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By Laura.Duckett , 29 October, 2026

What climate scientists teach us about research communication

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People are more likely to engage with research when they understand why it matters to them. Andrew Charlton-Perez and Laura Tobin explore strategies to make academic work feel relevant to a wider audience

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By Eliza.Compton , 29 October, 2026

How funding processes can support more sustainable research practices

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Universities could embed and improve sustainability throughout the research cycle, including funding requirements, guidance and policy. Here is how one project aimed to use funding as a driver of change

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By kiera.obrien , 29 October, 2026

Develop your students’ characters through real experience of care

Embed virtues in students by helping them practise caring for others. Here is a step-by-step guide to get started

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By kiera.obrien , 29 October, 2026

The key to effective interdisciplinary research

How to make interdisciplinary research work well, with advice for early career academics, research managers and institutional leaders

By kiera.obrien , 28 October, 2026

The barriers to student engagement – and how to overcome them

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Five key barriers in teaching and institutional practices could be preventing students from learning. Find out how to cultivate an environment in which they can thrive

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By Laura.Duckett , 28 October, 2026

Are you missing a vital ingredient in VR teaching and learning?

VR learning should go beyond aesthetics. Each object, space or interaction must have a pedagogical function, says Nancy Zavala. Learn how a design thinking approach can help students put theory into practice

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By Eliza.Compton , 28 October, 2026

If games belong in the university curriculum, why are they not in the library?

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For many educators, questions about institutional licensing, accessibility and cost end the conversation about digital games before teaching even begins. Here are practical ways to extend availability

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By Tony.Sablan , 27 October, 2026

The colour of comprehension: how to make student understanding visible

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Asking ‘any questions?’ rarely gives a true picture of how much a class has taken in. A simple traffic-light strategy can reveal students’ understanding and give instructors insights they can act on immediately

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By kiera.obrien , 19 October, 2026

‘Social mobility is about the whole student journey’

If your student is the first person in their family to go to university, what do they need to know? Find three ways to help first-generation students adjust to university life

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By Laura.Duckett , 27 October, 2026

How can we better support students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity?

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Universities must take a joined-up, person-centred approach to homelessness and housing insecurity, ensuring every student can access support, feel they belong and succeed, says Melanie-Marie Haywood, who shares advice

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By kiera.obrien , 27 October, 2026

Everyone loves interdisciplinary research, but no one wants to fund it

Higher education talks a lot about interdisciplinary research, but finding funding is still an uphill struggle. Lindell Bromham offers a solution

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By kiera.obrien , 26 October, 2026

Why face-to-face lectures need to be interactive – and how to do it

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In the YouTube era, are lectures still an efficient use of classroom time? Achim I. Czerny argues they are – with a crucial twist

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By Laura.Duckett , 26 October, 2026

Demystify open research

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How to make open research feel like a natural progression of researchers’ work, rather than a high-risk, low-reward activity

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By kiera.obrien , 29 October, 2026

Develop your students’ characters through real experience of care

Embed virtues in students by helping them practise caring for others. Here is a step-by-step guide to get started

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By Laura.Duckett , 28 October, 2026

Are you missing a vital ingredient in VR teaching and learning?

VR learning should go beyond aesthetics. Each object, space or interaction must have a pedagogical function, says Nancy Zavala. Learn how a design thinking approach can help students put theory into practice

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 28 October, 2026

The barriers to student engagement – and how to overcome them

Five key barriers in teaching and institutional practices could be preventing students from learning. Find out how to cultivate an environment in which they can thrive

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 October, 2026

Develop students’ oracy with these activities

Oracy skills can empower graduates to contribute meaningfully to societal challenges in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world, says Paul Demetriou, who shares practical advice

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Laura.Duckett , 11 February, 2025

The power of effective feedback for early-career educators

How can assessors improve educators’ ability to give feedback that influences students’ motivation, engagement and achievement?

By Eliza.Compton , 17 January, 2025

As students become more ‘distant’, can feedback still hit the mark?

Whether they are behind a computer screen or behind bars, all students need support with making effective use of feedback – whether or not the process is a two-way street

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By Eliza.Compton , 22 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class

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A champion of active learning shares ways to create more equitable classrooms, build students’ trust and support academic skills development

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By miranda.prynne , 1 July, 2026

Stop investigating, start teaching

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

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By kiera.obrien , 7 September, 2026

Outreach activities for AI literacy: from sparking curiosity to lifelong learning

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Four principles for embedding AI literacy in university outreach, to create a sustainable learning ecosystem

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By Laura.Duckett , 12 August, 2026

Here’s how to show students what responsible AI use looks like

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Well-designed assessments can highlight generative AI’s limitations, where it can provide support and what responsible practice looks like. Andrew Firr and Alex Fenton offer strategies

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By kiera.obrien , 26 October, 2026

Why face-to-face lectures need to be interactive – and how to do it

In the YouTube era, are lectures still an efficient use of classroom time? Achim I. Czerny argues they are – with a crucial twist

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By Eliza.Compton , 3 September, 2026

How document-grounded AI can support inclusive learning

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When educators restrict an AI model to a defined collection of trusted inputs, they can introduce students to academic materials in a flexible and interactive way. Here, Imran Khan shares five practical insights

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

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By miranda.prynne , 3 August, 2026

Let it evolve: five lessons from developing our own journal

When you launch a new academic journal, be prepared to learn as it develops and let it evolve over time, writes Natalia Azzi

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By kiera.obrien , 6 May, 2026

Campus webinar: How to get your academic work published

Hear four experts from the UK and US discuss the academic publishing process, from how to find a publisher and approach a journal to writing proposals, open access and much more

By kiera.obrien , 23 October, 2026

Questions academics should ask when looking for a book publisher

With so many academic publishers out there, how can you decide which one aligns with your values? Here’s what to consider

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By dene.mullen , 26 July, 2023

Open access is inevitable – only the ‘how’ remains up for discussion

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Scholarly knowledge is produced mainly at taxpayers’ expense. Why they should have to pay again to read it remains a mystery, writes Peter Baldwin

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By Laura.Duckett , 4 September, 2026

You only get one first class of term – make it count

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How to create a positive first impression and transform the first class from a passive briefing to an interactive launchpad for learning

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By Laura.Duckett , 26 August, 2026

Common challenges in academic collaboration and how to overcome them

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Academic collaboration requires more than goodwill and good communication. These strategies can help collaborators navigate tensions around critique, hierarchy, incentives and AI-assisted research

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By Eliza.Compton , 26 October, 2026

The best teachers never stop learning

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Teaching excellence isn’t something you achieve, but rather something you continually practise and hone. Kim Loeffert explains

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By Eliza.Compton , 18 July, 2026

A ‘buffet’ model of faculty development to support evolving use of AI

A flexible, agile approach to AI skills development allows faculty and students to choose the guidance, resources and learning opportunities that best fit their roles and contexts

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 27 October, 2026

How can we better support students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity?

Universities must take a joined-up, person-centred approach to homelessness and housing insecurity, ensuring every student can access support, feel they belong and succeed, says Melanie-Marie Haywood, who shares advice

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By Eliza.Compton , 29 June, 2026

From outreach to infrastructure: how academics can support a lasting STEM pipeline

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Inspiring future generations of STEM scholars demands more than just a one-time introduction to science or engineering. Lasting impact comes from ongoing learning experiences, mentorship and institutional support, writes Keisha Simmons

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By Eliza.Compton , 15 October, 2026

For impactful teaching, remove barriers to learning – one decision at a time

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Students can find information almost anywhere, but instructors provide something worth coming into the classroom for: meaningful relationships, authentic context and shared experiences. Matt Nowinski explains

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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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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton , 10 February, 2026

How storytelling can turn international students into the most powerful voices in the room

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Turning presentations into a visual storytelling task allows international students to demonstrate their learning through elements such as sound, visuals, silence and pacing rather than just language

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By Eliza.Compton , 5 February, 2026

How to deliver value for international students

When international students have their pick of institutions all over the world when choosing where to study, how do universities stay competitive?

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By Eliza.Compton , 23 October, 2026

Practical advice for supporting international students

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For international students to thrive in their studies, they need holistic support that integrates language development and cultural exchange

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4minutes

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 Eliza.Compton , 22 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class

A champion of active learning shares ways to create more equitable classrooms, build students’ trust and support academic skills development

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40minutes

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

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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