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By Tony.Sablan , 13 October, 2026

The building blocks of effective teaching

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The best teachers genuinely care about their students, but build that care upon a solid structural foundation. Find advice here on making good teaching a habit

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By Laura.Duckett , 13 October, 2026

Want to improve your teaching? Ask a teacher

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Schoolteachers-turned-lecturers have a wealth of pedagogical knowledge, says Gordon Baillie, Here, he outlines reasons why university educators should be tapping into it and shares questions they can reflect on to improve their practice

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By Eliza.Compton , 13 October, 2026

Lessons in teaching excellence drawn from leading a marching band

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The football field can foster teaching excellence as much as the classroom. The leader of a nationally recognised marching band shares five ways to build a culture where students learn to work together and lead

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By Laura.Duckett , 12 October, 2026

How to prepare, motivate and reward students who engage in EDI work

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EDI work can take a psychological toll on students. Thoughtful discussion and engagement strategies are key, as are psychological support and remuneration, say a medical school team

By kiera.obrien , 12 October, 2026

Strategies for making online courses more impactful

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Here’s how to break the barrier between screen and student and engage with your online cohorts in a personal way

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By Eliza.Compton , 12 October, 2026

Teaching strategies to support international students in diverse classrooms

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How can we design teaching that better supports international students to succeed within higher education? Here are teaching tips to boost classroom practice for the inclusion and benefit of all students

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By Laura.Duckett , 9 October, 2026

Build students’ intercultural competence in online classrooms

The ‘global shared learning classroom’ teaches students how to view traits such as leadership through different cultural lenses, better preparing them to thrive in an interconnected world. Learn how

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By kiera.obrien , 9 October, 2026

Personalised coaching could be the key to postgraduate resilience

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Democratise executive coaching for postgraduate students and help them develop the resilience and adaptability they’ll need for the future. Here’s how

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By Eliza.Compton , 9 October, 2026

Where the Nile’s waters meet: creating value through interdisciplinarity and collaboration

Effective interdisciplinary collaboration hinges on four principles: focusing on the problem, understanding how disciplines interact, fostering relationships and recognising power dynamics, writes Ben Kei Daniel

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 8 October, 2026

Advice on launching co-created humanities modules

It can be daunting designing and introducing a new module. Be brave and take chances, says Alyson Mercer, who shares tips on the process from conception to implementation

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By kiera.obrien , 8 October, 2026

Why a laboratory is more than a room full of equipment

The laboratory is at the centre of a university’s academic infrastructure. Here’s how to define laboratory excellence for the future

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By Eliza.Compton , 8 October, 2026

The Sisyphus trap: surviving plummeting funding success rates

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Building a research programme absolutely depends on winning grants, but early career researchers also need to be able to distinguish which opportunities are worth pursuing and where their finite time is best spent

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 8 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

Ming Cheng, professor of higher education at Sheffield Hallam University, talks about microaggressions in UK higher ed

Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Eliza.Compton , 18 September, 2025

Motivation by design: faculty-led strategies for learning that matters

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Apps or algorithms alone won’t drive the students of the future to learn. Rather, it will be faculty domain expertise that aligns with how they think, work and learn. Margaret Ellis explains how to design learning for student motivation

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By kiera.obrien , 17 July, 2025

Four stages to develop problem-solving skills

Use this four-step framework to help your students work through problems and develop their analytical and creativity skills

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 8 October, 2026

Advice on launching co-created humanities modules

It can be daunting designing and introducing a new module. Be brave and take chances, says Alyson Mercer, who shares tips on the process from conception to implementation

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 8 October, 2026

Why a laboratory is more than a room full of equipment

The laboratory is at the centre of a university’s academic infrastructure. Here’s how to define laboratory excellence for the future

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By kiera.obrien , 28 September, 2026

A tool for teaching argumentative writing to EFL students

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Even students with a solid grasp of English can find it hard to construct coherent arguments in their academic writing. A six-week training course centred around an AI-powered corpus platform could help, writes Liu Kanglong

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By kiera.obrien , 27 January, 2025

Proofreading is a life skill – let’s treat it like one

Universities shouldn’t assume their students know what proofreading is and how to do it. Here’s how to create a more inclusive learning environment – by listening to students

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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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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 Eliza.Compton , 26 June, 2026

How agentic AI brings interactivity to STEM learning

When applied thoughtfully, agentic AI has the potential to turn classrooms into environments where students actively explore complex systems rather than passively absorb information

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By kiera.obrien , 23 June, 2026

Environmental researchers know the impact of AI – so why do they still use it?

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Academics are increasingly using AI for research, despite being aware of its environmental footprint. But is it their fault – and what can be done?

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By kiera.obrien , 31 August, 2026

Move beyond technical skills and embed AI literacy that teaches students to question

Learning to use artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly is essential, but it is not enough. Educators should also prepare students to question, influence and shape the future of AI. Find out how

By kiera.obrien , 11 August, 2026

The moats are still shallow but the stakes are much higher

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Why a freely downloadable Chinese model and a security breach at Hugging Face should make universities wary of signing exclusive AI contracts

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

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By Eliza.Compton , 4 March, 2026

Publishing as connection: lessons from developing a university press

By listening to researchers, staying flexible, embracing criticism and collaborating widely, those developing an institutional publishing ecosystem can reflect the values of the communities they serve

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By Eliza.Compton , 15 July, 2025

How to figure out your book

Want to use summer’s student-free time to work on that academic manuscript? Dive into these tips and exercises to craft a more engaging next draft

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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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By kiera.obrien , 12 January, 2026

What is developmental editing, and why does your scholarly manuscript need it?

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Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editing

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By Eliza.Compton , 9 October, 2026

Where the Nile’s waters meet: creating value through interdisciplinarity and collaboration

Effective interdisciplinary collaboration hinges on four principles: focusing on the problem, understanding how disciplines interact, fostering relationships and recognising power dynamics, writes Ben Kei Daniel

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By Laura.Duckett , 18 June, 2026

What a disco ball teaches us about learning and leadership

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By acknowledging that perspectives are evolving and relational, educators and leaders can encourage contribution and connection without sacrificing what makes people distinct

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By kiera.obrien , 6 October, 2026

Does your university workload allocation model support gender equality?

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Workload allocation models can fail to reflect the reality of female academics’ workloads and unintentionally compound gender inequality. Find advice for making the process more transparent

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By Eliza.Compton , 8 October, 2026

The Sisyphus trap: surviving plummeting funding success rates

Building a research programme absolutely depends on winning grants, but early career researchers also need to be able to distinguish which opportunities are worth pursuing and where their finite time is best spent

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4minutes

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 12 October, 2026

How to prepare, motivate and reward students who engage in EDI work

EDI work can take a psychological toll on students. Thoughtful discussion and engagement strategies are key, as are psychological support and remuneration, say a medical school team

By Laura.Duckett , 29 June, 2026

Simple ways to support students with ADHD

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

By miranda.prynne , 8 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them

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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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton , 12 October, 2026

Teaching strategies to support international students in diverse classrooms

How can we design teaching that better supports international students to succeed within higher education? Here are teaching tips to boost classroom practice for the inclusion and benefit of all students

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 11 December, 2025

Tips to support international students’ mental health

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Studying abroad may seem exciting, but many students can suffer from social isolation. Here’s how to offer support

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By kiera.obrien , 1 September, 2026

We must stop treating internationalisation as something dependent on an aeroplane

Studying abroad can open students’ minds to the world – but the barriers to physical mobility are mounting. It’s time for a rethink

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By Laura.Duckett , 2 September, 2026

How to design an asynchronous COIL project

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Intercultural online projects work best when designed around learning journeys with multiple pathways for participation. Read guidance on fostering connection, trust and engagement

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By miranda.prynne , 8 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Why universities need to start taking microaggressions seriously

Drawing on research into the experiences of Chinese academics in the UK, we hear how these subtle but powerful discriminatory acts manifest in universities and what could be done to address them

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 in Europe

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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

Daniel Guberman is this week's podcast guest

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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