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Multiracial group of students ✔ ‘The experience of mixing with peers from other schools and engaging with university life is transformational’ Eliza.Compton Gillian Lavercombe University of the West of Scotland
Hands high-five in front of a leafy tree ✔ Bridging the SDG awareness gap kiera.obrien James Miller, Andrew Hursthouse University of the West of Scotland
A lecturer gives a talk ✔ Three ways to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum kiera.obrien Sabrina Azzi University of the West of Scotland
A group of students laugh together ✔ How universities can better support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students kiera.obrien Colin Clark University of the West of Scotland
A woman stands up in front of a boardroom table ✔ How to navigate your first steps into leadership kiera.obrien Kingsley Omeihe, Ibiyemi Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A shy owl peeks from a hollowed-out tree trunk ✔ An introvert’s guide to networking kiera.obrien Yalinu Poya University of the West of Scotland
A group comforts a woman, sitting with her head bowed ✔ Research shouldn’t cause trauma – let’s find a better way kiera.obrien Eileen Harkess-Murphy University of the West of Scotland
A video camera is used to film a scene ✔ The making of: turning a research project into a documentary kiera.obrien James Layton, Paul Tucker, Bettina Talbot University of the West of Scotland
An illustration featuring a robot head surrounded by speech bubbles ✔ Artificial intelligence – friend or foe? It’s up to academia kiera.obrien Ibiyemi Omeihe , Kingsley Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A hand holds a smartphone, generating illustrated speech bubbles ✔ Four ways to cultivate an engaged social media community kiera.obrien Paul Shannon, Andrew Murray University of the West of Scotland
An illustration of a man watering a plant growing from his head ✔ How to develop a researcher mindset as a PhD student kiera.obrien Shaif Uddin Ahammed University of the West of Scotland
A woman sits at a laptop with a small toddler on the desk next to her ✔ From prams to postgraduate degrees: how universities can support student parents kiera.obrien Mia Burleigh University of the West of Scotland
Hands clutching soil with green shoots ✔ Real-world experiences can help your creative arts students create real-world change kiera.obrien Clare Duffin University of the West of Scotland
A theatre stage ✔ Anxious about public speaking? Try these tips from the theatre kiera.obrien Linsey Todd, James Layton University of the West of Scotland
A head made up of jigsaw puzzle pieces ✔ On the neurodivergent campus, language matters kiera.obrien Carrie Ballantyne University of the West of Scotland
A group of researchers discusses a prototype ✔ How to balance teaching and research kiera.obrien Callum Russell University of the West of Scotland
A group of students laugh while using laptops ✔ Four ways to create an entrepreneurial culture at your institution kiera.obrien Alan Murray, Robert Crammond, Kingsley Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A sihouette of a woman raising her fist in the air ✔ Gender equality is more than a box-ticking exercise – let’s champion it kiera.obrien Kate Allum University of the West of Scotland
A team of white water rafters battle the rapids ✔ Build yourself a life raft by establishing a strong mentor relationship kiera.obrien Ibiyemi Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
Button badges with the Scottish saltire pile up ✔ Every student in Scotland can vote: here’s why that should matter to educators kiera.obrien Murray Leith University of the West of Scotland
People at an event chat together in small groups ✔ Four ways universities can enhance their community impact kiera.obrien Xiuli Guo University of the West of Scotland
An illustration of trapeze artists in business suits, performing a catch ✔ How to build trust as a research supervisor kiera.obrien Kingsley Omeihe University of the West of Scotland
A mountain climber helps another up a steep hill ✔ What does a research supervisor do? kiera.obrien Robert Crammond University of the West of Scotland
A microphone against a purple background ✔ Five things to know before you launch a research podcast kiera.obrien David Allan, Andrew Murray University of the West of Scotland
A team of computer scientists in discussion ✔ What is the secret to leading a successful knowledge transfer partnership? Miranda Prynne Tony Leslie University of the West of Scotland
Young Indian man with phone and laptop ✔ Mix technology and personal contact to support students Eliza.Compton Jonathan Powles University of the West of Scotland
Universities and their researchers have a key role to play in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ✔ The sector’s role in addressing climate change is crucial – and varied dene.mullen Lucy Meredith University of the West of Scotland
Image showing researchers in a laboratory representing a knowledge exchange programme ✔ The formula for a successful knowledge exchange programme Miranda Prynne Milan Radosavljevic University of the West of Scotland
It is incumbent upon university leaders to create diverse and inclusive communities and curricula ✔ Fellow vice-chancellors, we must lead the charge on equality dene.mullen Craig Mahoney University of the West of Scotland