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By Eliza.Compton , 15 May, 2026

A guide to academic presentations for first-timers and nervous novices

Even when a presentation doesn’t go to plan, the experience can offer lessons about content, preparation and reflections on effective ways to communicate your research to an audience

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By Laura.Duckett , 15 May, 2026

Safeguards against GenAI hallucination in literature reviews

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Generative AI can speed up literature reviews, but it can also produce convincing false references. Learn practical strategies to help researchers use AI tools while keeping their work anchored in real, verifiable research

By kiera.obrien , 15 May, 2026

What new lecturers need to develop their teaching

Dialogic, developmental feedback can accelerate new lecturers’ confidence, pedagogic judgement and professional growth. Here’s how

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By miranda.prynne , 14 May, 2026

The gap between facts and understanding: helping students confront AI’s failings

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Students often accept AI output without questioning it. Designing assignments where the tool fails – visibly and meaningfully – can change that, as Jan Burzlaff explains

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By Eliza.Compton , 14 May, 2026

Assessing students when artificial intelligence is ubiquitous

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If we continue to prioritise memorisation in an age of wall-to-wall information, we send the wrong message to our students and employers. Michelle Seref offers advice on assessment that builds critical thinking skills

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By Laura.Duckett , 14 May, 2026

Practical ways to embed green chemistry into a packed curriculum, part 2

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Find out how targeted teaching, skills-based projects and real-world context equip students to think critically about environmental and human impacts while developing as responsible scientists

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By kiera.obrien , 14 May, 2026

Reframe assessment as part of learning

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How to model assessment as a tool for learning as well as a method of evaluation, in a GenAI-enabled world

By kiera.obrien , 14 May, 2026

Three ways to make your classroom a multilingual environment

How to develop intercultural communication in students of different ethnic backgrounds, from the perspective of a translation educator

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By Eliza.Compton , 13 May, 2026

How to start reimagining assessments authentically

What does authentic assessment really look like? Through real-world tasks, meaningful application and core knowledge and skills, it supports deeper learning and a more accurate measure of students’ understanding

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By kiera.obrien , 13 May, 2026

Guide research students to think like scientists

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Research supervision is about helping students develop a scientific mindset as much as it is about imparting knowledge. Find how to guide them with these practical tips

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By Laura.Duckett , 13 May, 2026

Practical ways to embed green chemistry into a packed curriculum, part 1

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Learn how small, intentional curriculum changes can help students connect chemistry with health, environmental and social impact and sustainable development

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By miranda.prynne , 13 May, 2026

Think again: reclaiming our ‘cognitive debt’ from AI

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GenAI’s insidious impact on human intellectual development calls for a return to the foundations of education – reading, writing and debating, writes Shahriar Akter

By Eliza.Compton , 12 May, 2026

How universal design for learning can build AI proficiency

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The most transformative uses of AI in teaching may have to do with how we design courses. Kim Loeffert explains how to use AI to bring UDL principles into learning and assessment

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Laura.Duckett , 8 May, 2026

The power of place to spark learning and belonging

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Four place-based learning practices that can connect students to community, nature and a sense of hope for the future

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By kiera.obrien , 8 May, 2026

The long game: gamifying sustainability education

To integrate sustainability into the business school curriculum, why not try an interactive game? Here’s how to immerse students in real-world challenges

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By Eliza.Compton , 16 April, 2026

Using universal design for learning to alleviate disclosure reluctance

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Designing courses accessibly from the ground up reduces the pressure on neurodivergent students to disclose in order to succeed, writes Luis Paterson

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By Eliza.Compton , 8 April, 2026

Why flexibility is now central to student success

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Flexible and truly engaging online study are key for students with jobs or caring responsibilities. Pauline Bedford explains how institutions can go with the flow

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By kiera.obrien , 5 May, 2026

GenAI has destroyed grading – and it’s made me a better instructor

Instead of a six-page research paper turned in at the end of a course, here’s how to focus on the real-time learning that happens between leaps of understanding and moments of doubt

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By Eliza.Compton , 28 April, 2026

How to redesign law exams for students with ADHD

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Long closed-book examinations are at odds with how the brains of students with ADHD work, writes Malak Benslama-Dabdoub. Here, she explains how to create assessment that tests the target skills

By Eliza.Compton , 29 April, 2026

GenAI has turned teachers into auditors

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When educators have to police how students use AI, and gatekeeping adds to the workload and emotional toll, teaching loses its joy, write Meena Jha and Amara Atif. Here are ways to reclaim the role of educator

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By Laura.Duckett , 28 April, 2026

From theory to judgement: using role play to assess students’ decision-making skills

Students can explain theories. But can they challenge them? A structured role-play approach helps assess critical thinking, professional judgement and decision-making – skills that traditional assessments often miss

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Insight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education

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By kiera.obrien , 12 May, 2026

Dear educators, Gen Z here. Could you please teach us like it’s 2026?

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Learning has changed drastically in the past five years, but teaching practices haven’t caught up. From your students’ perspective, here’s how to adapt

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By Laura.Duckett , 7 May, 2026

What does AI literacy in healthcare look like?

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Done well, AI literacy helps students remain safe, critical, communicative and accountable in environments where digital systems are becoming more visible, writes Andrew Barker. Here, he outlines strategies to embed it in healthcare education

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By Eliza.Compton , 24 April, 2026

‘AI should support student services, not impersonate them’

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Are universities ready for GenAI in student support? When chatbots seem to offer a scalable, cost-effective way to meet rising demand for student support, universities need to consider how to shape their use without outsourcing care or increasing risk

By Eliza.Compton , 15 April, 2026

‘If you like, I can….?’ Why GenAI needs to come with a health warning

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Warnings about the dependency-forming tricks of GenAI are unlikely to change student behaviour, even as they fear its effects on learning. Educators need to help students recognise engagement loops for themselves, writes Adrian Wallbank

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Academic publishing tips to help with everything from pitches to peer review

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By kiera.obrien , 6 May, 2026

Campus webinar: How to get your academic work published

Hear four experts from the UK and US discuss the academic publishing process, from how to find a publisher and approach a journal to writing proposals, open access and much more

By Eliza.Compton , 4 March, 2026

Publishing as connection: lessons from developing a university press

By listening to researchers, staying flexible, embracing criticism and collaborating widely, those developing an institutional publishing ecosystem can reflect the values of the communities they serve

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By kiera.obrien , 10 February, 2026

Peer feedback is the secret weapon for better academic writing

Harness the power of your academic community to hone your arguments, sharpen your writing and develop your critical thinking

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By Eliza.Compton , 31 July, 2025

When open data meets publish-or-perish

At every stage of the research process, critical thinking acts as a compass – it urges caution against overconfident claims and reminds us that the goal is understanding, not mere output, writes Timo Lorenz

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By kiera.obrien , 26 March, 2026

The human side of the practitioner-to-academic pipeline

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Higher education wants to hire academics with real-world experience – yet the identity shift required often goes unnoticed. Here’s how to improve support

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By Eliza.Compton , 9 March, 2026

What established academics can learn from ECRs

Professors can gain immediate, practical benefits if they listen to early career researchers, through inter-generational exchanges such as reverse mentoring. Here, Ian Williams offers five capabilities that ECRs can offer more seasoned scholars

By Eliza.Compton , 6 March, 2026

What does it mean to ‘make it’ in academia?

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The arrival fallacy can eat into scholars’ sense of achievement, reducing milestones to prerequisites for the next step. Here, Rachel Hagan shares ways to redefine success and acknowledge even quiet wins

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By Eliza.Compton , 10 March, 2026

‘I’ll just clear my inbox first…’

Reframing productivity and defending your diary can transform academic output. Here are tips for protecting your writing time

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett , 5 March, 2026

Opening doors to greater diversity in STEM

Find out how to remove barriers to study and research in science, technology, engineering and maths in order to attract and retain a wider diversity of talented students and academics in STEM fields

By Laura.Duckett , 22 April, 2026

Educators must model inclusive pedagogy

Belonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice Seuwou

By kiera.obrien , 27 January, 2026

Six ways to create an autism-friendly learning environment

Make your classroom, lab and campus more accessible to autistic students with these tips

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By kiera.obrien , 10 April, 2026

Where to position pre-16 outreach in the university structure – and why

Pre-16 outreach is vitally important for helping under-represented groups achieve success in higher education. But its positioning within a university structure can make a real difference to its influence. Find out how here

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What international students need to flourish

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By Laura.Duckett , 20 April, 2026

‘Chinese students have plenty to say – when the conditions are right’

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Silence in the classroom does not always signal disengagement. Learn about cultural and linguistic reasons behind low participation and strategies to better support multilingual learners

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By Eliza.Compton , 13 April, 2026

When a university TNE library is as much diplomat as database

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On a transnational university campus, the library can be a space that encourages intellectual risk-taking, engagement with equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, and collaboration on global challenges such as the climate crisis

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By Eliza.Compton , 4 February, 2026

How sustained mentoring can drive international students’ success

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True integration for international students doesn’t happen during orientation week. It takes place over months and years, through ongoing mentorship, cultural events and year-round academic-career scaffolding

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By Eliza.Compton , 17 November, 2025

Turning a student-led initiative into a language-learning community

Simple steps to foster informal, institution-wide language learning can develop into a sustainable programme that builds confidence, encourages cultural exchange and strengthens student community

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By Eliza.Compton , 7 May, 2026

Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor

Katerina Standish is this week's Campus Talks guest

An advocate for professional development of graduate supervision skills shares advice for new and seasoned research supervisors as well as what institutions can do to foster community and excellence

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By Eliza.Compton , 3 April, 2024

Campus webinar: How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority

Three lifelong learning experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the traditional degree pathway

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60minutes

By miranda.prynne , 23 April, 2026

Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education

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Find out why individual actions hold the key to moving higher education institutions from compliance to success for disabled students

By miranda.prynne , 9 April, 2026

Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder

Ashutosh Chilkoti speaks on the Campus Talks podcast

Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin-out company, from a serial founder

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