Lots to unpack: tips for those considering visiting positions abroad
Having worked in numerous countries across different continents, Farish A. Noor gives advice on what to look out for when potentially moving overseas
June 27, 2023
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Is critical thinking the answer to generative AI?
Designing assessment that tests critical thinking has value and practicality, so the challenge is figuring out questions that flummox the AI without creating wildly difficult problems for students, write Luke Zaphir and Jason M. Lodge
June 27, 2023 -
How to win at the part-time ‘game’ in academia
Higher education might be more accommodating of part-time employment than many private sector organisations, but working part-time comes with challenges. So how can you make a success of part-time working in academia?
June 27, 2023 -
AI and assessment integrity – threat or opportunity?
The maturation of AI chatbots has caused alarm that the integrity of assessments could be challenged. But there is a case to be made that such tools could support teaching and learning – and a compelling one that says higher education can’t afford to not use them
June 26, 2023 -
Build community into the curriculum to improve in-person attendance
If the lecture theatre is empty, it’s time to get more innovative in our delivery, says Gemma Ahearne. Here, she offers approaches that show students the value of attending
June 26, 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 -
A simple feedback strategy centred on a pedagogy of care
Lucy Gill-Simmen shares the template she’s designed to give meaningful feedback and opportunities for development for undergraduate and postgraduate students
June 26, 2023 -
Power and possibility: the role of universities in decolonisation
The question of decolonisation has grown in prominence in higher education in the past decade. Foluke Adebisi looks at why the concept is so often misinterpreted – and what is needed for universities to do it well
June 26, 2023 -
Five tips for building healthy academic collaborations
Collaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Åšliwa gives advice on how to work well with others
June 23, 2023 -
Tips for sharing research findings with diverse audiences
Research impact depends on researchers’ ability to reach the right ears and present content in the right format. Here’s how to tailor your communication – whether for policymakers, peers or the general public
June 23, 2023 -
Building bridges between academics and professional services
Five strategic tactics for a seamless collaboration between academics and professional staff in pursuit of a learner-centred education
June 23, 2023 -
Prioritising equity in higher education: the impact of individual identities
Recommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemic
June 22, 2023 -
Quality assurance of online transnational higher education
Online and hybrid degrees are booming, but work needs to be done to maintain the reputation of Australian online university degrees in the transnational education space, writes Fion Lim
June 22, 2023 -
Campus talks: an interview with David Latchman, vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London
The vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic that universities and the public are ready to embrace lifelong learning through England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement
June 22, 2023 -
The how and why of building a network in higher education
Sandy Jones gives advice to her 22-year-old self on the value of networking and how to get started – despite not owning a single high heel
June 22, 2023