Higher education pedagogy

Learn more about pedagogy and how different theories of teaching and learning work across higher education. Here, academics offer insights into a variety of pedagogies, drawing on their own teaching experience alongside research, to provide practical advice on what instructional methods work best for different university contexts, disciplines and classes.

By Laura.Duckett , 22 April, 2026

Educators must model inclusive pedagogy

A lecture hall full of students
Belonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice Seuwou
By Eliza.Compton , 27 March, 2026

I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM

Statue of Plato in front of Academy of Athens in Athens, Greece
The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle
Reading time
4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 23 March, 2026

Every AI learning persona needs an origin story

Students in a boardroom working on a company project
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
Reading time
5minutes
Higher education pedagogy