‘It depends’: navigating the uncertainty of reasoning in clinical practice
How can we teach our physiotherapy students to think like professionals when the honest answer is “it depends”? Using case studies could help
February 16, 2026
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‘The process of writing forces the writer to be present’
Writing is hard and uncomfortable, but the craft of turning thoughts into words should not be lost to the frictionless ease of generative AI, write Jackie Webb and Christina Birnbaum
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The future of English proficiency testing: why universities are rethinking language assessment
Today’s learners navigate an academic journey that is increasingly digitalised, collaborative and influenced by AI. Are traditional language tests lagging behind the evolving needs of institutions and students?
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Has your relationship with your PhD lost its spark?
Make sure you and your PhD aren’t drifting into a toxic relationship. Here’s how to recapture the magic
February 13, 2026 -
Has AI cost academia the joy of text?
Rather than asking what writing can be outsourced to AI, we might first ask which parts of the process need to remain slow, imperfect and human, argue four academics
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Writing your first journal article? Here’s how to get the structure right
By structuring your journal article effectively, you improve your chances of getting published and growing your opportunities to disseminate your work
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Campus Talks: What lies behind the success – or failure – of international branch campuses?
Find out what underpins success when setting up and developing a branch campus overseas and why financial returns are not a good motivation, from an academic who helped establish and later lead one such project
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Use social media to create a digital community for international students
Students are already relying on social media to help them settle in when studying abroad, so why not harness its power for support services? Here are six ways to do so
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Pluralistic idealism alone won’t govern the future
AI governance is treated as an ethics problem, when it is increasingly a question of control, authority and speed. As AI systems reshape admissions, assessment and student support, universities need to govern what is live, not what looks good on paper
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Conversations with bots: teaching students how – and when – to use GenAI for academic writing
A four-step process teaches students how to use GenAI tools to brainstorm ideas, understand and act on feedback and edit their essays in line with assessment rubrics
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Tips for co-creating education projects
Many co-creation projects fail not for lack of goodwill, but because power is never explicitly addressed. Learn practical ways to tackle hierarchy and empower students
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Harness the power of your university librarian in the age of information chaos
Find out how to tap the mine of knowledge your university library has, for trustworthy research sources, data expertise and information literacy advice
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Advice for protecting writing time and motivation
Social media, reading and the fragmented schedules of academia can all eat into precious writing time. Based on her experience supervising PhD students, Zhen Sun offers advice for supporting doctoral candidates to set and stick to a plan
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A guide to building a research career in Japan
For those willing to put in the effort, Japan offers strong research environments, lasting professional networks and a distinctive academic culture that shapes careers long after researchers leave, says Daniel Moraru
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Peer feedback is the secret weapon for better academic writing
Harness the power of your academic community to hone your arguments, sharpen your writing and develop your critical thinking
February 10, 2026