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 , 12 November, 2024

A guide to making automation work in higher education

A lightbulb is added to a machinery process
Implementing automation in universities can relieve staff from repetitive tasks, streamline operations and enhance the student experience. Find out how to do it and the key questions to ask at each stage
Reading time
5minutes
By kiera.obrien , 6 November, 2024

Building a sustainable future on campus

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Work towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals starts from the ground up. Here’s how to cultivate a greener campus
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 5 November, 2024

How to include student voices in green campus initiatives

A student presenting a green initiative in front of an audience
As centres of knowledge and innovation, higher education institutions have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to lead by example in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. Here are ways to do it
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 4 November, 2024

Bridging the SDG awareness gap

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Universities have a critical role to play in increasing awareness of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how to do it
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6minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 29 October, 2024

Using emotions to boost learning

A student smiling in class
A professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students’ learning, using an approach called ‘mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education’
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3minutes
By kiera.obrien , 29 October, 2024

Universities owe it to society to produce good citizens

A student looks thoughtfully into the distance
Higher education’s role in creating the citizens of tomorrow’s world should not be underestimated. Here’s how to shape the leaders of the future and foster a sense of civic responsibility within them
Reading time
5minutes
Student engagement