Leaders of research consortia face a difficult task in carrying out research and improving research capacity, but embedding a specialist team to make recommendations provides great gains
The key to promoting the uptake of new edtech tools and teaching innovation among faculty, based on research
Teaching at universities while also working in industry can require superhuman powers of organisation. Brooke Wilson offers pointers for staying on top of things
Assessing a merger’s viability, as well as prioritising trust, openness and maintaining organisational cultures are key to success, says Kayla Vasilko
Seven lessons for managing successful university-edtech collaborations that result in innovative new programmes, shared by Mònica Casabayó
Experiential learning, dialogue with corporations and strong alumni links are guiding liberal arts colleges in a new era of employment-focussed students
If we’re to tempt stay-away students back to the physical campus, we must recognise that place and places matter following disasters, say Gemma Ahearne and Treasa Kearney
Digital learning tools enable educators to quickly collect and analyse student performance data in order to refine their teaching, as Paul Moss explains
Inviting alumni to contribute to a course can enrich the learning experience for current students. Ellie Devenish-Nelson and Sharron Ogle explain how
James Derounian offers thoughts on how we can unravel the tangled and contested arena of mark negotiation between university tutors
For many scholars, a sustainable career means moving countries to follow jobs and opportunities. Here, Clare Griffin talks about the financial, mental and social costs of relocation and offers practical tips for coping
As the role of university teacher evolves, a key workplace challenge is how to offer proximity without becoming a 24/7 bot service
The step up from secondary to tertiary education can be daunting. Katherine Mansfield explains how to arm your students with the knowledge they need to succeed
Dual teaching, when lecturers host a class with students attending in person and via a screen, requires careful planning to work well. Miriam Firth shares dos and don’ts based on first-hand experience
‘Fake it till you make it’ is a useful motto for new university teachers facing a classroom of antsy students for the first time. Here are seven basic skills to master