Changing campus protests from disruptions to learning opportunities
Higher education leaders should use student activism to develop leadership and negotiation skills argue, Blair Glaser and Richard Nodell
February 16, 2024
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How mathematical practices can improve your writing
Writing is similar to three specific mathematical practices: modelling, problem-solving and proving, writes Caroline Yoon. Learn how to use these to improve academic writing
February 16, 2024 -
When good enough is not enough
Back your own abilities and let your talents be seen, writes Verna Yiu. Here, she shares lessons from her own career journey on how women can increase opportunities for themselves and each other
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Campus talks: an interview with James Purnell, president and vice-chancellor of University of the Arts London
The president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector, the connection between cities, commerce and creativity, and how UAL plans to pioneer online creative education
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Can academics tell the difference between AI-generated and human-authored content?
A recent study asked students and academics to distinguish between scientific abstracts generated by ChatGPT and those written by humans. Omar Siddique analyses the results
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The climate crisis heralds an imperative for sustainable accountancy practices
Finance and accounting educators have a moral obligation to embed the principles of the SDGs into their courses. Thankfully, it’s easier than ever to do, write Shona Russell and Ian Thomson
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I found my voice as a woman in academia; here’s how you can do the same
People want to know that you are competent. If you are not a capable pilot, no one is going to get on your plane, writes Veronica Hope Hailey
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Nourishing bodies and minds: the vital role of a student food pantry
The rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities. In this landscape, the university’s student food bank can offer a lifeline, writes Isabelle Largen
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Heart skills to future-proof students
These 10 skills might sound as soft as the centre of a Valentine’s Day chocolate, but they are essential for the careers and employability of our students, writes Elizabeth Reid Boyd
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Support for faculty on long-term leave is a career lifeline
Institutions and academics both benefit when support frameworks are in place to help extended leavers back into work. Four educators offer a case study in what one might look like
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Use design thinking principles to create a human-centred digital strategy
Creating a user-focused digital strategy requires the use of various channels, the adoption of design thinking principles and the involvement of students and staff from the outset
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How service learning can help students create a positive change in the community
Service learning can help students develop a civic mindset, universities achieve their third mission and communities flourish as a result. Intan Azura Mokhtar shows how
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Gender equality is more than a box-ticking exercise – let’s champion it
The higher education sector is ideally placed to inspire talented women and improve the gender balance in the workplace. Kate Allum advocates for the power of self-belief
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How to get promoted from an adjunct to a permanent position
Transitioning from an adjunct to a permanent position requires a multifaceted approach that combines teaching excellence, professional development, networking and a clear demonstration of commitment to the institution’s mission, writes Shruthi J. Mayur
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How to support your staff during personal crises
A little-discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble. Here, Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
February 13, 2024