The maturation of AI chatbots has caused alarm that the integrity of assessments could be challenged. But there is a case to be made that such tools could support teaching and learning – and a compelling one that says higher education can’t afford to not use them
If the lecture theatre is empty, it’s time to get more innovative in our delivery, says Gemma Ahearne. Here, she offers approaches that show students the value of attending
An antidote to frustrations with traditional academic publishing might be to launch a grass-roots open access journal. Here are the steps to consider
Lucy Gill-Simmen shares the template she’s designed to give meaningful feedback and opportunities for development for undergraduate and postgraduate students
The question of decolonisation has grown in prominence in higher education in the past decade. Foluke Adebisi looks at why the concept is so often misinterpreted – and what is needed for universities to do it well
Collaboration is a key skill in academia, but nobody is ever taught how to do it effectively. Martyna Śliwa gives advice on how to work well with others
Research impact depends on researchers’ ability to reach the right ears and present content in the right format. Here’s how to tailor your communication – whether for policymakers, peers or the general public
Five strategic tactics for a seamless collaboration between academics and professional staff in pursuit of a learner-centred education
Recommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemic
Online and hybrid degrees are booming, but work needs to be done to maintain the reputation of Australian online university degrees in the transnational education space, writes Fion Lim
The vice-chancellor at Birkbeck, University of London explains why he’s optimistic that universities and the public are ready to embrace lifelong learning through England’s Lifelong Loan Entitlement
Sandy Jones gives advice to her 22-year-old self on the value of networking and how to get started – despite not owning a single high heel
Does the design of lecture theatres actually hinder knowledge dissemination? Richard Layzell discusses his experiments in shifting the norms of education delivery
A panel of academic staff and thought leaders discussed the importance of industry connections and skills for the future at a Digital Universities US round table
A discussion of the strengths and limitations of digital assessment and how it can best be used in higher education