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Shame around writing ability can be a real problem for new students, so let’s make sure feedback encourages their development. Find out how here

Universities have the research capacity, the educational mission and the moral obligation to lead on menopause education. It is time for men in academia to step up, drive the conversation and share the burden, writes Mark Butterick

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

Warnings about the dependency-forming dynamics of GenAI are unlikely to change student behaviour, even as they fear its effects on their learning. So, educators need to help students recognise the engagement loops for themselves, writes Adrian Wallbank

HR students need the skills to deal with people. A simulated assessment tool could be the way forward – here’s how

Pre-16 outreach is vitally important for helping under-represented groups achieve success in higher education. But its positioning within a university structure can make a real difference to its influence. Find out how here

Rethinking the role of the teacher builds on alternatives to scripted material, such as studio-style sessions, flipped problem-based work, team-based clinics, Socratic debates, in-class case simulations and live data analysis

How a ‘digital fast’ can give students time and mental clarity – and how to support them through the process

How better communication, collaboration and mutual understanding can transform relationships between academics and the colleagues who support them

Part-time learners negotiate expectations across family, work and study. Here’s how universities can design the system to support them