A survival guide for academic department leaders
Administrators walk a line between support for faculty and accountability for performance, writes Saleem H. Ali. Here, he offers six tips for building good governance and legacy
May 7, 2025
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Enhance students’ employability with career storytelling
Teach your students how to articulate their career narrative and communicate their skills to potential employers
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‘Departmental orthodoxies silence dissent and chill scholarly enquiry’
Universities have not handled ongoing challenges around free speech, protest, academic freedom and safety well, writes John Hyman. Here he offers short- and long-term actions to promote secure, pluralistic campuses
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‘We need to be united, confident and proud of who we are’: thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling
How can universities support gender-non-conforming members of their communities in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman?
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Make social groups work for under-represented students
Collaborate with students to create social groups that foster connection among those with shared lived experiences. Above all, ensure these groups have a clear purpose and focus on inclusion, rather than emphasising difference
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From peanut butter to effective policy impact
In a sector that often seems tasked with being everything to everyone, each university needs a policy strategy that focuses institutional expertise where it will make the most difference, writes Alistair Sackley
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Level the playing field for student apprentices with ILPs
Read advice on how to support student apprentices with independent learning plans, including guiding them through the off-the-job hours logging process
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Prepare your students for the job market: part two
In the second part of this two-part series, find out how to coach your students to excel in interviews, from pre-meeting prep to a perfect thank you message
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Is the tick-box structure of promotion preventing true collaboration?
Academics can be so focused on the hoops they have to jump through on the path to success, they forgo opportunities for genuine collaboration. Perhaps it’s time for a shift in mindset, writes Nick Quinn
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Why relationship building is key to policy influence
To influence policy, researchers must go beyond data to build trust and relationships. Strategic networking makes the difference
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Using bespoke language testing to enhance the student journey
Embedding English language testing into recruitment strategies can enable universities to streamline the admissions process and increase enrolment numbers
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Campus talks: why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education
Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaboration
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Ask students what mental health support they need
A student-led advisory board can help universities understand what services students will use and how they prefer to engage with support
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Four ways to balance service and learning
Community-engaged pedagogies such as service learning are widely practised in universities, but how to achieve a lasting impact on both students and communities? Here are four strategies to do so
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Use a professional student wardrobe to tackle waste and increase employability
A student-led clothing wardrobe scheme helps students step into professional roles while reducing textile waste. Here’s how to set one up to support both sustainability and student success
May 1, 2025