Feature article

By Eliza.Compton, 8 May, 2024
A whole-culture change to dismantle structural barriers has included mentoring, promotions workshops, and childcare and family leave support. Here are reflections on 25 years of advancing gender equality at Queen’s University Belfast
Reading time
4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 May, 2024
Even experienced academics can get anxious before public speaking. Fikrican Kayıkçı suggests four ways to approach speeches with confidence
Reading time
3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 May, 2024
Public speaking is a skill that inspires dread in many: fear of judgement, of making mistakes, of facing unpredictable circumstances. Here, Patty Raun draws on her experience as an actor to share tips for quelling the anxiety
Reading time
4minutes
By dene.mullen, 7 May, 2024
The move online compounded matters, but even before that, nobody could agree on what student engagement was – and that needs to change, says Chris Headleand