What can we do about the diversity problem in economics?
A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effective
August 1, 2023
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Unlock knowledge within local communities through citizen social science
With regional prosperity now central to the UK government’s thinking, universities need to transform the way they conduct research to respond to emerging needs and provide solutions to today’s social, economic and environmental issues
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Reimagining the first year student experience
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, we hosted a webinar on how to better engage your students with an enhanced first-year experience
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Accounting for sustainability: we need to change how we teach
Accountants of the future will need to respond to as yet unknown sustainability reporting standards. Freirean dialogic teaching where lecturers learn alongside students through discussion helps build the skills to respond to such change
July 31, 2023 -
Digital accessibility is real and tangible
A workshop using real-life examples and first-hand experience of how assistive technology works can result in a deeper understanding of accessibility needs
July 31, 2023 -
Which specific Covid disruptions impacted motivation and engagement?
Lockdowns, isolation, remote learning and more have impacted various aspects of students’ lives. Knowing what and how puts educators in a better position to offer support
July 31, 2023 -
What is an authentic teacher and how can you become one?
Three tips identified by students that will help you develop an honest, strong relationship with students and become a more authentic teacher
July 28, 2023 -
What distinguishes a university from a knowledge enterprise?
In this extract, David Staley and Dominic Endicott offer 12 features that characterise institutions committed to attracting talent to their region for economic growth and their own survival
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Writing inclusivity into being: build enabling cultures through policy development
Language is a powerful factor through which inclusive cultures can be cultivated or undermined in higher education institutions. Sue Ann Barratt looks at how putting values down in words can drive positive change
July 28, 2023 -
Supreme Court holds affirmative action unconstitutional, so what’s next?
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against race-conscious admissions means many US universities must review their policies and practices to avoid further legal action. Audrey J. Anderson offers some useful first steps
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A whole-university road map to sustainability impact
Top-ranked Western Sydney University combines immediate action with long-term planning to drive progress in achieving impact aligned with the SDGs. Here, Deborah Sweeney and Kevin Dunn share insights learned from their institution-wide approach
July 27, 2023 -
Five steps to support autistic students on their higher education journey
As we strive to create inclusive environments, it’s essential to implement strategies that assist and cater to the unique challenges faced by autistic students, says Jane Dashwood
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The dark side of AI’s promised efficiencies
Artificial intelligence can use data and algorithms in a way that prioritises rationality over values such as fairness and quality of education, writes Vern Glaser
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Open access is inevitable – only the ‘how’ remains up for discussion
Scholarly knowledge is produced mainly at taxpayers’ expense. Why they should have to pay again to read it remains a mystery, writes Peter Baldwin
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Build students’ sense of belonging to build graduate skills
Why a sense of belonging is crucial to learning and how we can rebuild it within universities, following the disruption of the pandemic, in ways that also boost graduate skills
July 26, 2023