Is it worth paying for GenAI?
How useful is artificial intelligence for syllabus design? A law lecturer compared the free and subscription versions of three generative AI platforms, with surprising results
September 6, 2024
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Why peer-to-peer conferences benefit doctoral students and their institutions
Solid research skills aside, PhD students need to master the art of collaboration and communicating their ideas. A student-led conference can offer that support
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Four ways to tap into students’ family experiences for better learning
Using students’ family experiences as a jumping-off point for learning can help engage them and prepare them for the workforce. Here’s how to do it
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Reflective practice 101
Why and how to incorporate reflective practice into your teaching and learning
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Change is coming, whether higher education likes it or not
Universities may talk about digital transformation, but are yet to translate it into action. Here’s how to start building the momentum for change, instead of standing still
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How to help postdoctoral researchers gain experience in teaching
Early career researchers increasingly require teaching experience for job applications or promotion. How can we create opportunities that help postdocs gain educational experience while remaining on a research grant-funded pathway?
September 4, 2024 -
More needs to be done to normalise and support students with caring responsibilities in HE
Universities have a duty to ensure a robust system is in place to support a growing number of students with caring responsibilities
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Reimagining participation: building a dynamic higher education system in ߣߣÊÓƵ
The 2024 ߣߣÊÓƵn Universities Accord outlines an innovative vision for reimagining the country’s higher education system
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Rhizocrit: Rhizomatic learning and critical digital pedagogy in the post-digital age
Higher education needs transformative practices to respond to the challenges of the 21st century. Combining expansive, organic learning with active, critical use of technology could be the way forward
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Four things you can do right now to improve your teaching
Want to improve your teaching but not sure where to start? Rebecca Wakelin offers quick practical strategies that will kickstart efforts to enhance your teaching practice
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What makes a good university taster event?
Showing a course’s real-world applications and linking to potential students’ studies will help to ensure that your higher education taster event turns interest into enrolments
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Why is no one listening?
Academic ways of communicating are often the exact opposite of what you need to draw widespread attention to your research, writes Simon Hall. Here are simple ways to help your message reach its audience
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Spark creativity in your students – and boost their employability
Thinking creatively is a crucial skill for the future workplace. But how can we instil it in today’s students?
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Empower migrant and refugee women for career success
Creating educational opportunities tailored to the needs of refugee women equips them with the skills and confidence to pursue employment opportunities
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First-day-of-term tips: a checklist
Here are some steps to take to ensure the first few weeks of term go smoothly for yourself and your students
August 30, 2024