Learning designer may be the best job you’ve never heard of
This role is the bridge between students and academia – and makes use of many transferable skills you may already have in your toolkit
June 2, 2023
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How to convey the benefits of higher education to government and policymakers
From identifying the key decision-makers to presenting clear evidence, Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares tips for communicating the value of higher education to government and policymakers in the US
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Bridging the gap: how to enhance PhD programmes for non-academic careers
As more PhD students express interest in non-academic career paths, it’s essential to evaluate the relevance of traditional PhD programmes for alternative opportunities
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The University of Leeds takes a ‘digital by default’ strategy to drive inclusivity and authentic assessment
The University of Leeds has overhauled its assessment approach with a bold new strategy that highlights the value of digital solutions
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Quality frameworks will support microcredential buy-in in Asia
A global quality framework for upskilling and reskilling opportunities will maximise the potential of microcredential offerings
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Advancing Higher Education in Asia with Industry Micro-Credentials and Blended Learning
Improve graduate employability with industry-relevant skills
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Making LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe, valued and empowered on campus
Gender-inclusive housing, research opportunities and informed mental health support are among the ways universities can create a welcoming environment for the full spectrum of the queer community
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Ways to improve the equitable inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in research and higher education
A summary of actions universities and research bodies should take to create truly equitable, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ staff and students
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Strategies for higher education institutions to strengthen gender equality
Gender equality can only become possible when harmful gender norms are challenged and equality is actively promoted. Perçem Arman provides key starting points for universities
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University administrators can and must act to nurture LGBTQ leaders
Advocacy by straight administrators and expansion of mentoring could increase the number of LGBTQ leaders in higher education, writes Kevin Leonard
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Data quality starts with strategy
Excess data, disparate systems and too much manual processing can hinder higher education’s use of analytics to transform the student experience
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Unifying theoretical and clinical education in a medical curriculum
A focus on practical competences comes with the risk that theoretical knowledge will be sidelined during the clinical years. However, two-way vertical integration of medical training can provide a more balanced strategy for learning
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One thing at a time: tips for making decisions
Academic life is rife with everyday choices that can sap your bandwidth. Here’s why this is exhausting and how to ease the load
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Techno-pedagogic design for blended and online courses
Course design for online and blended learning that combines pedagogical know-how with appropriate use of technology. Albert Sangrà presents design models that can help
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Poetry is a door into many disciplines, not just a literary one
A poem can act as a memory aid, ground facts in individual experience and prompt questions about policy, power and generational impact, says Pádraig Ó Tuama
May 31, 2023