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Making the case for arts and humanities

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Campus talks: how to make co-creation work in your teaching

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Academic voices and higher education insights

By Laura.Duckett, 12 January, 2026

Three steps to sustainable university-industry-government alliances

A framework for building robust partnerships that embed real-world experience into the curriculum, moving from single-course innovation to full programme transformation

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5minutes

By miranda.prynne, 12 January, 2026

Should I become a university administrator?

If you are considering a career move into university management, gather insights from this collection on what promotion from faculty to higher education administration entails

By kiera.obrien, 12 January, 2026

What is developmental editing, and why does your scholarly manuscript need it?

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Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editing

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 12 January, 2026

How teachers become students’ growth partners in learning

Simple habits can transform students’ silence and hesitation into conversation and curiosity, making the university classroom a dynamic space for learning and growth

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 10 January, 2026

Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learners

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Adult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experience

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 9 January, 2026

Beyond overexposure: how academics can reclaim agency on LinkedIn

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As LinkedIn shifts from online CV to personal branding stage, Jasmine Mohsen explores how scholars can reclaim agency, set boundaries and build sustainable digital identities without succumbing to overexposure

By kiera.obrien, 9 January, 2026

A guide to arts-based methods in medical research

Achieve a deeper understanding of human experiences by deploying the creative practices in research. Here’s how

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 9 January, 2026

Using design sprints to reimagine university learning experiences

With a human-centred approach and the incentive of a short time frame, design sprints can bring multiple perspectives together to reimagine modules and curricula

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 6 January, 2026

Student support in the university classroom

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Advice on helping students flourish in their studies by providing the right support when it is needed

By kiera.obrien, 8 January, 2026

How to integrate development pathways for higher education professionals

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Getting the best out of all employees means taking an intentional approach to staff development. This guide outlines four CPD categories and how to scaffold them

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 8 January, 2026

How technology can amplify connections in online classrooms

Technology does not replace human connection. Here's how thoughtfully designed digital practices can make student support more accessible and responsive

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By Eliza.Compton, 8 January, 2026

Effective support means meeting university students where they are

Meaningful student support starts in the classroom, the lab and the everyday relationships that faculty build with learners. Carrie Fearer shares practical strategies – from accessibility to co-creation

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 7 January, 2026

Entrustment-based supervision and assessment: a how-to guide

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Implementing entrustable professional activities into assessment can help judge students’ readiness to work independently. Here’s how it was done in a physiotherapy course

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6minutes

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Guidance on teaching design and delivery

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By Eliza.Compton, 8 January, 2026

Effective support means meeting university students where they are

Meaningful student support starts in the classroom, the lab and the everyday relationships that faculty build with learners. Carrie Fearer shares practical strategies – from accessibility to co-creation

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 6 January, 2026

Let’s teach students to see the fingerprints

Does humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-Ozieblo

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By kiera.obrien, 5 January, 2026

How does the brain learn? And why don’t we teach that way?

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Neuroscience shows traditional teaching is not enough. Instead, an experiential approach can return learning to its natural order

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By kiera.obrien, 2 January, 2026

What makes a classroom a community?

Community can be built on every course, deepening learning and improving the experience for everyone. Find out how

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By kiera.obrien, 7 January, 2026

Entrustment-based supervision and assessment: a how-to guide

Implementing entrustable professional activities into assessment can help judge students’ readiness to work independently. Here’s how it was done in a physiotherapy course

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6minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 26 November, 2025

The secrets of successful ‘mega’ modules

Teaching at scale is a growing reality across UK higher education, but how can modules with more than 500 students maintain quality and engagement?

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 2 January, 2026

Storytelling in STEM: connecting concepts, confidence and identity

Designing STEM classrooms that encourage students to reflect on their progress and share their stories takes intention, but the pay-off is enormous: more engaged, capable and confident learners

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 27 November, 2025

Make feedback a conversation to empower the student voice

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Nurture feedback literacy through collaborative evaluation. Frederik Dahl Madsen and Kay Douglas show how a new approach works in two contrasting courses

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5minutes

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Insight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett, 2 December, 2025

AI tools that strengthen students’ communication skills

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AI can help students reflect, practise and improve the skills employers really value, from writing clearly to speaking confidently and working effectively in teams

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By Eliza.Compton, 5 January, 2026

‘Students don’t have to prove authorship of every word, they show their supervision of AI tools’

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When all students are required to use generative AI for every assignment, their practice can be more rigorous, transparent and deeply reflective. Here, Tiatemsu Longkumer explains a rubric

By kiera.obrien, 31 December, 2025

How Carmen and the humanities can embed the skills GenAI can’t

A cultural programme centred on the opera Carmen lit a flame of engagement in students. Here’s how the humanities reach parts of the human psyche that GenAI could never touch

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By kiera.obrien, 18 December, 2025

How to evolve with GenAI: an educator’s guide

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The launch of GenAI has prompted a new stage of experimentation for university education. Here’s how to explore and refine, finding out what works and what doesn’t

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5minutes

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Academic publishing tips to help with everything from pitches to peer review

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By kiera.obrien, 23 January, 2025

The pros and cons of peer reviewing

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Weighing up whether to take on the role of peer reviewer? Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experience to outline the upsides and downsides

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 2 February, 2023

Read this before you write your abstract

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The abstract is arguably the most important element of a scholarly article, so it should be informative, meaningful and impactful. Michael Willis gives two objectives, and practical tips, to keep in mind

By Laura.Duckett, 21 November, 2025

Subtle steps that protect your authorship

Many early career researchers working with code, data and analysis assume goodwill is enough to secure authorship – it isn’t. Here’s how to protect your contributions and build fair, transparent collaborations

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By Eliza.Compton, 31 July, 2025

When open data meets publish-or-perish

At every stage of the research process, critical thinking acts as a compass – it urges caution against overconfident claims and reminds us that the goal is understanding, not mere output, writes Timo Lorenz

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By kiera.obrien, 8 January, 2026

How to integrate development pathways for higher education professionals

Getting the best out of all employees means taking an intentional approach to staff development. This guide outlines four CPD categories and how to scaffold them

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 14 October, 2025

Let’s rethink recruitment for an inclusive university culture

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Recruitment remains rooted in tradition – but this could be more detrimental to an inclusive culture than we think. Here’s how to tweak the process to allow every candidate to show what they can do

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By Laura.Duckett, 2 January, 2026

How technicians can achieve professional registration

Technical professionals are essential to the success of universities and research institutes. Nana Asante Asamoah-Danso offers guidance on achieving formal recognition

By kiera.obrien, 22 December, 2025

Accompaniment: the key to engaging campus communities in change

To respond to change, leaders must create solutions with their employees and members of the community, rather than instituting a top-down approach. A Latin American leadership practice could be the answer

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4minutes

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Eliza.Compton, 7 January, 2026

Doing outreach with children? Start with bricks, questions and storytelling

When the climate crisis dominates headlines but often feels too large for meaningful action, how can university researchers invite the next generation to engage, imagine and lead? Here, Nadera Assim shares insights from a workshop on composting

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By Eliza.Compton, 15 October, 2025

AI as an access tool for neurodiverse and international staff

Used transparently and ethically, GenAI can level the playing field and lower the cognitive load of repetitive tasks for admin staff, student support and teachers

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4minutes

By miranda.prynne, 13 November, 2025

Not faster but fairer: tame ‘techno-solutionism’ to build inclusive futures with AI

University leaders and academics must resist an open-armed embrace of AI and ask tough questions about who, really, is benefitting from its use in order to shape an inclusive future, writes Chie Adachi

By Laura.Duckett, 5 November, 2025

Rethinking neurodiversity in higher education

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Strategies to embed neurodiversity support into teaching and assessment to unlock talent and drive innovation across higher education

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5minutes

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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton, 6 January, 2026

Digital assumptions versus global realities in transnational education

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Connectivity and access remain key challenges as universities in the Global North extend provision beyond their borders. Reflective questions about the experience of TNE students and staff can help ensure courses remain relevant and inclusive

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By Laura.Duckett, 7 January, 2026

How I use AI tools to enhance EFL students’ speaking skills

AI tools can help students of English as a foreign language build confidence in academic speaking by offering structured practice opportunities, personalised feedback and support with idea generation. Ka Ho To explains how

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 13 May, 2024

Eleven ways to support international students who use English as a second language

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We must all work to foster a compassionate and encouraging experience for our international student community

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 11 December, 2025

Tips to support international students’ mental health

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Studying abroad may seem exciting, but many students can suffer from social isolation. Here’s how to offer support

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3minutes

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By miranda.prynne, 30 December, 2025

Campus talks: the value of arts and humanities in higher education

A vice-chancellor-artist and a historian discuss the merits of the arts and humanities and what valuable life lessons and skills can be gained from the study of these disciplines

By miranda.prynne, 11 December, 2025

Campus talks: how to make co-creation work in your teaching

Find out why and how to collaborate with students to ‘co-create’ elements of their learning, from a leading expert on co-creation in higher education

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33minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 27 November, 2025

Campus talks: the real-world power of soft skills

How do universities ensure their curricula meet the demands from industry, government and students for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Three experts explain how institutions are working to align higher education and skills development

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80minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 13 November, 2025

Campus talks: why teaching with artificial intelligence is ‘like a giant field experiment’

THE Award-winning educationalist Jenny Moffett talks about using AI so it supports learning rather than risks deskilling students, dealing with uncertainty in the classroom and the value of boredom

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33minutes

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Campus brings together expert advice from academics, university staff, and our Campus+ partners. Covering key areas of higher education - from teaching and research to sustainability and access - our spotlight guides, written articles, short videos and podcasts help educators, researchers and administrators navigate challenges and drive change within their universities.