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
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So you want to host an international online conference?
How hard can it be to stage an online conference? Don’t you just book a whole bunch of Zooms and send out invites? Well, yes and no. Here are five key takeaways from our experience as rookies to conference organisation
March 29, 2023 -
The history versus fiction debate revisited (again) thanks to ‘The Crown’
In the wake of the notorious television series it feels more crucial than ever that faculty reiterate to students the difference between historical fact and fiction
January 19, 2023 -
Helping doctoral students build international connections
PhD students’ learning and research can be greatly enhanced through international collaboration. A team from Imperial College London shares practical tips for supporting these cross-border links between doctoral students
November 9, 2022 -
Why higher education must serve students as the customer and the product
An effective university programme should continually adapt in order to add value for and to the students so that they can meet future workplace demands, Haksin Chan and Roy Ying explain
October 11, 2022 -
Experiential education through a simulated summit to combat human trafficking
Advice on setting pedagogical goals and planning a simulated international summit to support experiential learning for remote students, by Clara Chapdelaine-Feliciati
September 19, 2022 -
Virtual reality has failed education, so what should we do with it?
Getting VR right at a sophisticated level requires a hefty mix of hardware, pricey developers, rock-solid internet and suitable pedagogy – but there is a way forward
September 13, 2022 -
Does decolonisation in the West do anything for the developing world?
Expanded reading lists do little for the student whose visa is denied because there’s not enough money in their parents’ bank account, says Farish A Noor
May 17, 2022 -
Collaborative learning cases: a fresh approach to applied learning
A group of medical educators introduce a new teaching model being used to improve students’ ability to apply learning in clinical or real-world settings through collaborative work on specific cases
October 11, 2021 -
Is blended learning just a pipe dream for Indian HE?
It’s unlikely we are ready for a seismic shift while simultaneously trying to improve the quality of university education in general, say Gunjan Rajput and Swapnarag Swain
August 3, 2021 -
Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration
Western institutions can continue to forge fruitful collaborations with Asian universities and attract students from the region. Here, Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan shares two key recommendations for how to do it
June 2, 2021 -
When East meets West: improving student engagement in culturally diverse classrooms
Three simple steps can support student engagement across cultural boundaries, whether lecturers are teaching at home or overseas, writes T. J. Moore
May 25, 2021 -
What must change? Towards gender-equitable and inclusive academic communities
University leadership has a responsibility to support gender equity that goes beyond simply holding senior roles, writes Lily Kong. Here, she calls for changes in career pathways, workload allocation and service expectations to open space for more women
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Content is king in EAP teaching
Content-based instruction is reshaping English for academic purposes teaching by making subject matter central to language learning. Garth Elzerman and Catherine Sari share four strategies for creating deeper, more purposeful engagement in the classroom
August 1, 2025 -
How to succeed as a green leader
Small projects, broad buy-in, leadership-level commitment and consistent attention to energy, waste and water all add up to a more sustainable campus. Here’s how a UK university turned its climate awareness around
May 12, 2025