How can we teach AI literacy skills?
Universities have made positive strides in improving digital literacy for graduates, but now they need to do the same for AI literacy
April 12, 2024
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How to make public engagement work for early career academics
Academics need to be able to translate what they research to engage a wide range of audiences. But to do that, scientists must first find the public engagement shape that fits them and their schedule. Here’s advice for getting started
April 11, 2024 -
THE podcast: human connection and the student experience
Two Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-person teaching or the effects of using AI for academic work
April 11, 2024 -
Banish nerves and tap into the excitement of public speaking with these five tips
Public speaking is a key part of academic life. But how to overcome your nerves and actually enjoy it? Ayten Erçoban Evren offers advice
April 11, 2024 -
Exploring sustainable internationalisation strategies for North American institutions
As North American universities lean toward internationalisation, they can learn from the experiences of their international peers such as the UK and Australia
April 10, 2024 -
How to create extracurricular activities students will want to attend
Participation and enthusiasm are the goals of those hard-working volunteers, staff and faculty who organise campus activities and events. Here are 12 tips to boost university student engagement
April 10, 2024 -
Welcome aboard! Tips for building an online community of learners
Building an online learning community can help students form social bonds and boost their motivation, but requires specific efforts to be successful. Karin Avnit and Prasad Iyer show us how
April 10, 2024 -
Aiming for tenure? Enhance your research’s visibility
By enhancing your networking skills and increasing the visibility of your work, you can demonstrate value to your institution and improve your chances of achieving tenure
April 10, 2024 -
How authentic stories can empower the ‘unheard voices’
Storytelling can be a powerful change agent. When proposing change – such as the digital transformation in universities – leadership needs to communicate in ways that cut through the noise and inspire action, write three digital adopters
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The three stages of developing a framework to support students of open and distance learning
Open and distance learning may offer a way for graduates to separate themselves from the herd, but some struggle with online learning practices. Cheng Yee Ng details how she developed the framework to address these challenges
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Evidence synthesis: what every student (and researcher) should know
The ability to collect, summarise and analyse data is especially vital for students and researchers in medical and healthcare-related fields, writes Alessio Bellato. Here, he explains what it is and how to access training
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Fostering critical thinking with reflective journals
Timely, frequent and constructive feedback has a powerful influence on student achievement. However, its impact on higher education students is hotly debated and often highly variable
April 8, 2024 -
Researchers need support to change the world – here’s how to provide it
To generate world-changing research, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Research and Innovation Office took on the role of fostering collaboration and allocation of resources to allow their academics to focus completely on their work. Lixin Situ outlines how to provide support
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Collaboration requires more than not stepping on toes
To get things done in universities, do we need to embrace conflict or find new ways to work together? Here, three digital adopters explain why collaboration isn’t the same as hoping not to annoy anyone
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How to support your students while living costs remain high
As the cost of living remains high, universities are spending millions of pounds on additional support for students. Maddy Godin explores some key guiding principles for helping students to thrive in their studies amid financial pressures
April 5, 2024