lixinski in the fourth part of his series on outbound student mobility, drawing lessons from his department’s ‘overseas electives’
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Effective outreach means translating research into action
Collaboration between research and extension in forest resources and environmental conservation offers a clear lesson for universities everywhere: knowledge matters most when it is communicated, trusted and applied
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The post-pandemic university: how to best serve the Covid generation
A guide to how institutions can adapt and shape higher education in order to meet the needs of students whose vital school years were interrupted by pandemic lockdowns
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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 lives
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How universities can learn to live with AI
University 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 Saunders
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A peer-led approach to helping university students with information overload
Complex 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 answer
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Use short-form videos to build community in large courses
TikTok-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 them
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Turning final-year research projects into community collaborations
How to embed collaboration with external partners into core research assessment to ease pressure on labs while building core employability skills
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Why timing matters for research into students’ GenAI misuse
Research into GenAI-assisted cheating across disciplines may not be showing the whole picture. Here’s what researchers should be doing to make sure their work stays relevant when technology is moving so quickly
July 27, 2026 -
How I used chalk and paper to win back students’ attention
It’s not just about kicking AI and other technology out of the university classroom. A return to analogue teaching methods requires preparation in order to reap the benefits of deeper learning and engagement, writes Jose Eos Trinidad
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Universities are ‘wintering’: we need psychological safety more than ever
The 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 uncertainty
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How to turn humanities students into advocates
How a design thinking approach to a community project helped students raise awareness about racism against Indigenous women in Mexico
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How VR can embed the health and safety standards of the future
Virtual reality simulations can equip construction students with technical skills and impress on them the importance of safety. Find out how here
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Academic collaboration isn’t automatic – here’s how to make it work
Effective collaboration in research and teaching practice requires more than goodwill. It depends on clear goals, shared contributions, project management, cultural awareness and space to raise concerns
July 24, 2026