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Five tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah Khadim

Simple exercises can make reading-based university classes more engaging and interactive, says Amjed Majeed. In this video, he offers four ways to break up the vocabulary, text, comprehension routine

If students complain of not having enough time to complete assignments, Hassan Imad Kadhim has nine tips that will help them (and anyone else juggling a to-do list) get tasks done

Lecturers can make their teaching more memorable by breaking down barriers between themselves and their students with a smile and a joke, says Mohammed Zuhear Al Mulali

Gary Burnett offers five pointers on when and how teaching in virtual reality worlds can successfully enhance learning

Francesco Fornetti explains how home lab kits and simulation tools can help spark curiosity and exploration among engineering students

A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities, explains Andrew Barker, as he shares advice on creating a ‘library community card’ that provides free and open access to the public

Success in academia requires much more than topical expertise. Jackie Carter shares three vital areas of focus for building a research career

Embrace the student voice in order to develop and improve your online teaching with varied media and plenty of interactive elements to boost engagement and learning, says Nick Young

Incorporating play into your teaching promotes student engagement and participation, explains Giskin Day and offers tips on how to get started