Managing upwards in higher education, part 1: structural and political skills
Strategies for academics on working effectively with managers while protecting their time, integrity and career trajectory
September 1, 2025
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Beyond fragmentation: integrating AI for a seamless learning experience
Successful AI adoption in higher education relies less on the number of tools used and more on how well integrated they are, says Stephan Fortier, regional vice-president for the UK and Europe at Instructure
August 29, 2025 -
The lecture is dead – long live the performance
An electrifying lecture can still engage students and bring them together in a way ChatGPT can’t compete with. Discover the key elements of stagecraft and how to apply them to your lecture performances
August 29, 2025 -
Taking pedagogy to the provost’s office
The skills that make effective teachers – adaptability, empathy, presence and reflection – also shape university impactful leaders. Here, Bill Owen shares leadership lessons he learned in the classroom
August 29, 2025 -
Five tips for running a successful COIL project
Discover ways to encourage collaboration, nurture curiosity and equip students with the skills they need to succeed in collaborative online learning projects
August 28, 2025 -
̽»¨ÊÓƵ university IT departments for peak performance
Universities today rely heavily on robust IT departments to support their educational missions. The integration of technology into academia is not just a luxury but a necessity – one that relies on strategic collaboration with external experts
August 28, 2025 -
A warm welcome for new students
Advice on how to roll out the welcome mat for the new intake, on campus and in the classroom
August 28, 2025 -
‘Every faculty member should go on campus tours’
When one university professor went undercover to find out how different colleges welcome prospective students and their parents, he found out what institutions should, and should not, do in their visit programming
August 28, 2025 -
The autonomy paradox: why graduate apprentices need both freedom and support to thrive
Graduate apprentices who report high levels of autonomy in their workplace learning don’t necessarily achieve better outcomes. Here’s what they need to succeed
August 28, 2025 -
Solving the soft skills crisis using artificial intelligence
Employers seek transferable skills such as communication and cultural awareness, but how can universities translate these aspirations into meaningful, scalable learning experiences for students? AI personas offer possibilities
August 27, 2025 -
How to spot misinformation online
Find out two ways of approaching the identification of online misinformation – from an external perspective and an internal one. Stephanie Tsang shows how
August 27, 2025 -
How interactive orals transform assessment – and how to implement them
Interactive orals shift testing from memorisation to meaningful dialogue, reducing anxiety and building confidence in diverse learners. Read how they increase inclusivity and how to implement them across disciplines
August 27, 2025 -
Lessons for academics in resilience, persistence and coping with failure
Rejection is part of every academic journey, but that doesn’t make it easier to bear. Drawing from personal experiences, Bhawana Shrestha reflects on how shifting mindsets, embracing support and practising ‘gentle ambition’ helped her build resilience
August 26, 2025 -
It’s up to universities to embed climate literacy in the next generation of journalists
With the climate crisis intensifying, the media’s role in informing the public will be critical. Here’s how to equip journalism and media students with the tools to do so
August 26, 2025 -
AI, copyright and the classroom: what higher education needs to know
As artificial intelligence reshapes teaching and research, one legal principle remains at the heart of our work: copyright. Understanding its implications isn’t just about compliance – it’s about protecting academic integrity, intellectual property and the future of knowledge creation. Cayce Myers explains
August 26, 2025