We need to notice who is missing from the decision-making table – and act
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
June 21, 2022
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Nurture entrepreneurs and a commercial focus to build a greener economy
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
June 21, 2022 -
Half of students feel they’re not ready for a job – we must solve the HE-industry disconnect
Are localised higher education and industry research partnerships delivering? Salah Al-Majeed reflects on how to bring sometimes disparate organisations closer together
June 21, 2022 -
Helping refugees get their qualifications recognised
Tips for how higher education institutions and accreditation authorities can recognise refugees’ qualifications even when they cannot be fully documented
June 21, 2022 -
From tree rings to tree pose: exploring varied approaches to well-being in universities
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
June 20, 2022 -
Discover the nine competencies required to become a researcher
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
June 20, 2022 -
Playing to our strengths: how HE can benefit from shared edtech
Too many inter-institutional collaborations are derailed due to a false belief that institutions’ tech infrastructures are too dissimilar, says John Miles
June 17, 2022 -
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion within public policy training for academics
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
June 17, 2022 -
Building futures: how estates directors can deliver net zero
Terry Spraggett discusses the critical role of estate leads, the impact the construction industry can have and the approach that will drive success
June 16, 2022 -
Creating bridges to academic writing for first-year university students
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
June 16, 2022 -
The metaverse is much more than a virtual copy of your campus
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
June 15, 2022 -
Practical ways to develop a comprehensive university ‘sanctuary’ programme
Seven practical steps to developing a comprehensive sanctuary programme that can support the immediate needs of displaced students and academics while including a broader plan for social change
June 15, 2022 -
How to maximise student satisfaction with the flipped classroom
What are the pedagogical, technical and social aspects that lecturers should consider to give students the best possible experience of the flipped classroom?
June 15, 2022 -
I’m a Columbia student, and I don’t want my grade inflated
Normalising failure could improve students’ mental health, give them the freedom to learn more effectively and make them more resilient all at once, says Jacob Clay
June 14, 2022 -
Synchronous communication strategies for a successful learning design partnership
Approaches to synchronous communication that build rapport among university course designers and external edtech providers, shared by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman, in the second part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnerships
June 14, 2022