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By Eliza.Compton , 24 September, 2026

Campus Talks: How is AI affecting open research?

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Learn about the advances, risks and challenges that are shaping open research practices, including artificial intelligence, from two experts based on Europe

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58minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 24 September, 2026

How to build a sustainable digital humanities ecosystem

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Digital humanities is about more than adopting new technologies. It depends on bringing people, expertise and ideas together – and creating the structures to help them thrive, says Mara Oliva

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 24 September, 2026

We promise our graduates will be employable. Are we keeping that promise?

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How can our degree programmes prepare future graduates to be employable and equipped? Chathura Sooriya-Arachchi envisages a better way

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 September, 2026

Beyond lived experience: choosing effective candidates for identified roles

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Roles that centre diversity, equity and inclusion research and practice should be filled by candidates with lived experience. For recruitment teams outside these communities, however, it is not always clear what to consider or what to ask in an interview

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 23 September, 2026

How can we better support female autistic students?

Autism can manifest differently in women and girls. Learn how small changes, such as warning students before making changes to classroom layouts, can make all the difference

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 23 September, 2026

Universities create structured opportunities for students – but what happens in the spaces between?

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Closer attention should be paid to what happens once students walk out of an event or workshop or complete a project – this is where the real impacts can be seen and further developed, writes Tosin Adebisi

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 23 September, 2026

It’s time to stop celebrating resilience

When universities ask their staff to do more with less, is it really a test of individual fortitude? Rachelle McKay explains why we should stop praising endurance

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 23 September, 2026

What is authentic about ‘authentic learning’?

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The catch-all term ‘authentic’ can distinguish certain teaching, practical and assessment tasks as being more valuable than others, but educators need to ask what assumptions underpin the label, writes J. Patrick Williams

By Laura.Duckett , 22 September, 2026

Beyond access: what Muslim women can teach universities about inclusion

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Universities have made significant progress with widening participation, but access alone does not create belonging. Here are four ways to build environments that recognise and support Muslim women

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 22 September, 2026

The balancing act involved in teaching a class of mixed-ability students

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Have you faced a situation where half of your class are subject-matter experts, and the other half are absolute beginners? Find practical strategies for bringing novices up to speed while keeping experts motivated

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 22 September, 2026

Don’t just assemble an interdisciplinary research team, design one

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Being intentional about collaboration across fields results in a more responsive, open and effective research project. Seyedahmad Rahimi shares advice for ensuring the right people are working together in the right way

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By miranda.prynne , 21 September, 2026

What students need to learn beyond the curriculum

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Universities cannot assume students know how to engage in self-directed study and campus life. Clear direction and signposting can help arrivals flourish inside and outside the classroom, colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University write

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By Laura.Duckett , 21 September, 2026

Make tech work in large online courses

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Students on large online courses can sometimes feel like a face among the crowd. Keep them engaged with interactive activities such as digital escape rooms or business simulators

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By kiera.obrien , 24 September, 2026

We promise our graduates will be employable. Are we keeping that promise?

How can our degree programmes prepare future graduates to be employable and equipped? Chathura Sooriya-Arachchi envisages a better way

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 22 September, 2026

The balancing act involved in teaching a class of mixed-ability students

Have you faced a situation where half of your class are subject-matter experts, and the other half are absolute beginners? Find practical strategies for bringing novices up to speed while keeping experts motivated

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 21 September, 2026

Make tech work in large online courses

Students on large online courses can sometimes feel like a face among the crowd. Keep them engaged with interactive activities such as digital escape rooms or business simulators

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 21 September, 2026

‘Collaboration is not a slogan or aspiration but a deliberate educational practice’

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Higher education leaders often praise interdisciplinary collaboration, but their systems make it difficult to achieve. For innovation to flourish, universities must teach students and faculty to work across disciplines – and differences

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Eliza.Compton , 7 May, 2026

‘Small changes in assessment design can make thinking visible’

Many concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity and authorship have focused on controlling the tool rather than reconsidering the task, writes Nicole Brownlie. Here, she offers a shift to assess process, not just answers

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 18 September, 2026

Listen up: why audio assessment needs better design

Without intention, an assessment based on podcasting can end up confusing students. Here’s why intention is key

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 18 September, 2026

If a chatbot can pass your assignment, you are grading the wrong thing

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Any task whose assessed object is a final number or tidy conclusions is not measuring students’ thinking, writes Lucas Long. He shares three ways to put the reasoning back at the centre of learning

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By kiera.obrien , 15 September, 2026

Why first-year courses should be pass/fail – and how to make the case at your institution

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First-year students suffer from disproportionate levels of stress. But there’s one structural fix that costs almost nothing: pass/fail assessment in year one. Find six steps to implement change

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Insight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 24 August, 2026

Why AI makes a growth mindset fundamental for university students

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How to encourage students to use AI as a reflective learning partner to strengthen weaknesses and respond to instructor feedback

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 27 May, 2026

Boosting AI literacy across your institution

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AI literacy goes far beyond basic prompt writing. Learn strategies for building understanding of how AI tools work, how to use them effectively to support teaching, learning and research, where their limitations lie and the ethical implications surrounding their use

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By kiera.obrien , 16 September, 2026

Eight ways universities can foster an open research culture now

Make open research routine by creating a culture that welcomes questions and acknowledges uncertainty. Here’s how

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 11 September, 2026

AI’s fluent answers hide bias. Here’s how to teach students to see it

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AI advice arrives confident and efficient, which is why students don’t always notice what it assumes or when they stop deciding for themselves. Kamila Miller offers four classroom practices that make bias and dependence visible

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Academic publishing tips to help with everything from pitches to peer review

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By Eliza.Compton , 31 July, 2025

When open data meets publish-or-perish

At every stage of the research process, critical thinking acts as a compass – it urges caution against overconfident claims and reminds us that the goal is understanding, not mere output, writes Timo Lorenz

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By Eliza.Compton , 19 September, 2026

Before you write a trade book, consider a reality check

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Thinking of turning your research into a book for general readers? Two consultants who guide academics through the publishing process share what to weigh before you begin

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 17 September, 2026

Diamond open access publishing: what it is and how to do it

For researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 15 March, 2022

We must end the ‘us and them’ standoff between libraries and publishers

University libraries and academic publishers need to find a long-term solution to the issue of e-textbooks

University libraries and publishers remain at a damaging impasse over digital textbooks – the solution requires communication, collaboration and openness to big ideas

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By kiera.obrien , 23 September, 2026

It’s time to stop celebrating resilience

When universities ask their staff to do more with less, is it really a test of individual fortitude? Rachelle McKay explains why we should stop praising endurance

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 23 March, 2026

Plan your route from research to market

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To successfully commercialise research, you need first to understand the different routes available for taking your findings to market and how your institution can help, as Nicolas Huber explains

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 17 September, 2026

Training tomorrow’s citizen scientists in introductory science courses

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Faculty who teach large introductory STEM courses often experience burnout, writes Michael Evans. Thinking of yourself as a trainer of citizen scientists and seeing your field in the world around you can help keep teaching fresh

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 14 September, 2026

Scholarship is not a linear journey: how to encourage students to ‘drift’

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The structured nature of academic writing obscures the messiness of scholarship. Meandering is an important part of the research process, says Lauren B. Clark

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5minutes

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Eliza.Compton , 24 September, 2026

Beyond lived experience: choosing effective candidates for identified roles

Roles that centre diversity, equity and inclusion research and practice should be filled by candidates with lived experience. For recruitment teams outside these communities, however, it is not always clear what to consider or what to ask in an interview

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 September, 2026

Beyond access: what Muslim women can teach universities about inclusion

Universities have made significant progress with widening participation, but access alone does not create belonging. Here are four ways to build environments that recognise and support Muslim women

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5minutes

By miranda.prynne , 21 September, 2026

What students need to learn beyond the curriculum

Universities cannot assume students know how to engage in self-directed study and campus life. Clear direction and signposting can help arrivals flourish inside and outside the classroom, colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University write

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 14 September, 2026

‘Belonging should not mean only that students feel welcome’

Universal design for learning ensures students are not only present but able to participate. Taking her cue from a South Korean television series, Sunah Cho uses three questions to address the ‘kkakdugi’ problem in higher education

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What international students need to flourish

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By Laura.Duckett , 21 July, 2026

Make multiculturalism an enriching learning experience

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Teaching in a multicultural programme means serving not only as an academic but also as a host, says Raúl Martínez Flores, who offers tips on making international students feel welcome

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 17 November, 2025

Turning a student-led initiative into a language-learning community

Simple steps to foster informal, institution-wide language learning can develop into a sustainable programme that builds confidence, encourages cultural exchange and strengthens student community

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 4 May, 2026

How to confront bias about international students

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Diversity in higher education does not automatically lead to inclusion. Read about how subtle biases shape multicultural classrooms and how to address them

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 10 September, 2026

Recognise what Black African international students bring to the classroom

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How academics can move beyond deficit narratives and help Black African international students leverage strengths they may not even be aware of

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4minutes

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By Eliza.Compton , 24 September, 2026

Campus Talks: How is AI affecting open research?

Learn about the advances, risks and challenges that are shaping open research practices, including artificial intelligence, from two experts based on Europe

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58minutes

By miranda.prynne , 10 September, 2026

Campus Talks: Academic career advice from a university leader, ‘Be curious, be useful, bring evidence’

Harriet Dunbar-Morris talks about academic careers on the Campus Talks podcast

Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia

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35minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 27 August, 2026

Campus Talks: Backwards course design – from learning outcomes to assessment to activities

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An expert in student-centred instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision

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35minutes

By miranda.prynne , 13 August, 2026

Campus Talks: Want to think bigger and achieve more? Then collaborate – an academic makes the case for collective research

Katy Börner talks about collaborative research on this week's podcast.

A data visualisation expert talks about leading the global Human Reference Atlas initiative and how collaboration enables researchers to think far bigger

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