James Derounian makes the case for part-time work, particularly as academics advance in their careers – and gives tips on how to begin the transition and make a success of it
Incorporating play into your teaching promotes student engagement and participation, explains Giskin Day and offers tips on how to get started
Public engagement in STEM strengthens research relevance and trust in science, but how can universities do it well? Here, the team behind S4 give three considerations based on a decade of effective outreach to disadvantaged schools
Jo Cresswell explains how universities can support more collaborative cultures by changing the way academics are reviewed, assessed and rewarded
Used effectively, intended learning outcomes (ILOs) can provide a useful tool to drive student engagement and encourage learners to take responsibility for their education, as Amit Jinabhai explains
From personalised learning to making classes engaging, lecturers from around the world offer guidance on how to inspire student success
What options are open to you as a researcher if you decide formal academia is not for you? Helen Ross outlines considerations and useful advice for anyone wishing to become an independent researcher
The frameworks currently in use for rewarding policy impact are peppered with problems and pitfalls – here’s how to fix them, says Christina Boswell
PhD supervision requires a specific skill set – from communication to emotional intelligence – to meet its challenges and secure its rewards. Here, Helen Allan shares her advice based on more than 20 years of experience
Academics from around the globe share practical advice and lessons learned for those teaching online now or in future turbulent times
Carbon offsetting is a hotly debated issue, with critics positing that it distracts from real efforts to reduce emissions. David Duncan explains why a compromise position in which offsetting is used to complement focused efforts at carbon reduction may be needed
MBA students come to class with high expectations and present distinct teaching challenges. In this video, Carl Sherwood explains why a holistic approach and using students’ own professional experience in content and assessment design lead to success
Knowing when to utilise traditional v authentic assessment methods – and the modern tools to build them – is a crucial part of the teacher’s role in 2022 and beyond
Engendering academic integrity in the next generation of researchers is vital for the academy – Salim Razı offers key takeaways from organising free academic integrity summer schools
Just as spelling checks and predictive text have become accepted, so too will AI writers, so educators should help students responsibly engage with and understand the potential and limitations of these text generators, writes Lucinda McKnight