Student engagement

Teaching academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on capturing students’ attention in an age of digital distraction and keeping them motivated to learn. Find insights on teaching strategies that give students agency over their learning, boost class attendance and participation and help to build a campus community.

By kiera.obrien , 15 October, 2026

What’s in a name? How to build trust into a student mentor role

A new framework for student support meant the creation of a new role – but what to call it? Dana Abiltayeva explains why it matters

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 15 October, 2026

For impactful teaching, remove barriers to learning – one decision at a time

Robotics students in a practical university class

Students can find information almost anywhere, but instructors provide something worth coming into the classroom for: meaningful relationships, authentic context and shared experiences. Matt Nowinski explains

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 14 October, 2026

Who are you when you teach?

Teaching isn’t just about activities and assessments – it’s about how we fill the different roles the job requires, personally and professionally. Here’s how to shape your educator identity

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 13 October, 2026

Lessons in teaching excellence drawn from leading a marching band

Outline of marching band as if in chalk on a blackboard

The football field can foster teaching excellence as much as the classroom. The leader of a nationally recognised marching band shares five ways to build a culture where students learn to work together and lead

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 12 October, 2026

Strategies for making online courses more impactful

A student watches a teacher lecture on a laptop

Here’s how to break the barrier between screen and student and engage with your online cohorts in a personal way

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 8 October, 2026

Advice on launching co-created humanities modules

It can be daunting designing and introducing a new module. Be brave and take chances, says Alyson Mercer, who shares tips on the process from conception to implementation

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 8 October, 2026

Why a laboratory is more than a room full of equipment

The laboratory is at the centre of a university’s academic infrastructure. Here’s how to define laboratory excellence for the future

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 7 October, 2026

‘Great teaching does not mean more work. It means better choices’

Effective teachers connect students to the ideas and knowledge that matter to them. Urbi Ghosh explains how educators can demonstrate clear links and interrupt their own practices when autopilot has kicked in

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 6 October, 2026

How a silent card game helps students develop intercultural communication skills

A game built on gesture can speak volumes about hidden norms and the skills to navigate them because it converts an abstract concept into personal experience

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 5 October, 2026

How to prevent free riding in online group work

A student taking notes on a notepad while looking at her laptop

When collaborative assignments lack structured guidance, levels of contribution among team members may vary. Gabriela Espínola offers insight into building community and accountability online

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4minutes

Student engagement