The ‘above average’ illusion: tackling overconfidence in the classroom
Overconfidence among business graduates can result in costly personal and professional mistakes. Ekaterina Ipatova proposes a new approach
December 8, 2023
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How can UK universities support applicants affected by student visa changes?
Higher education institutions can help international students feel welcome and valued through their admissions processes, administrative help and public statements, writes Kate Morse
December 8, 2023 -
Uoffer Global sponsors Business School of the Year award at the 2023 THE Awards
Uoffer Global will sponsor the Business School of the Year award at the 2023 THE Awards as part of its commitment to connecting international students with exceptional higher education institutions in the UK
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Authentic assessment in higher education and the role of digital creative technologies
Authentic assessment in higher education and the role of digital creative technologies is a joint Times Higher Education and Adobe report that provides university educators and leaders with key insights into the benefits of authentic assessment of learners, and how digital creative technologies can further empower both learners and faculty to innovate authentic assessment practices.
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How to drive change in a research group, part two: a step-by-step guide
Research group leaders can use business frameworks to implement change effectively, argues Daniel Moraru. Here's how
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Community organising: a case study in parent engagement
Widening participation in higher education and improving the education journeys of young people cannot happen in isolation, writes Michael Bennett. Here, he outlines a programme that connects parents, community groups and the university
December 7, 2023 -
The four key steps to writing a successful funding bid
The art to writing successful funding bids lies in your vision – and assembling a crack team to enact it. Rob Waterson offers his tips
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Leveraging internships to empower first-generation students
Professional placements – whether paid or unpaid – offer practical, hands-on experiences aligned with students’ academic pursuits and help level the playing field for first-gen students in competitive job markets
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Advancing online learning using interactive and authentic assessment
Creating effective online assessment requires institutions to balance the quality of traditional assessment models with the innovative potential of new technologies
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Multilayered interventions to foster community relationships
Key components of positive community engagement include institutional-, faculty- and course-level links, writes Tom Williamson. Here, he offers a road map for embedding universities in their local area and regional economy
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How small universities can make big digital changes
Even tiny institutions can punch above their weight when implementing changes. Chris Porter shares the lessons learned from overhauling library digital services at Birmingham Newman University
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How to foster PhD excellence
How can PhD supervisors help early career researchers blossom? Support them with finding funding opportunities, understand each doctoral candidate’s motivations and reach out to your own network, suggests Julia Hörnle
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Coaching the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists
It takes courage, ability and talent to transcend disciplinary boundaries. But it also takes support. At Schmidt Science Fellows, early career scientists are given the training and mentorship they need to develop their careers in interdisciplinary science and pursue projects that tackle society’s biggest problems
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Embrace AI tools to improve student writing
Rather than trying to keep it out of the classroom, here are ways faculty can facilitate more effective use of ChatGPT for writing assignments
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Four key hurdles international students face – and what to do about them
How can we make international students’ academic journey a positive one? Katherine Mansfield suggests ways to alleviate their social, academic and language challenges
December 5, 2023