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July 5, 2022
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The 7 steps for designing activities in hybrid courses
When planning a hybrid course, a main concern is how to design the activities in this still relatively unfamiliar format
July 5, 2022 -
Ten platinum rules for PhD supervisors
Is it time to add PhD supervision to your skill set? Tara Brabazon explains the pitfalls, challenges and rewards of this key academic role for the rookie mentor
July 4, 2022 -
Original essays written in seconds: how ‘transformers’ will change assessment
Artificial intelligence that generates original text will be both empowering and disruptive for students and higher education at large, say Mike Sharples and Rafael Pérez y Pérez
July 4, 2022 -
How to cultivate learning communities among university teaching staff
Creating a professional learning community among front-line teaching staff can be a big help when implementing new curricula. Adrian Lam presents some ways to do so
July 4, 2022 -
Hybrid learning improves inclusion, but social interaction remains essential to positive university experience
The disruption of the pandemic has given institutions the opportunity to plan for the future, identifying the right online and in-person channels to improve inclusion, well-being and employability
July 1, 2022 -
Six steps to improve access to UK higher education for displaced students
People who have fled war and persecution often face barriers to continuing their studies in the UK. Here are six ways universities can help to improve access
July 1, 2022 -
The summer life of a teacher can be a boon for creativity in the classroom
For me, what makes a teacher interesting in the classroom is proportional to what interests them outside it, says Zachary Michael Jack
July 1, 2022 -
Women in academia are doing too much non-promotable work – and that has to stop
The No Club shares advice for women about how to spend their time at work, how to change the environment to stop saddling women with unrewarded work, and prioritise the tasks that get noticed
July 1, 2022 -
Simple ways universities can collaborate to bring more refugees into higher education
Through sustained partnerships, universities can share best practice and find new approaches to support refugee students
June 30, 2022 -
Getting the quiet students to talk helps everyone
Often the quiet students have the most insightful ideas but won’t share them for fear of speaking in public. Here are some tips on building their confidence and voice
June 30, 2022 -
What can universities do to improve routes into HE for displaced academics?
Efforts to support Ukrainian academics offer lessons in how individual institutions can improve pathways into UK higher education for displaced scholars now and in the future
June 30, 2022 -
Lessons in helping remote students obtain practical work experience
Universities face obstacles in helping distance learners access practical work experience. Ewout van der Schaft and Alex Mackrell share insight from initiatives at their business school
June 29, 2022 -
The role of complementary higher education pathways for refugees
Education has emerged as a pathway to sustainable resettlement for displaced people but establishing programmes requires leaders to overcome considerable challenges
June 29, 2022 -
Running a diverse team is harder work – but the rewards are immense
John Womersley managed more than 50 nationalities on a €3 billion science project. Here, he reflects on the experience and gives tips on getting the most out of a diverse team
June 28, 2022