Use welcome workshops to build student belonging
A guide to creating induction workshops in collaboration with students – with practical tips on building student confidence and trust
May 29, 2025
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The need for integrated thinking at universities: from Covid-19 to the SDGs
A joined-up approach between universities, public services and businesses – as successfully demonstrated during the pandemic – is now needed if institutions are to accelerate efforts towards the Sustainable Development Goals
May 29, 2025 -
The economics of belonging: a new way of thinking about student success
Rising costs of living and tuition mean that US university students may prioritise career and economic factors rather than self-actualisation as a reason to remain at a university
May 29, 2025 -
Enhancing the accessibility of digital resources to improve student success
Universities should engage with students, staff and edtech partners to ensure accessibility is a key consideration in the integration of digital tools and resources
May 28, 2025 -
Build belonging, with or without a centralised campus
How can young universities foster a sense of belonging in their students, given they may be operating across several different campuses? Here are some of the ways you can create community
May 28, 2025 -
THE podcast: the complex factors that drive students’ sense of belonging
An expert in student belonging and engagement in the digital environment explains the nuances of belonging, mattering and inclusion as well as how to foster well-being in higher education
May 28, 2025 -
Make your Freshers’ Week activities sing
Songwriting sessions, treasure hunts and biscuit decorating are among the creative Freshers’ Week activities that help students build self-confidence, connect with others and ease the transition to university life
May 28, 2025 -
University libraries’ modern role in supporting faculty and graduate research
When research is increasingly computational, interdisciplinary and comprised of multi-institutional teams who frequently collaborate virtually, university libraries must keep pace to support faculty and graduate students, as Tyler Walters explains
May 28, 2025 -
Be aware of the invisible baggage of poverty your students carry
We need to acknowledge the realities of poverty and inequality, and the trauma it leaves our students with. Here are six principles to make higher education more inclusive
May 27, 2025 -
Engagement isn’t a trade-off – it’s a path to stronger research
REF 2021 placed more emphasis on impact and engagement, meaning we must no longer rely on our research to speak for itself. Read how to engage with those beyond academia to ensure your work has a greater impact on society
May 27, 2025 -
Find the hero energy in the story of your research
Want to connect with funders, the media, the public or policymakers? Start by thinking like a storyteller
May 27, 2025 -
Teaching your first course? Follow these steps
Just landed your first adjunct teaching role and don’t know where to start? Here’s how to make the most of your strengths, design a clear syllabus and deliver engaging, manageable sessions
May 26, 2025 -
How to support students with dyslexia in your teaching
Students dealing with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties may struggle in the classroom more than their peers. With their number increasing, here’s how to give them the space they need to learn
May 26, 2025 -
AI and assessment in higher education
Threat or opportunity? Advice for using, managing and embedding artificial intelligence in university assessment, skills development and task design
May 23, 2025 -
Run your lab more smoothly by centralising chemicals management
A simple change reduced our lab waste by a tenth. Find out how you can do it too
May 23, 2025