Universities must evolve from degree-granting hubs to social anchors
Higher education institutions can be incubators for ethical leadership, lifelong learning ecosystems and community partnerships, writes Rahim Somani
March 8, 2025
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Authentic assessment design for computer programming master’s courses
A four-step plan for more meaningful assessment that incorporates AI-assisted evaluation, group discussions and presentations
March 7, 2025 -
Brainstorming benefits of an AI writing assistant app
User needs, smart prompts and functionality were central to creating an AI tool that supports student writing and thinking. Here, Joanne Chia and Angela Frattarola share the pedagogical and technical considerations involved in the process
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THE podcast: why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explain
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Is authentic assessment leaving some students behind?
Does a more authentic assessment for some students mean an inauthentic experience for others? Here’s how to address this by adopting a student-focused lens
March 6, 2025 -
Are you a jack of all GenAI?
Effective use of generative AI draws on a suite of skills that go beyond well-crafted prompts. Getting the best out of tech’s ubiquitous tool requires informed choices, field expertise, flexibility, diligence and a willingness to play
March 6, 2025 -
Make your annual report sing
An annual report is a useful tool for promoting your institution’s work. Here’s how to coordinate its publication and get it seen
March 6, 2025 -
An AI toolkit for all aspects of academic life
Harness the power of technology to reshape the tasks that make up your day. Here are the best AI tools to use in higher education
March 5, 2025 -
Want to teach during your PhD? Here’s what you should know
How to prepare for your first teaching experience, manage your time and keep students engaged in class
March 5, 2025 -
When to use an AI professor (and why you might not need one)
Selective embrace of artificial intelligence is key to its success in supporting student learning. Here, Leonard Ng Wei Tat shares lessons from building an effective AI teaching assistant
March 5, 2025 -
Rewild your campus
Intentional planting and water and soil conservation can encourage wildlife back to our campuses and create a rich learning environment
March 4, 2025 -
The university support services that help demonstrate research impact
Library and knowledge transfer services are just two of the institutional resources available to help academics show the impact of their research. Find out which tools to use and when
March 4, 2025 -
Building a culture of care to support students’ mental health
Mental health support is a community-wide concern, which includes easy-to-access counselling, staff awareness and training, an empathetic environment and community hubs, writes Amy Epperley
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Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback
AI can potentially augment feedback and marking, but we need to trial it first. Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trust
March 3, 2025 -
Kickstart your educational research journey
Educational research can help elevate your teaching to the next level. Here’s how to get started
March 3, 2025