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An antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open access journal. Here are the steps to consider

Lucy Gill-Simmen shares the template she’s designed to give meaningful feedback and opportunities for student development

The question of decolonisation has grown in prominence in higher education in the past decade. Foluke Adebisi looks at why the concept is so often misinterpreted – and what is needed for universities to do it well

Collaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Śliwa gives advice on how to work well with others

Five strategic tactics for a seamless collaboration between academics and professional staff in pursuit of a learner-centred education

Recommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemic

The vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement will unlock the benefits of lifelong learning

Does the design of lecture theatres actually hinder knowledge dissemination? Richard Layzell discusses his experiments in shifting the norms of education delivery

Academia encourages experimentation and innovative thinking. Why not apply these skills to finding a more satisfying job? Greta Faccio explains how she hit on her hybrid solution

Ayten Ordu outlines some of the strategies available to academics when students have lost their enthusiasm for lessons and lectures