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Academic voices and higher education insights

By kiera.obrien, 30 March, 2026

From lab to market – part 1: finding investment

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In the first part of this two-part series on investment and business planning for research spin-out companies, discover all you need to know about attracting venture capital

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 30 March, 2026

Academia can never be ‘just a job’ (and why that is OK)

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The uncomfortable truth is that academia doesn’t conform to the regular nine-to-five, and pretending otherwise will not fix working conditions that are broken, argues Sorin Krammer

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 30 March, 2026

Who are you selling to? A marketing guide for researchers, part 2

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Advice on creating a value proposition that clearly communicates the benefits of your work to different audiences

By Eliza.Compton, 28 March, 2026

Four steps to embed anti-racism into teacher training

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By exposing incoming educators to anti-racist principles early in training, universities better prepare them to promote fairness, critical thinking and social justice, writes Jordan Allers

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 27 March, 2026

How working with deaf students changed my teaching

Adjusting your teaching when you have a deaf student in your class can help everyone learn better – and help you find new ways to communicate effectively. Find out how

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 27 March, 2026

Who are you selling to? A marketing guide for researchers, part 1

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With research, it is not just about what you produce, but how and to whom you communicate it. Learn how to identify and understand the needs of your audience

By Eliza.Compton, 27 March, 2026

I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM

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The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 26 March, 2026

How universities can tackle misogyny in the age of the manosphere

From subtle undermining to overt hostility, misogyny is rearing its ugly head in higher education classrooms, fuelled by online manosphere content. Addressing it requires clearer boundaries, training and a willingness to confront harmful behaviour early

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 26 March, 2026

Campus Talks: How to maximise relationships between university academic and professional services staff

An expert educator embedded in teaching development explains what universities gain when they celebrate professional services expertise and provide clear, meaningful career pathways

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35minutes

By kiera.obrien, 26 March, 2026

The human side of the practitioner-to-academic pipeline

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Higher education wants to hire academics with real-world experience – yet the identity shift required often goes unnoticed. Here’s how to improve support

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 19 March, 2026

From policy to practice: how to embed accessibility standards at scale

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How to build staff confidence, bridge communication gaps and align systems so that accessibility becomes business as usual

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4minutes

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By Eliza.Compton, 26 March, 2026

Show graduate students how to identify careers beyond academia

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Graduate students often feel unprepared for roles outside research or teaching. Ashley Dayer offers advice for equipping them with practical skills, professional networks and the confidence to pursue diverse paths

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne, 25 March, 2026

Move beyond tokenism to embed patient insights in medical curricula

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Patients often help with medical and healthcare teaching – yet they are rarely involved in designing what students are taught. Find out how one university team worked with patients to co-produce a medical curriculum that strengthened educational quality and public accountability

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Eliza.Compton, 28 March, 2026

Four steps to embed anti-racism into teacher training

By exposing incoming educators to anti-racist principles early in training, universities better prepare them to promote fairness, critical thinking and social justice, writes Jordan Allers

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne, 25 March, 2026

Move beyond tokenism to embed patient insights in medical curricula

Patients often help with medical and healthcare teaching – yet they are rarely involved in designing what students are taught. Find out how one university team worked with patients to co-produce a medical curriculum that strengthened educational quality and public accountability

By Eliza.Compton, 25 March, 2026

How the artist game opens every classroom door

An effective icebreaker can set students up for confident participation throughout the semester. Here, Natalie Cummins shares a structured low-risk activity that draws in all participants

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 24 March, 2026

Multilingual learners don’t need extended time – they need intentional design

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Language barriers in the classroom can present complex challenges. Instead of placing the burden on multilingual learners, let’s commit to an institution-wide approach to support them

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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, 23 January, 2026

Use the five stages of grief to guide academic staff through AI adoption

As generative AI reshapes teaching and assessment, resistance is often as emotional as it is pedagogical. Drawing on Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ framework, Michael Mehmet and Rushana Khusainova offer advice for supporting staff through the realities of AI adoption

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 19 December, 2025

Three ways to turn students into active partners in their education

Create a supportive learning community with student co-creation. Here are three ways to help students take the reins

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 23 March, 2026

Using GenAI avatars to assess empathy: how it works in practice

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Could GenAI offer a new way to assess communication skills? Here’s what happened when a university team built an avatar

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By Laura.Duckett, 26 November, 2025

The secrets of successful ‘mega’ modules

Teaching at scale is a growing reality across UK higher education, but how can modules with more than 500 students maintain quality and engagement?

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5minutes

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

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By kiera.obrien, 9 February, 2026

How to design and supervise GenAI-integrated doctoral research

Strategies for research supervisors and curriculum designers when embedding GenAI in research activities

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 24 March, 2026

Build information literacy with AI: a teaching librarian approach

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Teach students to use AI appropriately for research tasks by showing them the tools’ strengths and limitations and by promoting critical reflection, says Callum Perry

By Laura.Duckett, 23 March, 2026

Every AI learning persona needs an origin story

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Anna, a fictional social responsibility consultant, mentors students analysing a company in crisis. Her story shows how thoughtfully designed AI personas can turn simple chat interactions into immersive learning experiences

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 20 March, 2026

GenAI as a teaching colleague in assessment: a case study

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GenAI can be a useful tool in assessment – if used intentionally. Find out what an intelligent dashboard can do for your students’ relationship to GenAI

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3minutes

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

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By kiera.obrien, 23 January, 2025

The pros and cons of peer reviewing

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Weighing up whether to take on the role of peer reviewer? Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experience to outline the upsides and downsides

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By Eliza.Compton, 23 September, 2024

Building trust to support researchers’ mental health

Principal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectively

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 19 February, 2026

Take your academic writing skills to the next level

Whether writing a paper or a book, find out how to improve your academic writing at each stage of the process

By Eliza.Compton, 20 March, 2024

Democratising research through open access journals

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The rise of open access publishing has democratised knowledge dissemination, allowing researchers to share their findings with a global audience. Here, Corinne Guimont offers insights on running OA journals at a higher education institution

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By kiera.obrien, 30 March, 2026

From lab to market – part 1: finding investment

In the first part of this two-part series on investment and business planning for research spin-out companies, discover all you need to know about attracting venture capital

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 30 March, 2026

Academia can never be ‘just a job’ (and why that is OK)

The uncomfortable truth is that academia doesn’t conform to the regular nine-to-five, and pretending otherwise will not fix working conditions that are broken, argues Sorin Krammer

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 27 March, 2026

Who are you selling to? A marketing guide for researchers, part 1

With research, it is not just about what you produce, but how and to whom you communicate it. Learn how to identify and understand the needs of your audience

By kiera.obrien, 26 March, 2026

The human side of the practitioner-to-academic pipeline

Higher education wants to hire academics with real-world experience – yet the identity shift required often goes unnoticed. Here’s how to improve support

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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, 27 March, 2026

I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM

The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 26 March, 2026

How universities can tackle misogyny in the age of the manosphere

From subtle undermining to overt hostility, misogyny is rearing its ugly head in higher education classrooms, fuelled by online manosphere content. Addressing it requires clearer boundaries, training and a willingness to confront harmful behaviour early

Reading time

5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 19 March, 2026

From policy to practice: how to embed accessibility standards at scale

How to build staff confidence, bridge communication gaps and align systems so that accessibility becomes business as usual

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 23 March, 2026

Lecture room as tapestry: weaving culture, curiosity and learning together

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Culturally inclusive pedagogy asks educators to redesign learning environments that work with, rather than ignore, the diversity in university classrooms. Here, Chipo Simbi offers advice around student engagement, assessment and safe spaces

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3minutes

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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton, 30 January, 2026

Use early engagement to build belonging for international students

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Connecting with international students well before they arrive on campus – and maintaining contact across joint and transnational programmes – helps universities to transform anxious newcomers into confident global citizens

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 22 May, 2025

How can higher education better support international students with disabilities?

Institutions need to work harder to understand international students with disabilities’ needs and challenges, and put in place more obvious and intentional communication with them

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 9 August, 2024

Empowering international students for global career success

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Supporting our students to prosper and thrive is not only beneficial to them but also to the broader community

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 12 December, 2024

We need to get to know our international students better

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To create inclusive classrooms for international students, we must address bias and challenge assumptions. Here’s how

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2minutes

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By Eliza.Compton, 26 March, 2026

Campus Talks: How to maximise relationships between university academic and professional services staff

An expert educator embedded in teaching development explains what universities gain when they celebrate professional services expertise and provide clear, meaningful career pathways

Reading time

35minutes

By miranda.prynne, 12 March, 2026

Campus Talks: The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland

Raffaella Ocone is a professor of chemical engineering at Heriot-Watt University

We hear how a woman from rural southern Italy became the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland – and what she’s working on now

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40minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 26 February, 2026

Campus Talks: The essential skill of self-editing for academics

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Are the argument, evidence, structure and style working in your scholarly book? Or are you stuck in a cycle of ‘directionless tinkering’? Find out why developmental editing is crucial to addressing big-picture issues and ensuring a manuscript connects with its target readership

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40minutes

By miranda.prynne, 12 February, 2026

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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