Teaching and learning

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Best practice for online, in-person and blended teaching pedagogy: educators from universities around the world share their advice, insights and experience
By kiera.obrien , 7 April, 2026
Are lab assessments truly evaluating students’ scientific abilities – or simply their physical agility in an inflexible environment? Find out how to design more accessible biomedical laboratory practices
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 1 April, 2026
Not all group work runs smoothly but educators can deal with disruptions more effectively if they have time- and situation-sensitive moves in their teaching repertoire. Here, Sarah Sholl and Stephen Yorkstone offer advice to stop group assessment falling apart
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 28 March, 2026
By exposing incoming educators to anti-racist principles early in training, universities better prepare them to promote fairness, critical thinking and social justice, writes Jordan Allers
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 27 March, 2026
Adjusting your teaching when you have a deaf student in your class can help everyone learn better – and help you find new ways to communicate effectively. Find out how
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5minutes
By miranda.prynne , 25 March, 2026
Patients often help with medical and healthcare teaching – yet they are rarely involved in designing what students are taught. Find out how one university team worked with patients to co-produce a medical curriculum that strengthened educational quality and public accountability
By Eliza.Compton , 25 March, 2026
An effective icebreaker can set students up for confident participation throughout the semester. Here, Natalie Cummins shares a structured low-risk activity that draws in all participants
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4minutes