University ‘taster days’ can introduce teenagers to what global health research and advocacy might be like as a future career. Here four academics describe a pilot training session and what they learned from it
Forest Tan describes how to begin creating a flexible pathway where learners can accumulate microcredentials aligned to industry that can stack towards a degree
How academics can manage and guide the use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT so that it enhances learning and independent thought and does not hamper academic freedom
It takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and impactful student experience
Music degrees aren’t as valued as they should be. Universities can do much more to make them attractive to students and parents, argues Sam Walton
A three-pronged look at how to make access to doctoral study more equitable and remove barriers to entry that disproportionately impact students from ethnic minority backgrounds, based on findings of the Equator Project
Online courses should be integrated into everyday faculty functions to improve remote and in-person classes as well as the overall student experience
Claudia Janeth Hernández Cardona offers practical advice on using open-book tests in our student evaluations
A guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their work
Humour is a versatile teaching tool, explains Pete Ludovice. It’s fun, it makes the lecturer seem more approachable, helps make complex concepts relatable, shifts cognitive load, and encourages innovation in the classroom
Cecilia Tagliapietra Ovies says that, while there is no single formula for learning assessment, there are certain basic principles institutions can follow to help ensure success
A guide to using artificial intelligence to support nuanced class debates that train students’ critical thinking and communication skills
Written communication – whether that’s a press release or IT guidelines – should be clear, sincere and accessible. Here, Mike Brown offers ways to help colleagues build the confidence and skills to tell their stories in an authentic way
Ibham Veza and Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd provide practical guidance and methodologies for introducing project-based learning and outline its potential impact on students
Career development tips for higher education professionals who take an education-focused pathway