Using LLMs is easy but developing human intellect is hard – and that’s what the university classroom should be for. Here’s how to help students work on their mental muscles
Being a department head takes both emotional and cognitive energy to juggle people, programmes, contracts and institutional demands. But digging into skills such as trust-building and communication will bear fruit, writes Ben K. Daniel
Graduate students often feel unprepared for roles outside research or teaching. Ashley Dayer offers advice for equipping them with practical skills, professional networks and the confidence to pursue diverse paths
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
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
From setting expectations before the course begins to structuring discussion and preparation, these strategies help educators turn hesitant students into confident, collaborative seminar course participants
Academic units do best when they harness different viewpoints – from field scientists and curriculum designers to extension professionals – to drive innovation and relevance. Saskia van de Gevel offers proactive advice
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
