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By miranda.prynne, 25 March, 2026

Move beyond tokenism to embed patient insights in medical curricula

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Patients often help with medical and healthcare teaching – yet they are rarely involved in designing what students are taught. Find out how one university team worked with patients to co-produce a medical curriculum that strengthened educational quality and public accountability

By kiera.obrien, 25 March, 2026

Build community partnerships for safer campuses

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Employ the local community and nearby institutions to address student safety issues in a collaborative way. Here’s how

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 25 March, 2026

How to build a social transcript that helps students stand out to employers

A verified “social transcript” can turn co-curricular activity into a credible record that boosts employability. Here’s how one university designed a points-based, evidence-driven system to capture students’ real-world skills

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By Eliza.Compton, 25 March, 2026

How the artist game opens every classroom door

An effective icebreaker can set students up for confident participation throughout the semester. Here, Natalie Cummins shares a structured low-risk activity that draws in all participants

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 24 March, 2026

Multilingual learners don’t need extended time – they need intentional design

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Language barriers in the classroom can present complex challenges. Instead of placing the burden on multilingual learners, let’s commit to an institution-wide approach to support them

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 24 March, 2026

Understand the motivations involved in research-policy exchange

The rush to expand policy engagement without understanding the goals for each side risks creating structures and processes that work for no one. Here’s how to understand each other better

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 24 March, 2026

Why professional development in graduate supervision matters

Graduate supervision is not an innate byproduct of research excellence; it is a pedagogical practice that must be taught, learned, supported and refined, writes Katerina Standish

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By Laura.Duckett, 24 March, 2026

Build information literacy with AI: a teaching librarian approach

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Teach students to use AI appropriately for research tasks by showing them the tools’ strengths and limitations and by promoting critical reflection, says Callum Perry

By miranda.prynne, 23 March, 2026

Plan your route from research to market

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To successfully commercialise research, you need first to understand the different routes available for taking your findings to market and how your institution can help, as Nicolas Huber explains

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By kiera.obrien, 23 March, 2026

Using GenAI avatars to assess empathy: how it works in practice

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Could GenAI offer a new way to assess communication skills? Here’s what happened when a university team built an avatar

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By Laura.Duckett, 23 March, 2026

Every AI learning persona needs an origin story

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Anna, a fictional social responsibility consultant, mentors students analysing a company in crisis. Her story shows how thoughtfully designed AI personas can turn simple chat interactions into immersive learning experiences

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By Eliza.Compton, 23 March, 2026

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

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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

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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

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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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

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By Eliza.Compton, 19 March, 2026

Why critical visual literacy matters in a complex information landscape

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Even in teaching materials and trusted sources, images are not neutral. Here, Alexius Chia explains how to guide learners from superficial impressions to being able to critique perspective, power and intent

By kiera.obrien, 10 March, 2026

The five levels of learning designer support

Learning designers and academics may have different expectations when it comes to collaborating on course design. Here’s how a five-point scale can help

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By Laura.Duckett, 17 March, 2026

How to make curriculum mapping work in higher education

With no clear plan for how students progress towards programme goals, they can reach advanced courses without the requisite skills and knowledge. Here’s how curriculum mapping can help

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By kiera.obrien, 23 March, 2026

Using GenAI avatars to assess empathy: how it works in practice

Could GenAI offer a new way to assess communication skills? Here’s what happened when a university team built an avatar

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By Laura.Duckett, 26 November, 2025

The secrets of successful ‘mega’ modules

Teaching at scale is a growing reality across UK higher education, but how can modules with more than 500 students maintain quality and engagement?

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By kiera.obrien, 13 March, 2026

Ten tips for embedding retrieval practice in university teaching

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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

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By Laura.Duckett, 25 February, 2026

What happens when we reframe accessibility as belonging?

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When we treat accessibility as a core design principle, it strengthens learning for all students and supports staff in creating learning environments where difference is expected rather than managed, writes Angela Fitzgerald

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

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By Laura.Duckett, 23 March, 2026

Every AI learning persona needs an origin story

Anna, a fictional social responsibility consultant, mentors students analysing a company in crisis. Her story shows how thoughtfully designed AI personas can turn simple chat interactions into immersive learning experiences

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 20 March, 2026

GenAI as a teaching colleague in assessment: a case study

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GenAI can be a useful tool in assessment – if used intentionally. Find out what an intelligent dashboard can do for your students’ relationship to GenAI

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By kiera.obrien, 29 January, 2026

Balance human intuition with machine efficiency in scientific research

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AI can automate scientific experiments quickly, efficiently and accurately – but what are we losing in the process? Here’s how to strike a balance

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By kiera.obrien, 2 February, 2026

What your students are actually doing with GenAI

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A student survey delved into how and why they use GenAI tools in their studies, and how they felt about it. Find out how this can inform teaching

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

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By kiera.obrien, 19 February, 2026

Take your academic writing skills to the next level

Whether writing a paper or a book, find out how to improve your academic writing at each stage of the process

By Eliza.Compton, 20 March, 2024

Democratising research through open access journals

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The rise of open access publishing has democratised knowledge dissemination, allowing researchers to share their findings with a global audience. Here, Corinne Guimont offers insights on running OA journals at a higher education institution

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By kiera.obrien, 7 May, 2024

The key to collaboration between HE and industry? Analytical testing services explained

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Analytical testing can provide valuable insights to drive forward university-industry collaborations. Imtias Amir Bahauddin explains how to enhance these services for maximum benefit

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By Eliza.Compton, 4 March, 2026

Publishing as connection: lessons from developing a university press

By listening to researchers, staying flexible, embracing criticism and collaborating widely, those developing an institutional publishing ecosystem can reflect the values of the communities they serve

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By miranda.prynne, 23 March, 2026

Plan your route from research to market

To successfully commercialise research, you need first to understand the different routes available for taking your findings to market and how your institution can help, as Nicolas Huber explains

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By Eliza.Compton, 20 March, 2026

White out: how to defeat the blank page

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Efficient academic writing requires a shift in mindset from simply counting words to incremental planning and using techniques that make progress visible even when the page looks empty

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By kiera.obrien, 17 March, 2026

The first step in commercialising your research: start the conversation

Your university’s commercialisation office can help start your journey from academic to CEO. Here’s how

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By Eliza.Compton, 17 March, 2026

What it means to be a university social media director

Social media director is an often-misunderstood role. From the outside, the job can seem as if it revolves around sports highlights, trending sounds and campus beauty shots but those moments represent only a fraction of the work

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Eliza.Compton, 23 March, 2026

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

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

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 18 March, 2026

Teaching deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing students: practical steps that benefit everyone

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When educators design communication to work across multiple modes from the outset, classrooms become more accessible – and more effective – for everyone, says Annelies Kusters

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By Laura.Duckett, 16 March, 2026

Welcome new university students with inclusive events

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Five ways to make welcome activities more inclusive, helping students engage at their own pace, build connections and feel a sense of belonging from the start

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By kiera.obrien, 6 March, 2026

Do students need accommodations for their accommodations?

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Students with disabilities need accommodations so they can focus on learning. But when accessing those accommodations requires skills they don’t have, is the system really working?

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What international students need to flourish

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By Laura.Duckett, 9 August, 2024

Empowering international students for global career success

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Supporting our students to prosper and thrive is not only beneficial to them but also to the broader community

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By Laura.Duckett, 12 December, 2024

We need to get to know our international students better

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To create inclusive classrooms for international students, we must address bias and challenge assumptions. Here’s how

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By Eliza.Compton, 4 April, 2025

The power of a 30-minute meeting

One-to-one coaching sessions with students are an ideal forum to share individualised feedback, advice for academic and professional growth, and ways to build learner self-efficacy and confidence. Here’s how they support student success in a global classroom

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By miranda.prynne, 16 February, 2026

International study experiences can be great equalisers – but only if diverse students participate

In part two of his series on outbound student mobility, Lucas Lixinski explains why international study experiences can be so powerful in levelling socio-economic inequality in higher education and how institutions can support this

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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

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40minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 26 February, 2026

Campus Talks: The essential skill of self-editing for academics

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Are the argument, evidence, structure and style working in your scholarly book? Or are you stuck in a cycle of ‘directionless tinkering’? Find out why developmental editing is crucial to addressing big-picture issues and ensuring a manuscript connects with its target readership

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40minutes

By miranda.prynne, 12 February, 2026

Campus Talks: What lies behind the success – or failure – of international branch campuses?

Find out what underpins success when setting up and developing a branch campus overseas and why financial returns are not a good motivation, from an academic who helped establish and later lead one such project

By Eliza.Compton, 4 February, 2026

Campus webinar: Co-creation and tapping into the student voice

Hear experts from four Australian universities discuss how educators, course designers, professional development teams and institutions can embed the skills for effective co-creation in the classroom

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