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THE podcast: university libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change

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Redefining the university library for 2025 and beyond

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THE podcast: what does it take to successfully commercialise research?

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By miranda.prynne, 14 July, 2025

Back to the basics of pedagogy

Techniques and methods to enrich your teaching - and your students’ learning outcomes

By kiera.obrien, 14 July, 2025

Tap into game dynamics in nurse training

Learn lessons from the gaming world to structure nursing courses, strengthening student engagement and improving pass rates

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 14 July, 2025

Is the dissertation dead? If so, what are the alternatives?

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Dissertation alternatives, such as capstone projects and applied group-based projects, could better prepare graduates for their future careers. Discover what these might look like

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 14 July, 2025

Why parents and carers networks matter to university staff

Advocacy, activities, peer support and safe spaces are among the reasons to institute a network for university faculty and staff with caring responsibilities

By Laura.Duckett, 11 July, 2025

How reflective remediation can set medical students up for success

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A workshop designed to help struggling students reflect on their mid-term assessment shortcomings led to 86 per cent of participants passing their end-of-year exam. See how it worked

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 11 July, 2025

Every student can benefit from an entrepreneurial mindset

To develop the next generation of entrepreneurs, universities need to nurture the right mindset in students of all disciplines. Follow these tips to embed entrepreneurial education

By Eliza.Compton, 11 July, 2025

Build foundations for university-industry partnerships in 90 days

Graduate employability could be transformed through systematic integration of industry partnerships. This practical guide offers a framework for change in Indian universities

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne, 11 July, 2025

Advice for surviving your PhD dissertation

Tips for each step of researching, writing and refining a PhD dissertation

By miranda.prynne, 10 July, 2025

THE podcast: university libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change

Learn about the efforts of US librarians to protect valuable public data from sudden erasure by the Trump administration and a pioneering project which saw a UK university partner with a local council to create a joint library that is open to anyone

By kiera.obrien, 10 July, 2025

Five tips when embedding gamification in the classroom

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Gamification and game-based learning can centre students in the learning experience and improve university enrolment rates. Here’s how to get started

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 10 July, 2025

Questions to ask when designing collaborative online learning experiences

Practical steps for designing meaningful online learning experiences with external collaborators that help students develop essential competencies

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By Eliza.Compton, 10 July, 2025

Is graduate employability a core university priority?

Universities, once judged primarily on the quality of their academic outcomes, are now also expected to prepare students for the workplace. Here’s how higher education is adapting to changing pressures

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 9 July, 2025

Use AI to refine educational video content

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In the digital era, educational videos have become a key element of online and blended classes. Amy Chong outlines how generative AI can be a game changer for creating engaging, adaptable video content

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The latest insights from academics and university staff around the world

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Guidance on the design and delivery of quality courses

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By kiera.obrien, 14 July, 2025

Tap into game dynamics in nurse training

Learn lessons from the gaming world to structure nursing courses, strengthening student engagement and improving pass rates

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 8 July, 2025

To combat ‘zombie scrolling’, integrate social media into your teaching

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Transform Gen Z students from mindless scrollers to mindful scholars with this guide to maximising the features of each social media platform in university teaching and learning

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 8 July, 2025

Go beyond play and engage students with game-based learning

Use the power of games and game elements to engage students in learning and deepen their understanding. Here’s how

By Eliza.Compton, 3 July, 2025

‘As a teacher of responsible business, I’m banning GenAI in my classroom’

We need our students to develop intellectual curiosity, to respect each other enough to want to hear each other, and become informed, thoughtful citizens, writes Maja Korica. Generative AI is getting in the way of that

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4minutes

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Laura.Duckett, 14 July, 2025

Is the dissertation dead? If so, what are the alternatives?

Dissertation alternatives, such as capstone projects and applied group-based projects, could better prepare graduates for their future careers. Discover what these might look like

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 11 July, 2025

How reflective remediation can set medical students up for success

A workshop designed to help struggling students reflect on their mid-term assessment shortcomings led to 86 per cent of participants passing their end-of-year exam. See how it worked

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 7 July, 2025

How to get your students writing stellar social policy analysis reports

Policy analysis equips social work students with the skills to critically assess, influence, and advocate for equitable policies. Read how to demystify the process

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 30 June, 2025

Test students’ understanding, not their memory

Exams have become more about students’ ability to recall answers to questions asked in past papers rather than testing their understanding of the knowledge they gained. Here’s how to challenge their cognitive ability instead

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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 Laura.Duckett, 13 May, 2025

Less is more when it comes to AI in teaching

As more educators adopt AI, the risk of becoming overwhelmed by the tools increases. Here are four practical strategies to prevent this

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 9 July, 2025

Use AI to refine educational video content

In the digital era, educational videos have become a key element of online and blended classes. Amy Chong outlines how generative AI can be a game changer for creating engaging, adaptable video content

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6minutes

By kiera.obrien, 1 July, 2025

Ready your teaching for the AI era with this six-part framework

AI can help educators reclaim what they love most about teaching – but they need to approach it with an intentional mindset. The six steps of the THRIVE framework can guide the way

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 27 June, 2025

Machine v human skills: what do we teach now?

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Human-centred abilities such as curiosity, adaptability and self-reflection are rising in importance as AI threatens to automate routine tasks. Here are ways educators can prepare students for the workforce of the future

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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, 17 January, 2025

Eight steps to launch a student-led peer-review journal

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To help PhD students gain the skills required for publication and improve research literacy, consider an in-house academic journal

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 30 June, 2025

The unexpected benefits of academic blogging

Academic blogging can open doors to collaboration and career growth. Discover its benefits, and learn how to build a culture that supports it.

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 30 June, 2025

Keeping your research relevant in an accelerating news cycle

When publishing is slow but world events move quickly, how can scholars ensure their work will be read and cited and contribute to academic discussion?

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By Eliza.Compton, 21 March, 2024

Open research: what is it, really?

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Open research principles aim to foster openness, transparency, replicability and accountability, writes Steven Vidovic. Here, he offers a fresh perspective along with practices to establish trust in research and foster collaborations and future opportunities

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6minutes

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By Eliza.Compton, 14 July, 2025

Why parents and carers networks matter to university staff

Advocacy, activities, peer support and safe spaces are among the reasons to institute a network for university faculty and staff with caring responsibilities

By kiera.obrien, 11 July, 2025

Every student can benefit from an entrepreneurial mindset

To develop the next generation of entrepreneurs, universities need to nurture the right mindset in students of all disciplines. Follow these tips to embed entrepreneurial education

By Eliza.Compton, 25 June, 2025

‘An academic career is not a heptathlon’

The secret to establishing a career in academia is focus and deliberate choices, whether the path is into research, teaching or impact. Here, Robert MacIntosh explains why persistence and planning are more important than ever

By miranda.prynne, 1 April, 2025

Is your academic career cleared for take off?

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Academic career advice to help you reach new heights in higher education, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating teaching and research pathways

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7minutes

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By kiera.obrien, 14 March, 2025

Diversity isn’t a one-off task, it’s a learning journey

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With diversity practices under threat, where can universities go from here? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O. Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learning

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5minutes

By miranda.prynne, 20 August, 2021

A pedagogy of kindness: the cornerstone for student learning and wellness

Advice on developing a pedagogy with care and compassion at its core

Fiona Rawle outlines a pedagogy founded on human connection, care and compassion that improves student learning outcomes

By Eliza.Compton, 4 July, 2025

Empowering academics for greater student success

Student success initiatives traditionally focus just on the students. Empowering academics with effective engagement tools opens another pathway for scaling up success

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By Laura.Duckett, 4 April, 2025

Not all students want to fit in, but every student wants to matter

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Making students feel they matter can dramatically improve lecture attendance. Here are ways to do it

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5minutes

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What international students need to flourish

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By kiera.obrien, 19 December, 2024

Create an online learning environment international students feel comfortable in

For international students, navigating online learning is just another challenge among the many they’re already facing. Rajeev Kamineni offers advice based on his own learning journey

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 13 June, 2025

Just call me Alex! Why dropping the ‘professor’ could boost students’ confidence

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When students are allowed to address teachers by their first name, it can calm nerves and encourage even the quietest voices to join the conversation

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 2 August, 2024

Improving the digital experience for Black international students

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Strategies UK institutions should take to enable Black international students’ smooth transition into university

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 14 November, 2024

Measuring the environmental impact of student relocation

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A simple but robust tool and methodology can help universities calculate the carbon emissions from student travel when they relocate for study

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By miranda.prynne, 10 July, 2025

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Campus brings together expert advice from academics, university staff, and our Campus+ partners. Covering key areas of higher education - from teaching and research to sustainability and access - our written articles, short videos and podcasts help educators, researchers and administrators navigate challenges and drive change within their universities.