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Coming up with a series of questions for ECRs about each ‘opportunity’ as it arises can help them decide what is worthy of their time, says Lucas Lixinski

Nguyen Hoang Thuan and Pham Cong Hiep provide practical tips for enhancing three types of presence – teaching, social and cognitive – in online learning and teaching, based on their research

Three research advisers share advice on how institutions should support researchers to develop their professional skills and confidence post-pandemic

Elizabeth Ellis offers five tips for assessing and selecting digital education tools that will improve rather than distract from your teaching

Dilshad Sheikh makes a case for universities to work more closely with employers to shape industry-relevant courses and expose students to more real-world practical training and assessment

Despite surface appearances, universities’ recruitment and selection practices still present hidden obstacles to under-represented groups

Richard Fitzpatrick and Thomas Little offer insights for designing and developing immersive learning experiences using video games, based on their experience using Minecraft in their teaching

Seth Cayley explains why primary sources are important learning tools to help students gain a better understanding of current events and hone critical-thinking skills

Sam Evans and David Collett share a framework to guide students in effective peer review to boost learning outcomes

Fiona Rawle outlines a pedagogy founded on human connection, care and compassion that improves student learning outcomes