Developing online master’s courses for an international audience
Lauren Johnston-Smith describes steps to create a quality learning experience for students enrolled on online postgraduate courses from all over the world
April 1, 2021
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How to demonstrate the value of online education to paying students
Scalability and flexibility are just two benefits that online learning offers students in the MENA region. Here’s how to let potential students know why they should enrol
December 24, 2024 -
Running effective tutorials in transnational education
Michael Daw explores the challenges and misconceptions related to running interactive tutorials in joint international courses, based on his experience teaching a UK-China programme in China
September 3, 2021 -
How to prevent cyberbullying from rearing its ugly head in universities
Christy Cheung presents preventive measures universities should take to tackle cyberbullying among students working online
June 1, 2021 -
Ensuring quality digital teaching for students locked down overseas
Parama Chaudhury offers advice on how to help international students continue their studies while stuck in their home countries during the pandemic
April 6, 2021 -
Interactive orals offer a solution to AI over-reliance in higher education
A scenario-based assessment method that promotes authentic learning can curb over-reliance on AI and build students’ professional communication skills. Here is a guide to interactive orals
August 11, 2025 -
Starting a support group for students with disabilities
Supporting students with disabilities in regions where universities place less emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion requires a proactive approach from staff. Establishing a student-led support group can make a significant impact
January 28, 2025 -
The secret to long-term international research projects is trust and transparency
To build an excellent research team you want talented individuals – but they also have to enjoy working together. Christine Raines explains how teamwork and open communication have made a multinational bioengineering project succeed
December 4, 2023 -
Seeing is believing: how to make internationalisation count
Simply being international is no longer enough in higher education. Internationalisation needs to demonstrate impact and return on investment – and to do that, it needs to be seen, writes Michael Scott
October 23, 2025 -
Just call me Alex! Why dropping the ‘professor’ could boost students’ confidence
When students are allowed to address teachers by their first name, it can calm nerves and encourage even the quietest voices to join the conversation
June 13, 2025 -
How to reimagine an existing subject
Immersive technology and student co-creation allowed educators to revamp a general education course. Here’s how they did it
February 28, 2025 -
Maximise your research impact through interdisciplinary collaboration
What’s the best way to achieve research impact? Qingyan Chen makes the case for an interdisciplinary approach
May 1, 2024 -
Tips for effectively communicating your research’s impact
Finding ways to communicate the impact of your research can sometimes be a hurdle. Here, Lyn R. Keith outlines effective ways to overcome it and extend the reach of your work
November 23, 2023 -
Introducing microcredentials: a guide for educators and students
May Lim provides insight on how to design effective microcredentials that provide tangible benefits for students’ job function and career aspirations
July 4, 2023 -
A DIY guide to starting your own journal
An antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open access journal. Here are the steps to consider
June 26, 2023