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By Eliza.Compton , 14 September, 2026
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 Eliza.Compton , 9 September, 2026
Faculty, staff and students opt out of sustainability conversations when they are not sure how to engage. A dedicated network can foster a lab community and share ways to reduce the environmental impact of research
By Eliza.Compton , 7 September, 2026
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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By Eliza.Compton , 27 August, 2026
Empathy, listening and imagination must remain central to how we educate future leaders, writes Lu Liu. The human qualities that make innovation meaningful are at risk when universities over-emphasise technical capability
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By Eliza.Compton , 25 August, 2026
Lack of clear expectations among researchers who share a laboratory can waste time, erode trust and impede scientific progress. A universal agreement can make communication, collaboration and mutual respect a deliberate part of lab culture

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