Sprint to the finish: redesigning university programme validation
Sprint methodology can compress university-wide validation of academic programmes into an intense, hierarchy-free three-day process
November 11, 2022
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Tactics for revamping your comms with students front and centre
How can you stay on top of the evolving student voice and ensure it’s at the heart of your communications? Kim Graakjaer shares her thoughts and some takeaway tips
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Don’t build barriers between yourself and your students
Lecturers can make their teaching more memorable by breaking down barriers between themselves and their students with a smile and a joke, says Mohammed Zuhear Al Mulali
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Clear communication as the key to international collaboration
The success of international research collaborations rests upon clear communication, writes Marian Brady as she offers advice on what this involves in practice
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How universities can meet the growing expectations of students
Tech-enabled business processes and hybrid modes of delivery hold the key to delivering the learning experience students want
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Recognise work-life imbalance and restore resilience
How can academics stay energised and resilient? The first step, says Aaron Davis, is take stock of those tasks and worries that deplete energy, then add activities that refill your cup
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You can have it all, just not all at once
It might just be possible to achieve a good work-life balance in academia, but it requires focusing on certain areas of your life and career at certain times, says Lucas Lixinski
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What is the secret to leading a successful knowledge transfer partnership?
Knowledge transfer partnerships between academics and businesses can result in innovative products and services. Tony Leslie offers 10 pointers on how to increase the likelihood of making these collaborations a success
November 10, 2022 -
Working with the right partners is vital to the success of VLE migration
By sharing the work when migrating to a new virtual learning environment, universities free up time and resources to focus on student and staff support
November 9, 2022 -
Welcome events make the transition to hybrid
A hybrid orientation programme can be immersive, flexible, interactive, engaging and fun. These tips offer a path to developing a blended online and on-campus programme that makes students feel they belong
November 9, 2022 -
A calendar activity that can help in the battle against burnout
Working out how you want to spend your time versus how you actually spend it can be a useful tool for ensuring investment in your physical and mental health, says Sara Metz
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Make a difference: collaboration and participation in arts-led research
Artists can’t solve the world’s problems, but they are well placed to ask questions that enable ideas and creativity to emerge. And the local knowledge of communities holds a wealth of answers, writes Loraine Leeson
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Helping doctoral students build international connections
PhD students’ learning and research can be greatly enhanced through international collaboration. A team from Imperial College London shares practical tips for supporting these cross-border links between doctoral students
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Universities need policies and practices to tackle work-life balance
Broadly speaking, some countries do family-friendly policies and practices better than others – but there are great benefits to be had for everyone, says Siu Oi Ling
November 8, 2022 -
Salary negotiation – a guide for faculty members
In the age of inflation, increased competition and an emphasis on adjunct faculty roles, knowing how to effectively negotiate your salary is key
November 8, 2022