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Investment, training and incentives are required if the sector is going to rise to the challenge of truly embracing open research

Tips to improve student retention, engagement and participation drawn from teaching blended and online introductory computer programming courses, which cannot rely on in-person labs

Educators can use the issues, challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence to think about teaching in terms of design and process rather than outcomes

Size and legacy approaches are among the barriers universities face when it comes to using technology to improve teaching, learning and research. This six-point plan details what needs to happen

From providing mental health champions to simply having honest conversations about expectations and pressure, there’s much that can be done to help students

Sonia Kumar shares a guide to developing community-engaged learning projects that benefit the student participants and the communities where they work

Nicola Searle shares lessons for academics on speaking in front of a parliamentary select committee, to provide insight on topics linked to your research

University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long-term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing times

Embedding project-based learning and participatory research in degree courses can provide students with the critical-thinking skills that employers require

How do educators foster a safe environment for students while encouraging their independence? Brooke Wilson discusses why this is important