Connected classrooms: building belonging, trust and well-being
Learning communities that are grounded in trust, psychological safety and holistic support give students space to explore and share their talents
January 20, 2026
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Why trauma-informed education could be a university’s smartest investment
Responding to struggling students with empathy and flexibility can benefit the whole campus. Here’s how to create a culture of compassion
January 19, 2026 -
Guide students through four stages of cognitive development
Critical thinking does not develop automatically. Using William Perry’s model of cognitive development, Adeola A. Matthew shows how lecturers can help students progress from simplistic, dualistic thinking to more reflective and reasoned judgement
January 19, 2026 -
Harnessing AI to expand scientific discovery
From drug design to climate modelling, artificial intelligence can process data at scales far beyond human capacity. Hongliang Xin argues that the future of research lies in harnessing agentic AI through human-guided discovery
January 19, 2026 -
Maximise student satisfaction in creative education: part one
Disappointed with your National Student Survey satisfaction results? One teaching team turned theirs around with reflection and collaboration. Find out how, in the first of a two-part series
January 16, 2026 -
Tips for running engaging tutorials
Practical strategies for turning tutorials into active, inclusive learning spaces, from designing hands-on activities and valuing student contributions to building rapport and providing effective feedback
January 16, 2026 -
What must change? Towards gender-equitable and inclusive academic communities
University leadership has a responsibility to support gender equity that goes beyond simply holding senior roles, writes Lily Kong. Here, she calls for changes in career pathways, workload allocation and service expectations to open space for more women
January 16, 2026 -
Don’t forget HR when building a student-centred university
HR staff can be invaluable in shaping the student experience. Here’s how to keep them in the loop
January 15, 2026 -
Make team-based learning work for neurodivergent students
Students with autism, ADHD and dyslexia often struggle in team-based learning contexts. Read advice for tailoring this activity to specific learning needs and reducing overstimulation
January 15, 2026 -
Campus Talks: How to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower
Authenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundaries
January 15, 2026 -
From model collapse to citation collapse: risks of over-reliance on AI in the academy
The way GenAI surfaces sources for literature reviews risks exacerbating the citation Matthew effect, writes David Joyner. Here, he offers ways to prevent AI-driven search from blunting the impact of new research
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How vertical tutoring builds community
Students on joint or interdisciplinary degrees often struggle to feel they truly belong. Vertical tutoring – a structured, cross-year peer support model – offers a solution
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Be the conductor of your own GenAI orchestra for academic writing
Instead of using a single GenAI tool to create a one-note research paper, why not tune up an orchestra of machine assistants?
January 14, 2026 -
How can we revive the popularity of exchanges and study trips? Make students feel safe
In the first of a five-part series on outbound student mobility, Lucas Lixinski looks at what care is due to students travelling overseas as part of their studies, and how this can incentivise or deter them from spending time in other countries
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Alumna, alumnus, alumni: how can graduates influence current and future students?
Are universities mobilising one of their most impactful tools to boost student recruitment, improve graduate employability and strengthen the student experience: the alumni community?
January 14, 2026