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By Tony.Sablan , 9 November, 2026

How co-teaching can improve your teaching practice

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Co-teaching can help students but it can also do wonders for educators, giving them immediate, helpful feedback, new methods to explore and fresh perspectives on problems

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By kiera.obrien , 9 November, 2026

AI marking assistants: the future of assessment or not fit for purpose?

Agentic AI can make marking more efficient – but what are we losing in the process? Find out why human judgement is still key

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 9 November, 2026

How to write university social media guidelines that academics will use

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Guidelines should focus on the grey areas that staff encounter, with clear examples, escalation routes and enough flexibility to respect academic independence, says Khulya Sabirli

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By kiera.obrien , 9 November, 2026

It’s good to talk: the power of action learning sets in educator development

Protected time for peer questioning can help educators rethink teaching challenges, build collegial relationships and develop inclusive practice. Find out how to embed action learning sets in academic development

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6minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 7 November, 2026

Social mobility through career readiness: techniques to help students get there

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Students might not acquire professional interpersonal skills on their own. So, if universities are serious about social mobility, they need to give learners opportunities to practise before they meet with prospective employers

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By Eliza.Compton , 6 November, 2026

Ducking out of the algorithm: how observing nature develops students’ sustained focus

Could asking politics students to watch ducks and squirrels help them resist screens and extend their attention? Eloise Harding used a fieldwork-based assessment that drew on their curiosity and critical thinking skills to find out

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By Laura.Duckett , 6 November, 2026

What about students who can’t take a placement year?

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Ways for academics and careers teams to support students juggling multiple responsibilities, including helping them recognise and articulate the skills they gain beyond their studies

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By kiera.obrien , 6 November, 2026

Recognise, respond and reflect: spot students struggling in the classroom

How educators can identify struggling students, even in online classes – and what to do about it

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By Tony.Sablan , 5 November, 2026

Using classroom charters to support inclusive learning: four approaches

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Drafting a classroom charter brings students into conversations about expectations, belonging and participation that often prove more valuable than the resulting document

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By Laura.Duckett , 5 November, 2026

Level the playing field for BTEC students entering university

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A cross-sectoral shared commitment to improving transition, retention and academic preparedness can help universities better serve BTEC entrants, says Chris Johnson

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By Eliza.Compton , 5 November, 2026

Campus Talks: How interdisciplinary research can benefit early career academics

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An award-winning early career researcher offers ways to navigate publishing, funding, geography and methodologies outside your discipline, and why junior academics should be ambitious

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By kiera.obrien , 5 November, 2026

The hidden emotional labour of the hourly paid lecturer

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Dealing with the uncertainty and precarity of part-time and hourly paid lecturer roles can take a mental toll. Here’s how it can shape the career paths of early career academics

By Laura.Duckett , 4 November, 2026

A checklist for inclusive classroom discussions

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Many students stay quiet in class discussions because they are unsure about how to contribute. A simple checklist can help

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Laura.Duckett , 1 September, 2026

How to redesign a university curriculum at scale

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Industries are being shaped by AI, climate change and demographic and geopolitical shifts. We must redesign curricula to better prepare graduates, says Kathryn Woods

By Eliza.Compton , 12 June, 2026

A framework for ensuring student AI proficiency

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The question is no longer whether students will use AI after graduation but to what extent. So, how can universities best ensure that students are workforce-ready?

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By Laura.Duckett , 4 November, 2026

A checklist for inclusive classroom discussions

Many students stay quiet in class discussions because they are unsure about how to contribute. A simple checklist can help

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By Laura.Duckett , 2 November, 2026

Beyond analysis: let’s teach business students to act

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How to help postgraduate students interpret real-time data and system behaviour to detect early warning signals, identify emerging disruptions and guide decisions – rather than simply report after the fact

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Eliza.Compton , 6 November, 2026

Ducking out of the algorithm: how observing nature develops students’ sustained focus

Could asking politics students to watch ducks and squirrels help them resist screens and extend their attention? Eloise Harding used a fieldwork-based assessment that drew on their curiosity and critical thinking skills to find out

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 4 November, 2026

The coordinates that reorient learning in an AI-enabled world

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AI has reshaped how knowledge is produced and assessed, so educators need to reconsider where teaching can add value. Here’s how curriculum reform works on a new map

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By kiera.obrien , 14 May, 2026

Reframe assessment as part of learning

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How to model assessment as a tool for learning as well as a method of evaluation, in a GenAI-enabled world

By kiera.obrien , 5 May, 2026

GenAI has destroyed grading – and it’s made me a better instructor

Instead of a six-page research paper turned in at the end of a course, here’s how to focus on the real-time learning that happens between leaps of understanding and moments of doubt

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

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By Eliza.Compton , 14 July, 2026

‘AI raises the premium on empathy-driven engineering’

As knowledge becomes increasingly accessible, engineering students will need deep understanding and intrapersonal intelligence to make product-design decisions with end users in mind

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By kiera.obrien , 9 November, 2026

AI marking assistants: the future of assessment or not fit for purpose?

Agentic AI can make marking more efficient – but what are we losing in the process? Find out why human judgement is still key

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 November, 2026

‘Universities must manufacture the work experience AI is deleting’

Telling students to become more AI literate does little good if the labour market offers them fewer entry-level roles where they can develop professional judgement. Gleb Tsipursky offers a strategy to fill the gap

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By Laura.Duckett , 30 October, 2026

The difference between AI-proof and AI-authentic engineering education

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If engineering students are turning to AI first, educators need to think carefully about how to make classroom learning valuable. A simple four-stage approach can help, writes Salman Shahid

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

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By Eliza.Compton , 26 June, 2024

Strategies for writing a PhD dissertation: write before you’re ‘ready’

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Reading isn’t writing, and knowing about your topic isn’t writing. So, what should graduate students do to get started and make steady progress? Monique Dufour suggests practising well before it’s time to write the thesis or dissertation

By Eliza.Compton , 30 January, 2024

The double-edged sword of open access publishing

Inclusivity is seen as a benefit of open access publishing, but is this an illusion? Here, William E. Donald asks questions about who pays and what counts, and offers scenarios for a fairer journal model

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By kiera.obrien , 30 January, 2025

Anatomy of an academic book proposal

Pitch your book to publishers with an irresistible proposal. Here are all the elements you’ll need

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By kiera.obrien , 17 September, 2026

Diamond open access publishing: what it is and how to do it

For researchers interested in publishing their work with no fees for authors or readers, diamond open access publishing could be the answer. Here is a guide to the basics

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By kiera.obrien , 9 November, 2026

It’s good to talk: the power of action learning sets in educator development

Protected time for peer questioning can help educators rethink teaching challenges, build collegial relationships and develop inclusive practice. Find out how to embed action learning sets in academic development

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6minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 20 July, 2026

How to reclaim your identity after academic job loss

When a university role ends abruptly, through redundancy, restructuring or a contract that isn’t renewed, the loss can feel like grief. Victoria Gibbon shares a structured journaling exercise that helped her rebuild a professional identity

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 5 November, 2026

The hidden emotional labour of the hourly paid lecturer

Dealing with the uncertainty and precarity of part-time and hourly paid lecturer roles can take a mental toll. Here’s how it can shape the career paths of early career academics

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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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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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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By Eliza.Compton , 3 June, 2026

How to build inclusion into a transnational campus from day one

While robust EDI policies are essential, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts become truly meaningful when visible representation and everyday interactions are prioritised across the institution

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4minutes

By Tony.Sablan , 3 November, 2026

Whose knowledge counts? EDI’s role in securing linguistic and epistemic justice

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Academic conventions in speaking and writing English can disadvantage first-generation, working-class and multilingual students and scholars. Here are some practical ways to make these norms transparent, negotiable and open to critique

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By Laura.Duckett , 5 November, 2026

Level the playing field for BTEC students entering university

A cross-sectoral shared commitment to improving transition, retention and academic preparedness can help universities better serve BTEC entrants, says Chris Johnson

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What international students need to flourish

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By kiera.obrien , 4 February, 2026

Make inclusion work in practice in your global classroom

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Embed inclusivity into your course to harness the diversity of international cohorts. Here’s how

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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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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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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 , 5 November, 2026

Campus Talks: How interdisciplinary research can benefit early career academics

An award-winning early career researcher offers ways to navigate publishing, funding, geography and methodologies outside your discipline, and why junior academics should be ambitious

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30minutes

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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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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