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 Eliza.Compton , 10 January, 2026

Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learners

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Adult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experience
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By kiera.obrien , 2 January, 2026

What makes a classroom a community?

Students laugh together with a laptop
Community can be built on every course, deepening learning and improving the experience for everyone. Find out how
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 23 December, 2025

Unlock learning and build community with escape rooms

A group of students celebrating around an unlocked chest full of sweets
Games-based activities foster active, relaxed learning and collaborative problem-solving. Rebecca Andrew and Sam Chadwick offer guidance on how to design and tailor them to suit a range of needs
By Eliza.Compton , 20 December, 2025

Co-creation as an alternative for engaging students

Students in class discussion
Co-creation through experiential learning outside the classroom space – working abroad, in the field, in a lab – is fantastic but not always feasible. Can’t leave the classroom? Ed Berger explains how educators can still spark engagement
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4minutes
Student engagement