Higher Education Insight and Advice

Carousel Item

Image

Podcast-graphic.png

Title

Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education

Link

Listen now /campus/campus-talks-why-small-changes-make-big-difference-accessibility-higher…

Image

spotlight 160426-2100x1100 (1).jpg

Title

Make learning accessible to all in higher education

Link

Image

Podcast-graphic.png

Title

Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder

Link

Listen now /campus/campus-talks-where-research-meets-enterprise-lessons-successful-spinout…

Image

spotlight-260402-2100x1100px.jpg

Title

A step-by-step guide to commercialising your research

Link

Image

Podcast-graphic.png

Title

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

Link

Image

THE_IHE_Campus_Carousel asset_2400x1350px_Bars 1.jpg

Title

Find HE insight from academics and university staff on Campus

Link

Learn more /campus/about-campus

Image

people (1).png

Title

Do your faculty and staff have expertise to share? Join Campus+

Link

Find out more /campus/partners

Section Title

Academic voices and higher education insights

By Eliza.Compton , 28 April, 2026

How to redesign law exams for students with ADHD

Red-headed female student looking unhappy in an exam

Long closed-book examinations are at odds with how the brains of students with ADHD work, writes Malak Benslama-Dabdoub. Here, she explains how to create assessment that tests the target skills

By kiera.obrien , 28 April, 2026

Being a beginner is hard. Let’s make it easier for our students

Tips and strategies for helping students move beyond the fear of making a mistake – and feel more willing to try

Reading time

5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 28 April, 2026

From theory to judgement: using role play to assess students’ decision-making skills

Students can explain theories. But can they challenge them? A structured role-play approach helps assess critical thinking, professional judgement and decision-making – skills that traditional assessments often miss

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 27 April, 2026

How should universities define AI proficiency?

AI literacy is increasingly seen as fundamental knowledge for students. How can educators set the parameters that ensure proficient use of artificial intelligence across the institution, regardless of discipline? Junghwan Kim offers advice

Reading time

4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 27 April, 2026

Outreach programmes that lay STEM pathways and strengthen research skills

Help local schools build the foundations for future STEM students, address regional issues and hone your students’ research management skills – all with outreach activities. Here’s how

Reading time

5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 27 April, 2026

When pedagogy meets extended reality: a quick guide

How to design extended reality experiences with clear pedagogical intent, immersing students in worlds that develop decision-making skills, deepen learning and prepare them for the workplace

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 April, 2026

‘AI should support student services, not impersonate them’

Woman talking into smartphone, AI as student support

Are universities ready for GenAI in student support? When chatbots seem to offer a scalable, cost-effective way to meet rising demand for student support, universities need to consider how to shape their use without outsourcing care or increasing risk

By Laura.Duckett , 24 April, 2026

Five things supervisors can do for struggling PhD students

A research supervisor sitting at her desk smiling to camera

Doctoral students can find the slow and often uncertain nature of research challenging. Supervisors can ease distress by rethinking how the doctorate is framed, structured and experienced

Reading time

5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 24 April, 2026

Five steps to embed GenAI literacy for university librarians

A woman works at a laptop in a library setting

The library can be the perfect place to promote GenAI literacy, not only for students but for academics too. These five steps can help

Reading time

5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 23 April, 2026

Why business schools need to rethink how they teach law

In an age of lawfare and regulatory complexity, legal literacy has become a core managerial skill. Yet most law professors teaching in business schools receive no preparation for the job. It is time to change that, writes Maximiliano Marzetti

By kiera.obrien , 23 April, 2026

Are your students disengaging – or is it their personality type?

A struggling student works late at her desk

Students who seem lazy or like late starters may simply be wired differently. Find out how to meet them where they are

Reading time

4minutes

Become a Campus+ contributing partner

Find out more

By Laura.Duckett , 23 April, 2026

Students are asking for AI guidance, not just policy

A female student on her laptop smiling to camera

The defining educational challenge of this decade is to equip students to use AI ethically, critically and efficiently, write Mahmoud Elkhodr and Ergun Gide. Here, they offer a way forward

By miranda.prynne , 23 April, 2026

Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education

Katherine Aquino speaks on the Campus Talks podcast

Find out why individual actions hold the key to moving higher education institutions from compliance to success for disabled students

Fixed position of content

Section Title

The latest insights from academics and university staff around the world

See all link

/keywords/course-design-and-delivery

Guidance on teaching design and delivery

Resources

By Eliza.Compton , 21 March, 2026

Awareness to action: how to embed sustainability in university teaching

Almost every educator is already teaching aspects of sustainability, whether or not they name it as such, writes Esther Canónico. Here, she shares ways to include the SDGs in curricula so the learning is meaningful for students and their future careers

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 23 April, 2026

Why business schools need to rethink how they teach law

In an age of lawfare and regulatory complexity, legal literacy has become a core managerial skill. Yet most law professors teaching in business schools receive no preparation for the job. It is time to change that, writes Maximiliano Marzetti

By Eliza.Compton , 16 April, 2026

Using universal design for learning to alleviate disclosure reluctance

Good looking male student in a university class

Designing courses accessibly from the ground up reduces the pressure on neurodivergent students to disclose in order to succeed, writes Luis Paterson

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 14 April, 2026

Why flexibility is essential for accessible teaching

A mother on her laptop while her son plays next to her

Rigid course structures can shut students out. Designing for flexibility helps ensure that those juggling work, care and study have a fair chance to succeed

Reading time

4minutes

See all link

keywords/assessment-and-quality-assurance

Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

Resources

By Eliza.Compton , 22 April, 2026

How to support students to learn from, with, about and beyond AI

Blocks showing man making path between bombs to idea

Educators should not be competing with chatbots and large language models. Instead, a continuum can help them guide students from passive learning from AI to synthesising information alongside it

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 2 February, 2026

Let professors play: the case for sandbox classes in HE

Students working on a project together in class

Some of the most powerful innovations in teaching don’t come from policy mandates – they come from freedom to play, writes Danny Oppenheimer

By kiera.obrien , 13 March, 2026

Ten tips for embedding retrieval practice in university teaching

A student sits in front of a laptop, covered in Post-It notes

Despite the benefits of retrieval practice, students still tend to opt for more passive strategies. Here’s how to embed retrieval in your classroom to show them its power

Reading time

5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 16 April, 2026

Assessment isn’t a finish line, it’s a learning process

Many assessments only measure what students already know. Here’s how to structure feedback-rich, iterative tasks to help students develop the skills to improve

Reading time

5minutes

See all link

/keywords/artificial-intelligence

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

Resources

By Eliza.Compton , 27 April, 2026

How should universities define AI proficiency?

AI literacy is increasingly seen as fundamental knowledge for students. How can educators set the parameters that ensure proficient use of artificial intelligence across the institution, regardless of discipline? Junghwan Kim offers advice

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 April, 2026

‘AI should support student services, not impersonate them’

Are universities ready for GenAI in student support? When chatbots seem to offer a scalable, cost-effective way to meet rising demand for student support, universities need to consider how to shape their use without outsourcing care or increasing risk

By kiera.obrien , 24 April, 2026

Five steps to embed GenAI literacy for university librarians

The library can be the perfect place to promote GenAI literacy, not only for students but for academics too. These five steps can help

Reading time

5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 23 April, 2026

Students are asking for AI guidance, not just policy

The defining educational challenge of this decade is to equip students to use AI ethically, critically and efficiently, write Mahmoud Elkhodr and Ergun Gide. Here, they offer a way forward

See all link

/keywords/publishing-tips

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

Resources

By kiera.obrien , 11 June, 2025

How to promote your book with confidence

Promoting your book or research paper requires different skills from those needed to produce it. Here’s everything you need to know

Reading time

5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 10 February, 2026

Peer feedback is the secret weapon for better academic writing

Harness the power of your academic community to hone your arguments, sharpen your writing and develop your critical thinking

Reading time

5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 25 February, 2026

Why turn your thesis into a book?

Publishing a book can boost your profile as a researcher, improve your h-index and increase your competitiveness on the job market. Here, Jessica Gildersleeve walks through the steps from thesis to book

Reading time

5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 8 April, 2024

Researchers need support to change the world – here’s how to provide it

A bird's eye view of a table with reports and laptops

To generate world-changing research, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Research and Innovation Office took on the role of fostering collaboration and allocation of resources to allow their academics to focus completely on their work. Lixin Situ outlines how to provide support.

Reading time

4minutes

See all link

/keywords/career-advice

Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

Resources

By miranda.prynne , 1 April, 2026

What you need to know about securing investment for your spin out

Young researcher making a business pitch

Venture capitalists are ‘completely different beasts’ to grant bodies so academic founders need to embrace a new style of pitching if they are to secure funding for their companies, as Tim Witney explains

By Laura.Duckett , 21 April, 2026

From research to reach: working with marketing and comms teams

A researcher being interviewed for a podcast

If research is to shape public debate, support students and inform society, academics must learn how to collaborate with marketing and communications teams to extend its reach beyond the journal page, says Bertha Martínez

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 29 January, 2026

What I wish I’d known before becoming a programme leader

University teacher helping two multiracial students

Becoming a programme leader means learning to lead without line management, protecting your boundaries, and playing the long game. Here, Tom Chapman reflects on what he’s learned during two decades in the role

Reading time

5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 15 April, 2026

How a science communication competition changed my career path

To connect with scientists all over the world, hone your public speaking skills and improve public trust in science, a science communication competition could be the answer. Find out more here

Reading time

4minutes

See all link

/keywords/diversity-and-inclusion-work

Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

Resources

By Eliza.Compton , 23 March, 2026

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

Illustration of faces in blues and greens

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

Reading time

3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 April, 2026

Educators must model inclusive pedagogy

Belonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice Seuwou

By Laura.Duckett , 20 April, 2026

‘Chinese students have plenty to say – when the conditions are right’

Two Chinese students working together on a latop

Silence in the classroom does not always signal disengagement. Learn about cultural and linguistic reasons behind low participation and strategies to better support multilingual learners

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 19 March, 2026

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

A teacher at the front of class interacting with a room full of students

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

Reading time

4minutes

See all link

/keywords/international-students

What international students need to flourish

Resources

By kiera.obrien , 4 February, 2026

Make inclusion work in practice in your global classroom

Students listen attentively during a class

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

Reading time

5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 February, 2026

How sustained mentoring can drive international students’ success

Two Asian students in a coffee shop looking at a laptop

True integration for international students doesn’t happen during orientation week. It takes place over months and years, through ongoing mentorship, cultural events and year-round academic-career scaffolding

Reading time

4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 18 March, 2025

Go live on social media to engage with prospective students

A teacher live streaming from a smart phone

Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable content to structuring sessions and encouraging interaction

Reading time

4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 13 April, 2026

When a university TNE library is as much diplomat as database

Male South Asian student in university library

On a transnational university campus, the library can be a space that encourages intellectual risk-taking, engagement with equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, and collaboration on global challenges such as the climate crisis

Reading time

4minutes

See all link

series/live-content

Webinars and podcasts: live conversations providing practical advice for higher education professionals

Resources

By miranda.prynne , 23 April, 2026

Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education

Find out why individual actions hold the key to moving higher education institutions from compliance to success for disabled students

By miranda.prynne , 9 April, 2026

Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder

Ashutosh Chilkoti speaks on the Campus Talks podcast

Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin-out company, from a serial founder

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

Reading time

40minutes

Title

A global platform for academic voices and higher education insights

Body

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 spotlight guides, written articles, short videos and podcasts help educators, researchers and administrators navigate challenges and drive change within their universities.