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May 8, 2026
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‘Small changes in assessment design can make thinking visible’
Many concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity and authorship have focused on controlling the tool rather than reconsidering the task, writes Nicole Brownlie. Here, she offers a shift to assess process, not just answers
May 7, 2026 -
Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor
An advocate for professional development of graduate supervision skills shares advice for new and seasoned research supervisors as well as what institutions can do to foster community and excellence
May 7, 2026 -
Four ways to make sure international students understand your teaching
While all students have to grapple with new terminology, those speaking in an additional language have an extra hurdle to understanding. Find out how to tweak your teaching to better support them
May 7, 2026 -
What does AI literacy in healthcare look like?
Done well, AI literacy helps students remain safe, critical, communicative and accountable in environments where digital systems are becoming more visible, writes Andrew Barker. Here, he outlines strategies to embed it in healthcare education
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Reframing support for the modern learner
Universities must rethink traditional support practices to offer more inclusive, proactive and all-round assistance to students
May 6, 2026 -
How AI is quietly distorting academic enquiry – and what to do about it
If students rely on AI summaries as starting points – or substitutes for enquiry – they risk bypassing the processes higher education is designed to cultivate: comparison, evaluation and critical analysis. Cayce Myers offers solutions
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Campus webinar: How to get your academic work published
Hear four experts from the UK and US discuss the academic publishing process, from how to find a publisher and approach a journal to writing proposals, open access and much more
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Flash cards work, but only when we teach students how to use them
Based on research comparing paper-based and digital tools, William J. Owen and Leah Chambers explain how flash cards can support learning and study skills development
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How can we embed students’ ‘cultural wealth’ in STEM teaching?
How can educators build on the knowledge, skills and personal assets students bring to the classroom? Sarah Rodriguez offers practical, adaptable strategies
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Developing more nuanced research on and for LGBTQ+ staff
Strengthening data collection on LGBTQ+ staff supports fairer, more responsive equality policies. Emma Jones and Simon Lock outline strategies
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GenAI has destroyed grading – and it’s made me a better instructor
Instead of a six-page research paper turned in at the end of a course, here’s how to focus on the real-time learning that happens between leaps of understanding and moments of doubt
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Five steps to prepare neurodivergent students for the world of work
Students with neuro-cognitive conditions often face significant challenges when making the transition into the workplace. So, how can higher education institutions ensure these students are ready to launch their professional lives?
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How to confront bias about international students
Diversity in higher education does not automatically lead to inclusion. Read about how subtle biases shape multicultural classrooms and how to address them
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Build supervisory relationships that inspire, not just correct
The supervisory relationship can make the difference between a doctoral student thriving – or simply surviving. Here’s how to build productive, respectful relationships, grounded in mentoring principles
May 4, 2026