How can we teach and assess with ChatGPT? A guide to designing teaching and assessments that encourage students to learn with and about ChatGPT Soumyadeb Chowdhury , Samuel Fosso WambaTBS Education
Lessons learned from building a new university premisesRick Trainor reflects on the trials and tribulations of constructing a new, multipurpose building from scratch at the University of OxfordRick TrainorUniversity of Oxford
How to succeed at policy engagement, part one: define your purposeIn the first of her series on policy engagement, Jo Clift provides guidance on the importance of knowing what youâre trying to achieve in order to succeedJo CliftJo Clift Consulting
What should universities think about when redesigning their campuses?A university is a multifunctional space where collaboration is increasingly important, so new designs must consider who will use it and howDenise MedcraffArcadis IBI Group
Universities must think smarter when devising edtech strategies for the futureThe ideal vision is one where AI and faculty work together to deliver the best outcomes, rather than a two-tier system where the less privileged are left with a low-cost, automated educationSarah GrantImperial College London
Defining impact: a shift in thinking, acting and beingWhat is impact? And, more importantly, how do universities foster and measure it? Here is a plan to raise impact awareness, literacy and readinessIgor Campillo, Glória Nunes, Iñigo PuertasEnlight European University, Euskampus Fundazioa
Creating âthird spacesâ will revolutionise your campusInformal communal spaces bring multiple benefits, from encouraging interdisciplinarity to helping with net zero targets, says Jerry TateJerry TateTate and Co
Virtually writing together: creating community while supporting individual endeavourLessons in setting up and running a virtual writing group that facilitates individual and collaborative work through a supportive community of practiceKaren KennyThe University of Exeter
Rather than waiting to be told, hereâs how to do something about online harmsEmma Bond and Andy Phippen outline what institutions can do to better support their students (and staff) when tackling online harmsEmma Bond, Andy PhippenUniversity of Suffolk, Bournemouth University
The five key steps for getting the best out of a flipped classroomFrom planning properly to understanding cognitive load, Aaron Taylor reveals how to engender greater student engagement and motivation through the flipped classroomAaron TaylorArden University
Keep calm and carry on: ChatGPT doesnât change a thing for academic integrityChatGPT is a technological advancement on an already present risk of academic integrity, therefore the same careful approach to assessment design is required to minimise cheating, write Patrick Harte and Fawad KhaleelPatrick Harte , Fawad KhaleelEdinburgh Napier University
How to embed service to society within the educational experienceHelen Coulshed and Jeanne Wilson discuss their experience creating an interdisciplinary âserviceâ module to challenge gender inequalities in local schoolsHelen Coulshed , Jeanne WilsonKingâs College London
Good daily work habits for early career researchersA collection of good daily work habits that will help early career researchers flourish, based on insight from a number of academics Kelly Louise PreeceThe University of Exeter
When is a percentage not a percentage? The problem with HE marking practicesWhen an assessor awards a percentage to an essay, report or similar piece of work, this is a subjective mark rather than a genuine percentage â and this is deeply problematicAndy Grayson
Can asking for studentsâ perception of assessment improve fairness?Clear, fair assignments and grading criteria can improve not only studentsâ perceptions but also the reputation of the whole university, writes Philipp SonnleitnerPhilipp SonnleitnerUniversity of Luxembourg
Those of us with dyspraxia are frequently affected by academic ableismThe actions, inertia and discretion of individual academics can be a key driver of ableism â hereâs what you and your institution can do to help, says John MacklinJohn MacklinUniversity of East London
Listening, learning and responding to disabled studentsLessons from a group of disabled postgraduate researchers on steps that every university and tutor can take to better support disabled studentsJackie Carter, Laura HowardThe University of Manchester
Ten steps to recruitment equity for disabled academicsDisabled academics are under-represented across university departments. Becky Alexis-Martin and Jennifer Leigh share 10 strategies to enhance disability inclusion throughout the academic recruitment processBecky Alexis-Martin, Jennifer LeighUniversity of Kent
10 ways universities can reject ableismWilliam E. Donald and Larisa Yarovaya outline 10 clear ways universities can tackle ableism to create a sense of belonging for disabled students and staffWilliam E. Donald, Larisa Yarovaya Ronin Institute, University of Southampton
Six ingredients for successful digital transformation For forward-thinking universities, technology is not an afterthought but a core part of their activities. Here, Nick Skelton distils insight from UK higher education leaders into six components of successful digital integrationNick SkeltonJisc
The House Cup: promoting qualitative grading in mathematicsUsing qualitative instead of numerical grading in mathematics supports meaningful feedback that helps students improve the quality of their work, Jean-Baptiste Gramain explains Jean-Baptiste GramainUniversity of Aberdeen
Creating an impactful visual abstract with no design experienceThe basic principles of design offer guidelines for creating a scientific visual abstract. This guide will take you from blank space to eye-catching, easy-to-understand graphicsLipsa PandaElsevier
Iâm a disabled student â this is what I worry about when applying to your universityPhoebe Allen, an A-level student with cerebral palsy and full-time wheelchair user, outlines how universities can better accommodate disabled studentsPhoebe AllenStudent
Campus design for access and inclusionAdvice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities, by Jon RoylanceJon RoylanceADP Architecture
Hear this: a guide to writing an academic English listening testListening scripts need to replicate authentic lectures â but you also need to factor in subject matter, tone and question types as you go testAnna ZiomekUniversity of Reading
How to create university-wide timetables using free, open-source softwareCreating a university timetable is a complex and challenging task that requires significant planning and organisation. YaÄmur Ăerkez explains how it can be done quickly and efficientlyYaÄmur Ăerkez Near East University
Introduce coaching principles into your work in four easy steps Coaching is a popular tool for personal and professional development. Rushana Khusainova discusses how it can be used in higher educationRushana KhusainovaThe University of Bristol
Itâs worth rethinking how we engage graduates â they can be teaching gold National teaching fellow James Derounian highlights the potential for recycling graduate contributions back into university teachingJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
Supervising neurodiverse postgraduate researchersAdvice for supervisors to tailor their support and guidance for neurodiverse postgraduate researchers, based on conversations with two autistic PGRsKelly Louise PreeceThe University of Exeter
Supporting LGBTQ+ aspiring leaders in universitiesLGBTQ+ staff bring to campus qualities such as courage and sensitivity that are key to leadership. Now a UK programme aims to develop those strengths in future academic and professional services leaders Catherine Lee, Daniel BurmanAnglia Ruskin University
Seven tips on finding and establishing international partnershipsAn international partnership is like a marriage â once the courting is over, long-term compatibility is crucial, says Debra HindsDebra HindsArden University
Three creative ways to use ChatGPT in classNew AI tools such as ChatGPT increase educatorsâ capabilities, freeing us from fact-gathering to focus on more sophisticated problems and higher-level understanding, writes Esteve AlmirallEsteve AlmirallEsade
How to add value to research and manage intellectual propertyEnsuring new knowledge has social, environmental or economic impact is an essential element of research â and of universitiesâ purpose. Here, Christophe Haunold explains the four steps to considerChristophe Haunold University of Luxembourg
ChatGPT as a teaching tool, not a cheating tool How to use ChatGPT as a tool to spur studentsâ inner feedback and thus aid their learning and skills developmentJennifer RoseThe University of Manchester
Work like a scientist, donât sound like oneA pitch or presentation is not a full paper â and squeezing in too much detail will only alienate your audience. Here are four tips to make your research easy to understand in any context Philipp GramlichNaturalScience.Careers
Teaching the unknown: how to prepare students for uncertaintyFive steps that educators can take to teach students to cope with uncertainty and respond effectively to unforeseen eventsGlenn-Egil TorgersenUniversity of South-Eastern Norway (USN)
Campus Talks: Academia and activism Three academics share their experiences of using their research and teaching for social justice aims Colette Cann, Eric DeMeulenaere, John McKendrickUniversity of San Francisco, Clark University, Glasgow Caledonian University
A tool to navigate information overloadShonagh Douglas shares a tool that directs students to the specific advice they need when searching through online resources and offers lessons in how to recreate similar aids elsewhereShonagh DouglasRobert Gordon University
How to run an effective student well-being campaignFrom reaching out to the local community to making it interactive, Christina Chant offers seven tips for effectively promoting your universityâs well-being servicesChristina ChantEdinburgh Napier University
Five tips for helping international students settle in their new surroundingsGanna Pola and Ănay Aktunç offer advice based on their experience as advisers to international students in North CyprusGanna Pola , Ănay Aktunç Near East University
What you donât know about IP protections â but shouldFrom patents to trademarks and copyright, intellectual property is a vast field with financial and legal implications. So, get to know your universityâs technology transfer office, says Itzel Saldivar Itzel SaldivarUniversity of Luxembourg
A robust complaints process for students working in NHS placements Students training as health and social care workers must be supported to speak up about complaints or concerns from practice settings. Helen Carr outlines a clear processHelen CarrCanterbury Christ Church University
The changes to the National Student Survey could prove disastrousThe removal of well-being-centric questions and the ability to compare with previous years will impede universitiesâ ability to offer adequate supportHarriet Dunbar-MorrisThe University of Portsmouth
Voting counts: how to get more students to the ballot boxYoung people are less likely to vote than any other age group, so what can institutions do to engage students with the most fundamental of democratic processes? Rebecca Deegan shares some lessonsRebecca DeeganI Have A Voice
From personal to professional: incorporating sustainability into your university workPractical advice for embedding sustainability issues into broader professional practice, taking lessons from teaching English language that are applicable across other disciplinesPeter BuckleyThe University of Edinburgh
How to tell if your university is making a genuine effort to increase diversity There is zero doubt that bias pervades the HE system. Universities need to show they are taking it as seriously as they take publication and other key performance areasKeon WestGoldsmiths, University of London
How to raise the bar on the teaching section of your CVFrom not burying the teaching section to developing a broad range of experiences, Emma Williams gives tips on making your CV shine when applying for a lectureshipEmma WilliamsEJW Solutions
Challenges and opportunities of the 60-year curriculumLifelong learning for a post-digital-transformation, post-Covid world will need a degree of intention, design and flexibility universities do not yet offer, writes Jeff Grabill Jeffrey GrabillUniversity of Leeds
How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research A study into gender balances of interdisciplinary research teams shows that the presence of women is beneficial up to a point. Elisabeth Browning suggests ways funders and institutions can encourage their participationElisabeth BrowningElsevier
Are block teaching and universal design for learning compatible?On the face of it, comparing the block teaching planning format with the UDL framework might seem like weighing apples against oranges. In fact, they share six golden links, as Kevin Merry explainsKevin L. MerryDe Montfort University
