Hear this: a guide to writing an academic English listening test
Listening scripts need to replicate authentic lectures – but you also need to factor in subject matter, tone and question types as you go
March 1, 2023
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How to create university-wide timetables using free, open-source software
Creating a university timetable is a complex and challenging task that requires significant planning and organisation. Yağmur Çerkez explains how it can be done quickly and efficiently
March 1, 2023 -
Introduce coaching principles into your work in four easy steps
Coaching is a popular tool for personal and professional development. Rushana Khusainova discusses how it can be used in higher education
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It’s worth rethinking how we engage graduates – they can be teaching gold
National teaching fellow James Derounian highlights the potential for recycling graduate contributions back into university teaching
February 28, 2023 -
Supervising neurodiverse postgraduate researchers
Advice for supervisors to tailor their support and guidance for neurodiverse postgraduate researchers, based on conversations with two autistic PGRs
February 28, 2023 -
Supporting LGBTQ+ aspiring leaders in universities
LGBTQ+ staff bring to campus qualities such as courage and sensitivity that are key to leadership. Now a UK programme aims to develop those strengths in future academic and professional services leaders
February 27, 2023 -
Seven tips on finding and establishing international partnerships
An international partnership is like a marriage – once the courting is over, long-term compatibility is crucial, says Debra Hinds
February 27, 2023 -
Don’t forget the history when teaching business cases
David Waller explains why and how to give case studies a historical context to deepen students’ understanding of why certain decisions are made
February 27, 2023 -
Making space for innovation: a higher education challenge
Risk, chance and disruption can be paths to innovative teaching practice. Here, Michelle Prawer offers ways to bring more flexibility into the classroom
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How to advance equitable learning in your classes
We must extend belonging to help students feel they’re cut out for college, lower barriers such as impostor syndrome and ultimately support learning, says Flower Darby
February 24, 2023 -
Three creative ways to use ChatGPT in class
New AI tools such as ChatGPT increase educators’ capabilities, freeing us from fact-gathering to focus on more sophisticated problems and higher-level understanding, writes Esteve Almirall
February 24, 2023 -
Where’s our Black bereavement leave?
Higher education routinely ignores the emotional needs of Black faculty and staff, particularly after traumatic events, and it’s time for that to change, says Angel Jones
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Can online oral exams prevent cheating?
Online checking tools often flag non-suspicious behaviour along with suspected academic misconduct. Here, educators share lessons learned from using an online oral exam to check students’ understanding
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How to add value to research and manage intellectual property
Ensuring new knowledge has social, environmental or economic impact is an essential element of research – and of universities’ purpose. Here, Christophe Haunold explains the four steps to consider
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A universal design approach to teaching multilingual students
An explanation of how universal design for learning can improve teaching for multilingual international students and domestic students alike
February 23, 2023