Time to switch? A university鈥檚 guide to BlueskyBluesky鈥檚 growth offers academics, departments and institutions the chance to build engaged communities. Here are some tips on setting up a profileNed PotterUniversity of York
The renaissance of the essay starts hereIn the age of AI, has long-form writing in higher education reached a dead end? Martin Compton and Claire Gordon discuss the unique aspects of the essay and introduce a manifesto to revitalise itClaire Gordon , Martin ComptonThe London School of Economics and Political Science, King鈥檚 College London
Dreaming of tu墨 returning to campusCollaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campusSeamus MoranUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha
Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing changeIn preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growthKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Let me introduce you to the art of saying helloA creative introduction sparks engagement, builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Here are ways to make a good first impressionVik Perez Xi鈥檃n聽Jiaotong-Liverpool University聽
Productive disagreement is our best hope of tackling the climate crisis As complex communities with a social purpose, universities are ideal places to foster and model difficult discussions around prioritising investment and effort towards net zero goals, writes Nigel Ball Nigel BallUniversity of the Arts London
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the insideWomen in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under-represented in senior positions. To fix this, universities will need to embrace systemic change Rachael JeffersonCharles Sturt University
It鈥檚 time to turn the tide on our clean energy ambitionsUniversities have a pivotal role to play in inspiring the next generation to find sustainable energy solutions, from uniting researchers with business to translating innovation into practice to growing the future workforce, writes Deborah GreavesDeborah GreavesUniversity of Plymouth
Strategies to move universities to net zeroHow one institution is reducing energy consumption, developing low-carbon infrastructure and rethinking campus spaces to reach net zeroScott DavidsonThe University of Edinburgh
Start the journey of anti-colonial work with these first stepsMany non-Indigenous staff are worried about doing anti-colonial work for fear of getting it wrong. Sue Sharpe shares four tips for getting startedSue SharpeAustralian National University
Time to write is a necessity, not a nice-to-haveHow a project for academics to carve out writing time has grown from 鈥榩ower hours鈥 to writing retreats, community, increased well-being and higher-quality papersRosie Wadman, Jess MacphersonUniversity of Southampton
Cultivating emotional intelligence in business educationFour strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in business students and preparing them for the workplaceCecilia Primogerio , Camila del CarrilUniversidad Austral
Lessons from evolutionary biology to prepare students in an uncertain worldUniversities are charged with developing the next generation for a future we can鈥檛 predict. Here are three lessons from evolutionary biology to make sense of a changing world 鈥 and three skills the workforce of tomorrow will need Lakshmi GoelAl Akhawayn University
鈥業f you can empower others to build connections, you can help build a thriving collaborative ecosystem鈥For university administrators, part of the job is to help researchers do the cool stuff, without getting bogged down or intimidated by the forms, calendars and other paperwork, writes Marvin Washington. Here, he offers tips on how to foster interdisciplinary collaborationMarvin WashingtonUniversity of Alberta
How can we make HE more accessible for those with criminal convictions?Students with criminal convictions are often left out of higher education widening participation efforts. This resource challenges the narrative and offers strategies to support themJayne Price, Paul TaylorUniversity of Chester
Walls into walkwaysAccess to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university. Here鈥檚 how DCU Library has made them feel welcomeAoife Murphy, Nuala Murray, Angela LaddagaDublin City University
Here鈥檚 how we can support long-term research staffHigher education leaders must rethink language, policies and data collection to support staff who don鈥檛 fit into the early career researcher category. Discover howRachel JamesThe University of Edinburgh
Reimagining the role of higher education in a world of intersecting revolutionsTo remain relevant, universities must shift from reactive funding requests to proactive transformation, writes Rahim SomaniRahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia
How I pioneered a graduate apprenticeship programme in architectural technologyLaunching a graduate apprenticeship programme has provided an alternative route to graduate-level education for mature, female and employed students. Here鈥檚 how to do itSuha JaradatEdinburgh Napier University
Citizen science in biomedical engineering: rewards and challenges Harnessing citizen science to progress research enriches our findings and leads to innovative solutions to real-world problems. Addressing the potential challenges of working with non-expert volunteers from the start makes for more effective researchRobin QueenVirginia Tech
Welcome to your virtual reality-based classroomVR innovation can make education truly inclusive and sustainable. Here鈥檚 how academics at UCL and Marmara University developed a virtual reality-based buildingStephen Hilton, Blanka HiltonUCL, University of Kent
Creating flexible learning pathways for business studentsDigital transformation isn鈥檛 about technology 鈥 it鈥檚 about people, writes Steve Hill. Learning experiences must fit into students鈥 lives rather than forcing them to fit their lives around institutionsSteve HillWalbrook Institute London
Colouring in: a big-impact, low-budget support for student well-beingThe simple activity of colouring in could be an easy, budget-friendly way for university educators and professionals to help students reduce stress and improve well-beingEmma Palmer-CooperUniversity of Southampton
Neurodiversity-affirming education is key to supporting students into the creative industriesMore needs to be done to support neurodivergent people seeking careers in the creative industries. Here are some strategies Hannah BreslinUniversity of the Arts London
Students as partners in diversifying reading listsBringing the student voice into the creation of a toolkit to decolonise and diversify university reading lists was a key purpose of a library project. Here's what the team learnt about working in partnership with studentsCharlotte Gleeson, Debbie Spencer, Jenny WarrenUniversity of Chester
Influence social change with your research by building relationshipsResearchers from Edinburgh Napier University needed to form relationships with a range of people when evaluating Police Scotland鈥檚 use of the drug naloxone. Here鈥檚 how they did itPeter Hillen, Inga HeymanEdinburgh Napier University
Implementing a 鈥榬esearch buddy鈥 schemeA novel volunteer programme has been giving students hands-on sports research experience and maintaining high standards of health safety. Here鈥檚 how it worksSally CarterLoughborough University
Retaining qualified IT staff is the key to cyber resiliencePractical guidance on training and empowering staff to maintain robust cyber-defences that protect students, the workforce and the institution as a wholePetrus Mursanto The University of Indonesia
Four strategies to turn climate anxiety into student-led actionWith climate anxiety on the rise among young people, universities can adopt several strategies to help harness those concerns, empower students and effect real changeWill EllisThe London School of Economics and Political Science
鈥楥hanging the culture from academic-owned equipment to shared ownership is not easy鈥With dedicated research technical professionals alongside equipment investments, universities can foster a culture of equipment sharing. Here, Sarah Bennett explains this key role in resource managementSarah BennettThe University of Warwick
Quality is the best policy in research How to establish and promote adherence to protocols, ensure accurate and secure data handling and nurture a culture of transparency to improve the quality of research outputSrinivas Mutalik Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Technical staff who support student learning deserve more professional recognitionTechnical staff who deliver student-focused learning deserve more professional opportunities. Jodie Chatfield and Lindsay Davies explain how to provide tailored activities to increase awareness of and engagement with technical rolesJodie Chatfield , Lindsay DaviesUniversity of Nottingham, UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy
Let鈥檚 seriously game higher education to tackle the challenges ahead The 鈥榯omorrow problems鈥 can be difficult for students for grasp. Vikki McCall advises harnessing the power of serious gaming to help them join the dotsVikki McCallUniversity of Stirling
Co-creating PhD programmes for Black UK students offers a route to reparative justiceHow to co-create, recruit and deliver PhD programmes for Black students: lessons from a scholarship and development programme aimed at diversifying doctoratesHeather LambieUniversity of Glasgow
Building a university library service where everyone feels welcomePractical actions and meaningful community engagement can support libraries鈥 work to be more equitable, inclusive and sustainable. Here are ways to get startedTracey Stanley, Sara Huws, Susan CousinsCardiff University
Media training can combat low BME representation in academiaAdvice from Imperial College London鈥檚 new media training academy to help BME researchers build their profiles and increase the reach of their researchMaxine MyersImperial College London
How we used data to reveal the extent of sexual misconduct within the UK surgical workforceThe Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery鈥檚 Breaking the Silence report hit the front pages after exposing the extent of sexual harassment among surgical staff, even taking place in operating theatres. Here鈥檚 how data were keyCarrie NewlandsUniversity of Surrey
How can we improve the sustainability of labs?Small, incremental changes in how laboratories manage consumables and equipment can add up to a substantial reduction in the environmental footprint of research activitiesJenna Lowe University of Liverpool
How we support accessible learning for students with disabilitiesSee how effective support, from the provision of counselling services, Autism Spectrum Disorder induction days and appropriate work experience opportunities, ensures students with a disability or long-term condition succeed during their studies and beyondConor Curran, Shauna McKeown, Will Plunkett Queen鈥檚 University Belfast
Co-creation as a model for estate redevelopmentCampus redevelopment can offer an opportunity to reframe the 鈥榠vory tower鈥 image of a historic campus, without losing its sense of history, place and academic distinctiveness. Here鈥檚 how to bring in diverse stakeholder perspectivesAnton Muscatelli, Frank Coton, Karen Lee, Nicola Cameron, Moira Fischbacher-SmithUniversity of Glasgow
Supporting education-focused academics on the road less travelledEducation-focused academics must often navigate an unclear career path with limited opportunities. Danijela Serbic offers advice on how to set up an educational group to support their career developmentDanijela SerbicRoyal Holloway, University of London
How small university marketing communications teams can make a big impactAligning comms with brand identity and recruiting alumni are among several ways lean marketing communications teams can boost their institution鈥檚 profileEllie Campbell, Kate StanburyLondon Metropolitan University
Taking digital accessibility from mandate for change to business as usualTo support the student community, digital accessibility needs to be embedded across teaching and learning. Here, Julian Tenney offers insights and steps based on his institution鈥檚 experienceJulian TenneyUniversity of Nottingham
How can we give students the agency to deal with the climate crisis?Climate impact needs to be the lens through which students view their studies, if we鈥檙e going to equip future generations to deal with the coming emergency. Here are the best teaching strategies to do soAlex MacLarenHeriot-Watt University
Using sports storytelling to raise an institution鈥檚 profileHow the University of Stirling leverages student athletes鈥 stories to create impactful content and drive engagementGreg ChristisonUniversity of Stirling
Sharing shipwreck stories to rewrite maritime historyThe story of the Gloucester shipwreck was too important to stay submerged. Here鈥檚 how academics, museum curators and the discoverers of the Gloucester wreck brought it back to the surfaceClaire JowittThe University of East Anglia
鈥榊ou can change the world with a haircut鈥: engaging communities at riskWith Black and minority ethnic communities disproportionately affected by high blood pressure, academics found innovative ways to reach them. Here鈥檚 how to launch a community outreach programme that worksNicola ThomasLondon South Bank University
Income should not determine outcomes for young musiciansIf we accept the view that music education is only for the rich, it makes us complicit in stifling the life choices of talented artists, writes Jennie HenleyJennie HenleyRoyal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Set your PhD students up with opportunities to debate and shareCreating alternative publishing opportunities and space for peer-led conversation are a vital part of the PhD research student journey. Teal Triggs launched two initiatives to do soTeal TriggsRoyal College of Art
Five key tips for using AI-based simulationsWith professional experiences now crucial to undergraduate pharmacy degrees, academics turned to AI simulations. Here鈥檚 what happenedNatalie LewisAston University
