In Lebanon, the country hosting the largest per-capita number of refugees worldwide, a project designed to increase access to higher education for Syrian refugees through digital learning has been piloted with success. Rabih Shibli shares lessons from developing PADILEIA
Authentic leadership involves being clear about one’s values but taking a step back to allow others the space to develop the scope of projects, says Harriet Dunbar-Morris
Video-sharing platforms can increase student engagement and confidence. Here, Seb Dianati shares uses and challenges and offers tips for setting up spaces and topics
With demand for online tutoring skyrocketing since the pandemic, it’s never been easier to set up as a tutor
It’s up to individuals to notice who is not present on committees and up to institutions to ensure that all voices are represented and heard
Students are keen to develop sustainable solutions to global challenges. Universities can use their expertise to support these efforts and bring net zero to industries
Are localised higher education and industry research partnerships delivering? Salah Al-Majeed reflects on how to bring sometimes disparate organisations closer together
Tips for how higher education institutions and accreditation authorities can recognise refugees’ qualifications even when they cannot be fully documented
Universities should employ a varied range of psychosocial support and well-being therapies to support students with diverse needs and improve mental health literacy, Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan write
What essential skills do researchers need? For those just starting on the road to research, breaking the process down into achievable and measurable milestones can help
Too many inter-institutional collaborations are derailed due to a false belief that institutions’ tech infrastructures are too dissimilar, says John Miles
Steps higher education institutions can take to make their policy engagement training programmes as diverse and inclusive as possible, based on the experience of a UK university
Terry Spraggett discusses the critical role of estate leads, the impact the construction industry can have and the approach that will drive success
Tutors must help new university students build their skills and understanding of academic writing as part of their broader first-year teaching, as Fiona S. Baker explains
Most universities are not yet in the metaverse space, nor clear about what is really involved – and we can’t afford to remain in this position, says Andy Miah