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By Laura.Duckett , 27 May, 2026

Boosting AI literacy across your institution

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AI literacy goes far beyond basic prompt writing. Learn strategies for building understanding of how AI tools work, how to use them effectively to support teaching, learning and research, where their limitations lie and the ethical implications surrounding their use

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 29 May, 2026

Why AI adoption in universities is really a question of trust

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To encourage AI use that aligns with institutional policies, university governance must prioritise transparency, usability and academic autonomy. Learn how

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 28 May, 2026

‘Employability is more than getting a job’

Careers services go beyond preparing students for immediate graduate positions. They equip students to navigate their professional lives over time, to progress and adapt through change. Gemma Kenyon explains the nuances of delivering employability at scale

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 28 May, 2026

How do we teach AI literacy when students already think they’re experts?

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Students don’t need help from their educators to keep up with AI. But what we can do is encourage them to question it more. Here’s how

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 27 May, 2026

Defining and developing students’ critical AI literacy

By the time they arrive at university, most students are using AI. So, with the lines between AI use and original work increasingly blurred, academia now needs to teach them how to use the tools critically

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 27 May, 2026

Why faculty support should look more like a writing centre

Why do institutions invest in peer writing support for students but not for staff? Anne Brubaker makes the case for a more formalised approach to faculty writing support

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 27 May, 2026

Build AI and information literacy through targeted library support

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How student-centred AI literacy programmmes can build confidence, critical thinking and playful learning

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By kiera.obrien , 27 May, 2026

In AI-enabled healthcare education, critical thinking comes first

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As technology shapes the future of healthcare, how can we embed the skills tomorrow’s medical staff will need? Find out how here

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By Eliza.Compton , 26 May, 2026

‘The first step is to understand what supervisors and students need’

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Many academics have limited access to structured training in doctoral supervision. Here, Paul Clarkson and Tahrima Hossain offer takeaways from designing a supervisor development programme

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By Laura.Duckett , 26 May, 2026

Extend reality to make learning more meaningful

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To meet the challenges of the modern workplace, students need to encounter environments that simulate professional scenarios during their studies. Read about how to design extended reality activities that boost a range of discipline-specific skills

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By kiera.obrien , 26 May, 2026

How to articulate a clear identity for university libraries – and why it matters

In the digital era, the identity of the library has become blurred. Here’s how to emphasise its distinctiveness, writes John Cox

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By miranda.prynne , 25 May, 2026

Why do university websites drive international students away?

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For most international students, the university journey begins not on campus, but online. Nirma Jayawardena offers insights on how institutions can improve their websites for overseas students, based on a recent study

By Laura.Duckett , 25 May, 2026

How to choose the right AI tools for teaching

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Educators are not always aware of the implications of using the latest shiny AI tool. Laura Milne offers guidance on balancing educational value with institutional priorities

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Eliza.Compton , 26 May, 2026

‘The first step is to understand what supervisors and students need’

Many academics have limited access to structured training in doctoral supervision. Here, Paul Clarkson and Tahrima Hossain offer takeaways from designing a supervisor development programme

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 25 May, 2026

Empower students in their practical learning

Help your students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice by giving them ownership of the experience

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 4 December, 2025

The practicalities of co-creation with students

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A guide to collaborating with students to shape teaching, curricula and assessments, and support research, based on insights from academics who are successfully using co-creation all over the world

By Laura.Duckett , 8 December, 2025

Team teaching 101

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When faculty collaborate in the classroom, students gain multiple perspectives on complex material while new academics learn the craft of teaching from more experienced colleagues

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Eliza.Compton , 22 May, 2026

Assessing critical thinking in critical times

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The advent of generative AI plus questions about the relevance of higher education call for a closer look at how critical thinking skills are taught and measured. Kate Williams offers ways to level up traditional assessment formats

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By kiera.obrien , 19 May, 2026

The key to reducing exam anxiety? Better communication

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Anxiety about assessment is leaving more students feeling overwhelmed. Ease the pressure with clarity, consistency and care

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By Eliza.Compton , 7 May, 2026

‘Small changes in assessment design can make thinking visible’

Many concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity and authorship have focused on controlling the tool rather than reconsidering the task, writes Nicole Brownlie. Here, she offers a shift to assess process, not just answers

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By Eliza.Compton , 19 March, 2025

When essay feedback does more harm than good

Tired of asking for more scope, depth and flow with no improvement in students’ writing? Maybe the problem is not the students but your feedback

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

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By Laura.Duckett , 29 May, 2026

Why AI adoption in universities is really a question of trust

To encourage AI use that aligns with institutional policies, university governance must prioritise transparency, usability and academic autonomy. Learn how

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 28 May, 2026

How do we teach AI literacy when students already think they’re experts?

Students don’t need help from their educators to keep up with AI. But what we can do is encourage them to question it more. Here’s how

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 27 May, 2026

Defining and developing students’ critical AI literacy

By the time they arrive at university, most students are using AI. So, with the lines between AI use and original work increasingly blurred, academia now needs to teach them how to use the tools critically

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 27 May, 2026

Build AI and information literacy through targeted library support

How student-centred AI literacy programmmes can build confidence, critical thinking and playful learning

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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 , 6 February, 2026

‘Prune the tree to let the fruit stand out’

Tips on how to turn your thesis into a book – how to edit yourself, how to pitch and when to use GenAI

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 21 May, 2026

How to get your research found on Google Scholar

If people can’t find or access your work, they won’t cite it. Here, Darshan Vigneswaran explains how to ensure your academic articles surface in search and contribute to building your profile

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 9 May, 2022

What to do when an academic journal rejects your article

Nobody likes negative feedback but rejection is not all bad. Here is how to see rejection of your article by a peer-reviewed journal as an opportunity

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By Eliza.Compton , 24 May, 2022

Streamline your research using academic search engines

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Specialist search engines can put the most relevant literature at your fingertips, but which is the best one for you, and how can you optimise your searches?

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By miranda.prynne , 27 May, 2026

Why faculty support should look more like a writing centre

Why do institutions invest in peer writing support for students but not for staff? Anne Brubaker makes the case for a more formalised approach to faculty writing support

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 15 May, 2026

A guide to academic presentations for first-timers and nervous novices

Even when a presentation doesn’t go to plan, the experience can offer lessons about content, preparation and reflections on effective ways to communicate your research to an audience

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 15 May, 2026

What new lecturers need to develop their teaching

Dialogic, developmental feedback can accelerate new lecturers’ confidence, pedagogic judgement and professional growth. Here’s how

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 12 May, 2026

Dear educators, Gen Z here. Could you please teach us like it’s 2026?

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Learning has changed drastically in the past five years, but teaching practices haven’t caught up. From your students’ perspective, here’s how to adapt

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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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 , 5 May, 2026

How can we embed students’ ‘cultural wealth’ in STEM teaching?

How can educators build on the knowledge, skills and personal assets students bring to the classroom? Sarah Rodriguez offers practical, adaptable strategies

By Laura.Duckett , 5 May, 2026

Developing more nuanced research on and for LGBTQ+ staff

Strengthening data collection on LGBTQ+ staff supports fairer, more responsive equality policies. Emma Jones and Simon Lock outline strategies

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 1 May, 2026

The power of the nudge to move EDI from strategy to practice

Nudges make the inclusive option easier for staff to take. Find five tips to embed them here

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4minutes

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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton , 2 December, 2025

Far from home, but not alone: peer mentoring to ease culture shock for international students

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Upper-year student mentors can provide freshmen mentees with practical tools to settle into a new environment, manage their mental health, navigate the workload and stay grounded throughout their medical studies

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne , 25 May, 2026

Why do university websites drive international students away?

For most international students, the university journey begins not on campus, but online. Nirma Jayawardena offers insights on how institutions can improve their websites for overseas students, based on a recent study

By kiera.obrien , 7 May, 2026

Four ways to make sure international students understand your teaching

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While all students have to grapple with new terminology, those speaking in an additional language have an extra hurdle to understanding. Find out how to tweak your teaching to better support them

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 4 May, 2026

How to confront bias about international students

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Diversity in higher education does not automatically lead to inclusion. Read about how subtle biases shape multicultural classrooms and how to address them

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4minutes

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By miranda.prynne , 21 May, 2026

Campus Talks: How to create university assessments that serve learning

David Boud shares insights on feedback, assessment and learning

Learn what constitutes good feedback and how to get students actively engaged in learning from their assessments

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43minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 7 May, 2026

Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor

Katerina Standish is this week's Campus Talks guest

An advocate for professional development of graduate supervision skills shares advice for new and seasoned research supervisors as well as what institutions can do to foster community and excellence

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42minutes

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 Eliza.Compton , 3 April, 2024

Campus webinar: How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority

Three lifelong learning experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the traditional degree pathway

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