How VR can embed the health and safety standards of the future
Virtual reality simulations can equip construction students with technical skills and impress on them the importance of safety. Find out how here
July 24, 2026
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Academic collaboration isn’t automatic – here’s how to make it work
Effective collaboration in research and teaching practice requires more than goodwill. It depends on clear goals, shared contributions, project management, cultural awareness and space to raise concerns
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The future of graduate employability depends on making skills visible
Degrees are not disappearing, but employers increasingly want evidence of capability, challenging universities to make graduates' skills more visible
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How to be present in teaching, even when you’re not physically there
Asynchronous course design has to work for the student logging in alone at 11pm, or it doesn’t work at all. Here’s how to design to make your presence felt, even in absence
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A philosophical approach can help media students understand complex terms
Students need to do more than memorise definitions of complex terms. Learn how a classroom activity based on analytic philosophy makes abstract concepts more tangible
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Why one-way university outreach falls short
If outreach work is only about disseminating knowledge and not about listening, universities risk reinforcing their ‘ivory tower’ reputation. Real impact comes from co-creating knowledge with communities. Pipiet Larasatie explains
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The secrets of successful university outreach
Learn how to create and deliver effective university outreach programmes that get more people interested in and engaged with higher education
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Help students become language mediators to bridge knowledge gaps
How mediation, translanguaging and a class contract can develop understanding, prevent clashes and promote appreciation for diversity in multilingual classrooms
July 22, 2026 -
Five ways academics can protect their annual leave
Organisation and communication will ease the way for university staff to book guilt-free time off and prevent burnout
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Creating empathetic graduates requires us to go beyond exams
Drawing on self-determination theory and using immersion technology can help educators shape civic-minded, people-focused students. Find out how
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Make multiculturalism an enriching learning experience
Teaching in a multicultural programme means serving not only as an academic but also as a host, says Raúl MartÃnez Flores, who offers tips on making international students feel welcome
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University outreach that works starts with a simple question
When it comes to outreach, are you building a cohort or expanding opportunity? Being clear about your goal can transform how universities design, deliver and assess outreach. Walter Lee explains
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Standardisation to personalisation: designing better assessment futures
The interconnected digital age opens up opportunities for flexible, personalised assessments that can offer real benefits for students and institutions
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The civic university: move beyond symbolism to real responsibility
Is higher education’s civic engagement becoming performative? Here’s how to embed it in teaching, research and governance
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How to get primary school pupils interested in STEM
Academics often lack the skills to engage with very young audiences, which can make STEM feel abstract. Charlotte Maughan Jones shares tips on using the right language and understanding what’s important to schools
July 20, 2026