Why PhDs are more carousel than rollercoasterHow to make the most of the opportunities that teaching, research and seminars bring to your PhD journeyNicholas MaldarelliThe University of Edinburgh
Industry engagement matters for doctoral candidates, tooDoctoral candidates have not generally prioritised engagement with industry, but its opportunities to enhance research impact and career prospects now make it essential. Here, Adnan Syed Muhammad offers tips for PhD studentsAdnan Syed MuhammadWestern Sydney University
Does GenAI provide the opportunity for creativity to take centre stage?With GenAI, routine skills are on tap â creativity should now be a core literacy. Ioannis Glinavos explores what that means for higher education Ioannis GlinavosUniversity of Westminster
A scaffolded approach to teaching with GenAIAs GenAI continues to reshape higher education, this four-phase framework by Rena Beatrice Alcalay offers educators ways to guide students to use these tools critically and ethically, fostering agency, bias awareness and deeper engagement in philosophical writing assignmentsRena Beatrice AlcalayTechnical University of Munich
How industry partnerships and digital credentialsâŻcan close the skills gapIndustry-focused credentials allow candidates to highlight skill sets to potential employers and enable individuals who may not have access to traditional higher educational pathways to display skills acquired over time. Here are examples of how these can workVeronica M. Godshalk, Janelle SimmondsGeorgia Techâs Center for 21st Century Universities, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Managing student risk AI-version Could a safe space to experiment with using artificial intelligence to complete an assessment offer students a path to both deeper learning and AI proficiency?Chris JonesRegentâs University London
How to develop your own university library excellence standardInstead of depending on a customer service assessment by an external agency to improve your library, why not develop your own? Find out 10 things to include in your bespoke standardSteve Briggs, Carly Ramirez-Herelle University of Bedfordshire
An academicâs guide to the art of negotiation: part twoHow to understand your negotiation partnerâs drivers, handle difficult situations and learn from each interactionNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
The transfer student advantage: soft skills in motionTransfer students bring more than credits to their new institution; they come with resilience, self-advocacy and real-world experience. With soft skills more essential than ever, itâs time to see these learners not as behind the curve but ahead of the game Lauren ThomasVirginia Tech
The challenge of building a diverse faculty in a world that has turned on diversityIn improving recruitment and retention of faculty from under-represented groups, universities can learn strategies from the corporate world â and let go of contentious remedies that do not workFrank Dobbin, Alexandra KalevHarvard University, Tel Aviv University
How translanguaging can improve the learning experience and boost studentsâ confidenceResearch into nursing education in Indonesia found using two or more languages in the learning environment allowed students to grasp technical concepts quickly and easily. Hereâs how it workedErikson SaragjhUniversitas Sumatera Utara
Stop placing the onus on neurodivergent students to âfit inâHow universal design for learning can address common challenges in making classrooms more inclusive for neurodivergent studentsIoanna KapantaiThe University of Exeter
Five ways to centre faculty development at your universityTeaching quality can be an institutionâs biggest asset, improving student retention and boosting reputation. So why not move faculty development to the centre of institutional strategy?Salah Al-Majeed, Hayat El AsriAl Akhawayn University
An academicâs guide to the art of negotiation, part 1: how to prepareThe first in a two-part series explores how to use Marshall Rosenbergâs ânon-violent communicationâ framework to help you prepare for negotiations in the workplaceNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
How a campus garden is tackling declining 3D spatial skills in geoscience students Making geology more tangible can spark curiosity in the field and help students learn the skills needed to address global issues such as climate change, resource management and natural hazards. Kate Pedley walks through an interactive garden Katherine PedleyUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare WÄnanga o Waitaha
How to protect inclusive educational practices in increasingly hostile environmentsGrassroots strategies for sustaining inclusive teaching and learning practices amid shrinking resources and growing hostility, focusing on course design, pedagogy and proactive advocacy Liz Owens Boltz, Brittany DillmanMichigan State University
Sustainability education isnât just an add-on â itâs a foundation for the futureIf universities want to nurture future leaders capable of addressing the worldâs most pressing challenges â climate change, inequality, poverty â they must go beyond surface-level curriculum reforms. Hereâs how to create the space for your students to grapple with these issuesMaria Jose MurciaUniversidad Austral
Why slowness is a superpower in creative educationGood ideas often appear in the quiet moments we donât count as work. David Thompson argues for protecting incubation time and for helping students rediscover the value of disconnectionDavid ThompsonUniversity of Lincoln
âDonât be sorry, just declare itâ: safeguarding the integrity of the essayWith the advent of GenAI, higher education has pronounced the essay dead. Benito Cao argues there are signs of life â and explains how to protect its integrityBenito CaoAdelaide University
Interactive orals offer a solution to AI over-reliance in higher educationA scenario-based assessment method that promotes authentic learning can curb over-reliance on AI and build studentsâ professional communication skills. Here is a guide to interactive oralsPopi Sotiriadou , Dani Logan-FlemingGriffith University, Torrens University
EDI is meritocracy â why is that hard to understand?Equity, diversity and inclusion is misunderstood when it is seen as valuing identity instead of skill within the systems that determine academic career progression. But it is in the sectorâs interest to recognise and support talent, no matter what it looks like, writes Brooke SzĂŒcsBrooke SzĂŒcsThe University of Queensland
Build workforce capability through smarter university-industry partnershipsUniversities are expected to produce job-ready graduates, but many partnerships with industry remain ad hoc. Building deeper, more deliberate relationships with employers is key to developing stronger regional talent pipelinesGrant RitchieUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare WÄnanga o Waitaha
Competence matters more than content in sustainability educationInstead of teaching the UNâs Sustainable Development Goals head on, find the competencies business managers will need to take on the challenges of the future. Hereâs howRhoda Davidson, Hans-Jörg SchliererEMLyon Business School
The power of podcasts to enhance student support A university podcast can help cut through the noise of traditional communications. By meeting students where they are, it can be a powerful way to build community, reduce stigma and ensure support services reach those who need themShaunagh MossUniversity of Chester
How universities can move from DEI backlash to breakthroughIdentity threat â when individuals or groups feel devalued â can undermine equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. But if universities reframe this conflict, it can result in growth and new perspectives, write Camellia Bryan and Brent Lyons Camellia Bryan, Brent LyonsUniversity of British Columbia, York University
A common enemy approach to anti-racism in higher education We need to rethink how we understand and advance anti-racism work in universities, treating racism as âour common enemyâ and adopting a unified approach to tackling it, writes Paul MillerPaul MillerThe Institute for Equity, University Centre
It starts with connection: rethinking the enrolment journey The old enrolment model no longer fits todayâs diverse student population. To truly support modern learners, universities must prioritise flexibility, empathy and trust over scripts and yield targets, writes Agnam Memeti Agnam Memeti DeVry University
How student feedback and planning shape a high-impact orientation programme Orientation week should not be about institutional formality but about human connection, writes Anusha Nataru. An engaging, effective programme requires careful pacing, warmth and inbuilt capacity to respond to student feedbackAnusha NataruAditya University
Doing DEI when you canât use the âDâ, the âEâ or the âIâ wordâDEI is dead, long live DEI!â How to resist attacks on DEI, develop deep resilience and reimagine and reform your practice with kindnessEamon Costello , Wajeehah Aayeshah Dublin City University, University of Melbourne
Discussion forums: the key to AI-proof assessment?Providing a supportive learning culture for students will make them less likely to cheat â and discussion forums, with a few tweaks, may be the way to do itEdward PalmerAdelaide University
Equipping university graduates to think beyond the classroomToo many students â and some educators â misunderstand what critical thinking entails. Here, Marie Paretti explains why engineering students in particular struggle with open-ended problems, and how educators can design experiences that help them learn to think in contextMarie ParettiVirginia Tech
An early career researcherâs guide to impactResearch impact can often be reduced to an administrative task, yet looking past metrics and seeing your work come to life can be incredibly rewarding. Hereâs how to connect with the âwhyâ of your researchAndy Phippen, Louise RuttBournemouth University, University of Plymouth
How should assessors use AI for marking and feedback?While much attention has focused on studentsâ use of GenAI, its potential to support assessors has mostly been overlooked. Here, Isabel Fischer shares draft principles co-created at a cross-institutional workshop to guide its responsible use in assessment, marking and feedback.Isabel Fischer The University of Warwick
For EDI efforts to be sustainable, universities must evolve their language and practiceA transactional model can position higher education institutions as performing equity, diversity and inclusion rather than living it, writes Bruce Watson. But that version of EDI will not serve us in the futureBruce WatsonUNSW Sydney
How to build unbreakable self-confidence: an academicâs guide A strong foundation of professional self-confidence is crucial when treading the academic career path. Follow these five tips to cement yoursAyten Erçoban Evren Near East University
Harness the powers of social media for learningReplace mindless scrolling with little moments of learning by curating your social media feed. Hereâs howNorlin Nosbi, Nurul Azhani Yunus, Abdul Rahim Othman, Mazian MohammadUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
How community events can improve staff and student well-beingRegular, inclusive community events can play a vital role in improving mental health and well-being for both students and staff in higher education. Read about how simple, low-cost activities can foster connection, ease pressure and build a stronger university cultureJanine Wilkinson, Jean-Charles de CoriolisThe University of East Anglia
How to create snackable social media contentWhat makes an engaging post that delivers your key message? Hereâs what university social media creators should do and what they should avoid when creating short-form contentEvan AtkinsonGeorgia Techâs Center for 21st Century Universities
Should university admissions decisions rely on academic performance?If higher education wants to evolve its role beyond gatekeepers of knowledge to true engines of development, institutions need to rethink student readiness and recruitment processesRahim SomaniUniversity of Northern British Columbia
Content is king in EAP teachingContent-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 Garth Elzerman, Catherine SariXiâan Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
Four questions to ask to detect false news onlineEven those working in higher education can fall for misinformation. Ask these four questions to get better at zeroing in on false news Peter Cunliffe-JonesUniversity of Westminster
The evolution of student onboardingOn-demand, just-in-time digital onboarding can help students filter the vast array of information they receive when they start university, and set them up for successCory ElfrinkUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare WÄnanga o Waitaha
âWe must replace critical thinking with intuitive critical thinkingâDeveloping studentsâ basic critical thinking skills is not enough â intuitive critical thinking is needed in order to expand cognitive capabilities and understand real-world issues, explains Patrik K. MeyerPatrik K. MeyerUniversity of Zurich
Three reasons to harness AI for interdisciplinary collaborationNew advances in artificial intelligence could be used to communicate across disciplines and share knowledge more seamlessly. Hereâs howRaymond ChanHong Kong Baptist University
When open data meets publish-or-perish At every stage of the research process, critical thinking acts as a compass â it urges caution against overconfident claims and reminds us that the goal is understanding, not mere output, writes Timo LorenzTimo LorenzMSB Medical School Berlin
âThere is no workaround to this moment â we are all targetsâThe attacks on DEI and academic freedom show higher education needs to come together, build collaborations and stand firm. Hereâs how Mike GavinDelta College
The keys to strong universityânon-profit partnershipsCollaborative projects between universities and non-profits nurture empathy and allow students to make a real-world impact. Here, three educators share their tips for building meaningful partnerships that benefit students and communities alikeMariana Leyva , Martha SĂĄenz , Itzel Eguiluz TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey
Teaching critical thinking is not enough â we must design for and assess it, tooStudents are often told to think critically, but they need to be shown how â and evaluated on it. To truly embed critical thinking in higher education, educators must align teaching, assessment and expectations from the ground upNicole PittersonVirginia Tech
Bite-sized learning: when less can be more Could snappy, focused micromodules appeal more to the social media generation than traditional lectures? Perhaps â but only if theyâre carefully implemented. Hereâs how to do itAditi JhaveriHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Four ways to help students develop critical thinking skillsStudentsâ success increasingly depends on their ability to demonstrate critical thinking and research skills. Here are four ways to help them develop these complex abilities through effective data analysis training and course designJustin FendosXiâan Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityÂ
