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By kiera.obrien , 26 October, 2026

Why face-to-face lectures need to be interactive – and how to do it

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In the YouTube era, are lectures still an efficient use of classroom time? Achim I. Czerny argues they are – with a crucial twist

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By Laura.Duckett , 26 October, 2026

Demystify open research

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How to make open research feel like a natural progression of researchers’ work, rather than a high-risk, low-reward activity

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4minutes

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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By Eliza.Compton , 24 October, 2026

The best interdisciplinary research begins long before the first experiment

Investment in relationships, humility and shared purpose creates the conditions where breakthrough science can flourish, argues Jacob Barney

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By kiera.obrien , 23 October, 2026

Questions academics should ask when looking for a book publisher

With so many academic publishers out there, how can you decide which one aligns with your values? Here’s what to consider

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By Laura.Duckett , 23 October, 2026

Beyond red ink: how better feedback can transform doctoral supervision

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The aim is not to facilitate a perfect thesis through increasingly detailed comments but to develop researchers who can question advice, respond thoughtfully to criticism and make informed decisions about their work, writes Yakubu Salifu

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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 Tony.Sablan , 22 October, 2026

Overcome reading reluctance with in-class tasks

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While no replacement for tackling long texts, short reading sessions build confidence, boost students’ learning and improve their analysis, synthesis and discussion

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By Laura.Duckett , 22 October, 2026

Develop students’ oracy with these activities

Oracy skills can empower graduates to contribute meaningfully to societal challenges in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world, says Paul Demetriou, who shares practical advice

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By kiera.obrien , 22 October, 2026

Five tips to integrate sustainability education into your curricula

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Sustainability education is vitally important, yet often faces roadblocks in practice. Get started with education for sustainable development with these tips

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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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By Tony.Sablan , 21 October, 2026

Strong labs are built on shared ownership – with students as collaborators

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Students learn more, contribute more and mature as scientists when given active roles rather than supporting parts in research teams

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By Laura.Duckett , 21 October, 2026

The power of feedback to build belonging in online learning

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Connection in online learning does not happen accidentally; we must design and nurture it through feedback. Because good feedback conveys attention, recognition and care, write María de Lourdes Gómez Calvo and Estefannía Garza Tamez

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Laura.Duckett , 22 October, 2026

Develop students’ oracy with these activities

Oracy skills can empower graduates to contribute meaningfully to societal challenges in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world, says Paul Demetriou, who shares practical advice

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By kiera.obrien , 22 October, 2026

Five tips to integrate sustainability education into your curricula

Sustainability education is vitally important, yet often faces roadblocks in practice. Get started with education for sustainable development with these tips

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By Laura.Duckett , 20 October, 2026

Make learning fun with mini whiteboards

The portable, double-sided and easily wipeable mini whiteboard offers a tactile alternative to its big brother at the front of the classroom, promoting active learning in groups of all sizes

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4minutes

By Tony.Sablan , 22 October, 2026

Overcome reading reluctance with in-class tasks

While no replacement for tackling long texts, short reading sessions build confidence, boost students’ learning and improve their analysis, synthesis and discussion

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4minutes

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By Eliza.Compton , 22 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class

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 , 1 July, 2026

Stop investigating, start teaching

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Trying to detect whether a student has misused AI in their work is a wasted effort, from which no one benefits, writes B. Jean Mandernach. She proposes a different approach focused on finding out what students truly understand

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By Eliza.Compton , 16 October, 2026

‘The more I improved my instructions, the better they worked as AI prompts’

Clear instructions tell students about the assessment task, its purpose and its criteria for success, but they also give a large language model a checklist for optimisation. Soohyun Ahn offers advice for navigating educators’ two audiences

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By Eliza.Compton , 19 October, 2026

Help undergraduates sustain critical AI use under deadline pressure

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When assignments are due, students might be tempted to skip checks and reflection when they turn to AI tools for support. Here’s a five-stage framework to deter shortcuts

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

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By kiera.obrien , 26 October, 2026

Why face-to-face lectures need to be interactive – and how to do it

In the YouTube era, are lectures still an efficient use of classroom time? Achim I. Czerny argues they are – with a crucial twist

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 3 September, 2026

How document-grounded AI can support inclusive learning

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When educators restrict an AI model to a defined collection of trusted inputs, they can introduce students to academic materials in a flexible and interactive way. Here, Imran Khan shares five practical insights

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By Eliza.Compton , 16 October, 2026

‘The more I improved my instructions, the better they worked as AI prompts’

Clear instructions tell students about the assessment task, its purpose and its criteria for success, but they also give a large language model a checklist for optimisation. Soohyun Ahn offers advice for navigating educators’ two audiences

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 7 September, 2026

Teaching AI use in music for intercultural perspectives

One way to navigate the tension between fear of AI’s impact on creativity and using it to enhance these processes is to take a human-centred approach to its use. Hyesoo Yoo explains

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

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By kiera.obrien , 23 October, 2026

Questions academics should ask when looking for a book publisher

With so many academic publishers out there, how can you decide which one aligns with your values? Here’s what to consider

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By dene.mullen , 26 July, 2023

Open access is inevitable – only the ‘how’ remains up for discussion

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Scholarly knowledge is produced mainly at taxpayers’ expense. Why they should have to pay again to read it remains a mystery, writes Peter Baldwin

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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

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By Eliza.Compton , 20 June, 2025

How to write even when the words won’t come

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Books, articles and grant proposals do not arrive in a single stroke. They are created, like sculptures, through a thousand small movements. Here, Catherine De Vries explains how to develop ‘skill power’

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By Eliza.Compton , 26 October, 2026

The best teachers never stop learning

Teaching excellence isn’t something you achieve, but rather something you continually practise and hone. Kim Loeffert explains

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By Eliza.Compton , 18 July, 2026

A ‘buffet’ model of faculty development to support evolving use of AI

A flexible, agile approach to AI skills development allows faculty and students to choose the guidance, resources and learning opportunities that best fit their roles and contexts

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By Eliza.Compton , 3 September, 2026

Redefining success in academia

Advice for looking beyond the traditional academic career trajectory and forging your own path to success in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 19 October, 2026

Academic work-life balance isn’t just about reducing the load

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With the right institutional support, a demanding academic role can enrich home life. Here’s how

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Eliza.Compton , 15 October, 2026

For impactful teaching, remove barriers to learning – one decision at a time

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Students can find information almost anywhere, but instructors provide something worth coming into the classroom for: meaningful relationships, authentic context and shared experiences. Matt Nowinski explains

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By Eliza.Compton , 11 June, 2026

LGBTQ+ inclusion that extends beyond Pride

Advice for ensuring LGBTQ+ staff and students feel seen and supported across teaching, research and all other facets of university life throughout the year

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By Eliza.Compton , 14 September, 2026

‘Belonging should not mean only that students feel welcome’

Universal design for learning ensures students are not only present but able to participate. Taking her cue from a South Korean television series, Sunah Cho uses three questions to address the ‘kkakdugi’ problem in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 28 August, 2026

Stop making assumptions about students

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By designing assumptions out of the welcome experience, we can better prepare students to navigate the transition to university. Kelly Edmunds and Lucy Kemp offer practical strategies

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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton , 23 October, 2026

Practical advice for supporting international students

For international students to thrive in their studies, they need holistic support that integrates language development and cultural exchange

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4minutes

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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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 6 October, 2026

How a silent card game helps students develop intercultural communication skills

A game built on gesture can speak volumes about hidden norms and the skills to navigate them because it converts an abstract concept into personal experience

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 11 September, 2026

Multilingualism is a strength in teaching

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Language proficiency does not equal professional competence. Here’s how to use linguistic skills to teach and rethink what makes a good teacher

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By Eliza.Compton , 22 October, 2026

Campus Talks: Teaching strategies to get students reading and speaking up in class

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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58minutes

By miranda.prynne , 10 September, 2026

Campus Talks: Academic career advice from a university leader, ‘Be curious, be useful, bring evidence’

Harriet Dunbar-Morris talks about academic careers on the Campus Talks podcast

Learn about the career-building secrets of a university leader who has taken a less conventional path through academia

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