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LGBTQ+ inclusion that extends beyond Pride

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By miranda.prynne , 6 July, 2026

The Democracy Lab: how 20 minutes of debate can revive the lecture

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By introducing short debate about a current issue or trend tied to that day’s lecture, Theo Koutmeridis discovered a simple way to boost student interest and engagement for the whole two-hour class

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 6 July, 2026

Is quarantining in medical training fit for purpose?

Medical students in scrubs walking down a university building corridor

Quarantining has long been used to improve fairness in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) but evolving needs and resource limitations raise questions about viability. Rebekah Hill draws from student feedback to offer solutions

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 6 July, 2026

Design learning that works with the brain, not against it

An illustration of screwed up bits of paper leading to a lightbulb moment

Educating used to be about explaining concepts – now it’s about designing experiences to help the brain develop understanding. Find advice to tweak your teaching here

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6minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 6 July, 2026

How to integrate AI-enabled lifelong learning across disciplines

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The traditional boundary between a traditional degree and active professional development has permanently dissolved, writes Tim Brown. AI skills need to be taught in a similarly joined-up way

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 July, 2026

‘Trust in their own judgement is something we cannot teach our students’

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Students new to formal finance education need space to make mistakes and a learning environment that includes uncertainty, risk and emotions, writes Manjari Sharma

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 3 July, 2026

How to craft an authentic and impactful teaching philosophy statement

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Whether using it for career development or writing a statement as a reflective exercise, learn how to identify and showcase the values, beliefs and goals that govern your teaching approach through real examples

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 3 July, 2026

I start my lectures by introducing my teaching assistant: GenAI

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Artificial intelligence is offering us an opportunity to give every student in the lecture hall the chance to think ideas through and truly understand. Let’s take it

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 3 July, 2026

What ‘learning verification’ means in practice

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When a student’s work sparks concerns over AI use, the best approach is to sit down with them and have a conversation to ascertain if they understand what they submitted, explains B. Jean Mandernach, who shares tips for doing this

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 3 July, 2026

Collaboration is a skill – here’s how to master it

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With practical tools, early career researchers can build productive partnerships that advance their work and withstand the pressures of shrinking budgets and shifting priorities

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 2 July, 2026

How GenAI can amplify co-creation in higher education

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How to make AI-supported co-creation work while ensuring empathy remains at the heart of the process

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 2 July, 2026

Campus Talks: How can universities nudge students and staff towards greener choices?

Listen to Esther Papies, professor of social and cultural psychology at Radboud University, on how to nudge people towards greener choices on our latest podcast.

A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habits

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By kiera.obrien , 2 July, 2026

Four changes to help improve multilingual students’ writing

Without academic writing instruction, multilingual students are more likely to rely on AI. Making these small shifts can better support them

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 2 July, 2026

How a five-year plan can help realise your research career goals

Early- and mid-career academics can find their long-term goals undermined with day-to-day demands. These steps can help define a pathway, set milestones and prioritise where time is best spent

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4minutes

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By miranda.prynne , 6 July, 2026

The Democracy Lab: how 20 minutes of debate can revive the lecture

By introducing short debate about a current issue or trend tied to that day’s lecture, Theo Koutmeridis discovered a simple way to boost student interest and engagement for the whole two-hour class

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 6 July, 2026

Design learning that works with the brain, not against it

Educating used to be about explaining concepts – now it’s about designing experiences to help the brain develop understanding. Find advice to tweak your teaching here

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6minutes

By kiera.obrien , 30 June, 2026

How to let students fail – so they can bounce back

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If we’re preparing students for the outside world, they need to be resilient and agile. Here’s how AI avatars could help

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 30 June, 2026

Impactful lessons begin and end with clarity

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Common in primary and secondary teaching, starter and plenary activities can get students interested and build knowledge. Paul Demetriou explains how to use them in university teaching

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5minutes

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Laura.Duckett , 6 July, 2026

Is quarantining in medical training fit for purpose?

Quarantining has long been used to improve fairness in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) but evolving needs and resource limitations raise questions about viability. Rebekah Hill draws from student feedback to offer solutions

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 July, 2026

‘Trust in their own judgement is something we cannot teach our students’

Students new to formal finance education need space to make mistakes and a learning environment that includes uncertainty, risk and emotions, writes Manjari Sharma

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 1 July, 2026

Stop investigating, start teaching

A student and their lecturer in conversation.

Trying to detect whether a student has misused AI in their work is a wasted effort, from which no one benefits, writes B. Jean Mandernach. She proposes a different approach focused on finding out what students truly understand

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 19 May, 2026

The key to reducing exam anxiety? Better communication

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Anxiety about assessment is leaving more students feeling overwhelmed. Ease the pressure with clarity, consistency and care

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4minutes

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

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By Eliza.Compton , 6 July, 2026

How to integrate AI-enabled lifelong learning across disciplines

The traditional boundary between a traditional degree and active professional development has permanently dissolved, writes Tim Brown. AI skills need to be taught in a similarly joined-up way

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 3 July, 2026

I start my lectures by introducing my teaching assistant: GenAI

Artificial intelligence is offering us an opportunity to give every student in the lecture hall the chance to think ideas through and truly understand. Let’s take it

Reading time

4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 3 July, 2026

What ‘learning verification’ means in practice

When a student’s work sparks concerns over AI use, the best approach is to sit down with them and have a conversation to ascertain if they understand what they submitted, explains B. Jean Mandernach, who shares tips for doing this

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 2 July, 2026

How GenAI can amplify co-creation in higher education

How to make AI-supported co-creation work while ensuring empathy remains at the heart of the process

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4minutes

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

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By kiera.obrien , 27 June, 2024

Research shouldn’t cause trauma – let’s find a better way

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How can we conduct research and share results without affecting the well-being of those around us? Eileen Harkess-Murphy advocates for a trauma-informed approach

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5minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 15 May, 2023

Making the abstract concrete

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Strategies for writing effective abstracts for conference and research papers

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 19 October, 2021

How thought leadership can build your institution’s reputation online

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Will Harvey explains how institutions can use research proactively to enhance the perception of their capabilities and character

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 25 February, 2026

Why turn your thesis into a book?

Publishing a book can boost your profile as a researcher, improve your h-index and increase your competitiveness on the job market. Here, Jessica Gildersleeve walks through the steps from thesis to book

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5minutes

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By Laura.Duckett , 3 July, 2026

How to craft an authentic and impactful teaching philosophy statement

Whether using it for career development or writing a statement as a reflective exercise, learn how to identify and showcase the values, beliefs and goals that govern your teaching approach through real examples

Reading time

5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 3 July, 2026

Collaboration is a skill – here’s how to master it

With practical tools, early career researchers can build productive partnerships that advance their work and withstand the pressures of shrinking budgets and shifting priorities

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 2 July, 2026

How a five-year plan can help realise your research career goals

Early- and mid-career academics can find their long-term goals undermined with day-to-day demands. These steps can help define a pathway, set milestones and prioritise where time is best spent

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 30 June, 2026

How to divorce your academic discipline

When you fall out of love with your scholarly subject, leaving the silo can mean a painful separation. But with a break-up can also come a chance to rekindle academic passion. Here’s how to get out and move on

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4minutes

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Eliza.Compton , 11 June, 2026

LGBTQ+ inclusion that extends beyond Pride

Advice for ensuring LGBTQ+ staff and students feel seen and supported across teaching, research and all other facets of university life throughout the year

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6minutes

By kiera.obrien , 2 July, 2026

Four changes to help improve multilingual students’ writing

Without academic writing instruction, multilingual students are more likely to rely on AI. Making these small shifts can better support them

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 29 June, 2026

Simple ways to support students with ADHD

A student and teacher sitting at a desk discussing an assignment

What you should know about how students with ADHD learn and how to take a strengths-based approach

By Eliza.Compton , 2 June, 2026

Turning student data into student success

Data alone will not ensure effective student support. From careers to well-being and disability services, using it successfully requires collaboration between academic and professional services, training and shared accountability, writes Aleata Alstad-Calkins

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4minutes

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What international students need to flourish

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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 kiera.obrien , 1 July, 2026

Help South Asian disabled students navigate higher education

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Disabled international students need cultural awareness alongside support. Here’s how to provide it

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 1 July, 2026

Can we work with students to ‘co-create’ international study experiences?

A young woman waves goodbye to family at an airport

Students tend towards safer, more familiar overseas study destinations so how can educators encourage them to make bolder, more adventurous choices? Lucas Lixinski explores this question

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 29 June, 2026

Move beyond one-size-fits-all education for international students

Build a more inclusive and linguistically sensitive learning environment for global students with these tips

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5minutes

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Webinars and podcasts: live conversations providing practical advice for higher education professionals

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By miranda.prynne , 2 July, 2026

Campus Talks: How can universities nudge students and staff towards greener choices?

A behaviour change expert explains what is required to shift a whole campus community towards more environmentally sustainable habits

By miranda.prynne , 25 June, 2026

Campus interview: Alain Pompilus of the University of Florida on how to better understand – and connect with – prospective and current students

Alain-Bernard Pompilus is associate vice-president for constituent knowledge and insights at the University of Florida

How can universities develop sophisticated systems for data sharing and analysis that can guide communications and student services? Alain Pompilus was tasked with putting such a system in place and shares lessons from the experience

By Eliza.Compton , 18 June, 2026

Campus Talks: Why being a queer researcher ‘means speaking truth to power’

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An LGBTQ+ scientist explains how funding cuts as a result of the US administration’s attacks on DEI-related research gave rise to a ‘gonzo science’ project and why data collection is its own form of resistance

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45minutes

By miranda.prynne , 4 June, 2026

Campus Talks: What does ‘AI across the curriculum’ look like in practice?

Hans van Oostrom talks about building institution-wide AI expertise on the Campus Talks podcast

We find out how one US institution has led the way in embedding AI across all its majors and what has been learned in the process

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