How to test GenAI’s impact on learning
Rather than speculate on GenAI’s promise or peril, Thibault Schrepel suggests simple teaching experiments to uncover its actual effects
September 30, 2025
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Conversations that drive grassroots innovation in higher education
When university resources are limited, innovation doesn’t always begin with boardroom decisions or major funding. Sometimes it starts with one conversation and a willingness to act on it. Here’s how university staff can drive change through grassroots leadership initiatives
September 30, 2025 -
From ‘sage on the stage’ to ‘guide on the side’
With GenAI, changing job markets and overprotective parenting shaping today’s learners, higher education must balance knowledge with fostering autonomy – without letting independence go too far, says Daniella Sieukaran
September 29, 2025 -
Five tips to help you find non-federal research funding
Non-profit groups and industry partners can be great sources for funding opportunities. Here’s how to find the right ones and build a relationship with them
September 29, 2025 -
Assessment tasks that support human skills
Assignments that focus on exploration, analysis and authenticity offer a road map for university assessment that incorporates AI while retaining its rigour and human elements
September 29, 2025 -
Tips for inducting student reps into your faculty
Clear guidance and tailored training can empower student representatives. Mary Woolley shares strategies that have strengthened student-staff collaboration and led to more constructive feedback
September 26, 2025 -
What your students are thinking about artificial intelligence
GenAI has been quickly adopted by students, but the consequences of using it as a shortcut could be grave. A study into how students think about and use GenAI offers insights into how teaching might adapt
September 26, 2025 -
Can you see me? Can you hear me?
With in-person, online and hybrid supervision of master’s dissertations now common, which works best? Here, Alun Epps offers reflections and advice for new supervisors
September 26, 2025 -
How to motivate students and staff in higher education
Advice for faculty to find and maintain the motivation that they, and their students, need to progress in their work and learning
September 25, 2025 -
The creaking career ladder is now a bungee jump – prepare your students for a multi-career world
Generation Z want more variety, flexibility and faster development from their careers. It’s up to universities to equip them with the skills for the new career landscape
September 25, 2025 -
From clashing egos to compassionate debate in the classroom
By reframing debates as opportunities to build resilience, empathy and self-confidence, educators can help students strengthen relationships and develop lifelong skills for well-being and personal development
September 25, 2025 -
How to conduct research involving people who may not have capacity to consent for themselves
Studies involving people who may not be able to provide their own consent to take part in research can be daunting. These practical tips offer a guide to ethical and inclusive research with this population
September 25, 2025 -
Integrating the university library into teaching and learning: why and how
Where is the library positioned within your institutional structure? Steve Briggs makes the case for integrating it into the teaching and learning unit
September 24, 2025 -
How to harness AI for student support: a human-centred approach
Drawing on the creation of a virtual assistant for her MBA students, Zemin Chen shares lessons for educators seeking to introduce GenAI into the classroom
September 24, 2025 -
Reflections on impact and co-creation in academic podcasting
What are researchers to do when conversations around vital topics such as the future of democracy are not reaching beyond academia? An academic podcast has proved effective in taking the conversation to the public and policymakers
September 24, 2025