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By Eliza.Compton, 1 July, 2025

Get yourself unstuck: overthinking is boring and perfectionism is a trap

The work looks flawless, the student seems fine. But underneath, perfectionism is doing damage. David Thompson unpacks what educators can do to help high-performing students navigate the pressure to succeed and move from stuck to started

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By Eliza.Compton, 1 July, 2025

The scroll, the soundbite and the seminar: where media habits meet teaching

Students are raised in a world of algorithms, scrolls and screens. This means educators have to meet them on their terms: visually, aurally and interactively. Cayce Myers explains

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By kiera.obrien, 1 July, 2025

Ready your teaching for the AI era with this six-part framework

AI can help educators reclaim what they love most about teaching – but they need to approach it with an intentional mindset. The six steps of the THRIVE framework can guide the way

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By Laura.Duckett, 30 June, 2025

The unexpected benefits of academic blogging

Academic blogging can open doors to collaboration and career growth. Discover its benefits, and learn how to build a culture that supports it.

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By Eliza.Compton, 30 June, 2025

Keeping your research relevant in an accelerating news cycle

When publishing is slow but world events move quickly, how can scholars ensure their work will be read and cited and contribute to academic discussion?

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By kiera.obrien, 30 June, 2025

Test students’ understanding, not their memory

Exams have become more about students’ ability to recall answers to questions asked in past papers rather than testing their understanding of the knowledge they gained. Here’s how to challenge their cognitive ability instead

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By Eliza.Compton, 27 June, 2025

Machine v human skills: what do we teach now?

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Human-centred abilities such as curiosity, adaptability and self-reflection are rising in importance as AI threatens to automate routine tasks. Here are ways educators can prepare students for the workforce of the future

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By Laura.Duckett, 27 June, 2025

How can we support Black neurodivergent students?

Advice on purposefully creating a sense of belonging among black students in majority white universities

Black neurodivergent students face distinct barriers at the intersection of racism and ableism, so here are ways universities can go beyond generic policies to offer truly inclusive, intersectional support

By kiera.obrien, 27 June, 2025

Eight ways to embrace AI’s flexibility to bring different teams together

AI has rapidly moved from the domain of computer science into the daily lives of university staff and academics, but are we joining up the changes happening across higher education? Find out how to use it to break down boundaries between teams

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By Eliza.Compton, 26 June, 2025

What trauma-informed practice can learn from EDI in higher education

Equity, diversity and inclusion work reminds us that trauma doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Here are insights from EDI that can enrich trauma-informed practice

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By miranda.prynne, 26 June, 2025

THE podcast: what does it take to successfully commercialise research?

A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the market

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By kiera.obrien, 26 June, 2025

Business schools should go beyond the classroom for social impact

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To meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals, business schools should consider hands-on community projects which also boosts students' employability and give them a sense of purpose

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By Laura.Duckett, 25 June, 2025

How to run a bursary scheme for your students with no admin support

How one lecturer launched and ran a career development bursary with no administrative support, using digital tools and smart workflows to keep the process efficient and effective

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Guidance on the design and delivery of quality courses

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By kiera.obrien, 19 May, 2025

How to collaborate on eco education – and how not to

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When embedding sustainability education into the curriculum, barriers to interdisciplinary collaboration can limit progress. So, what needs to change?

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By kiera.obrien, 5 June, 2025

Don’t fear conflict in the classroom: foster respectful discussion instead

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How do we have meaningful conversations about divisive topics, while dealing with the emotions these debates may spark? Lea Sitkin outlines several strategies to give students the space to explore issues they care about

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By Laura.Duckett, 23 June, 2025

Case-based discussion as an authentic healthcare assessment method

Case-based discussion has been well received as an assessment method. Here are other reasons to use it, along with tips on how to make it work well

By Laura.Duckett, 17 June, 2025

Three ways to get students using GenAI in project-based learning

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How to use project-based learning to address ethical concerns and improve students’ AI literacy, including key questions to ask yourself before introducing the tools

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Lessons in how to improve university assessment and quality assurance

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By kiera.obrien, 30 June, 2025

Test students’ understanding, not their memory

Exams have become more about students’ ability to recall answers to questions asked in past papers rather than testing their understanding of the knowledge they gained. Here’s how to challenge their cognitive ability instead

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By Laura.Duckett, 11 April, 2025

How to encourage peer review in online courses

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A framework and practical strategies to train students to provide constructive peer feedback that improves learning outcomes

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By Laura.Duckett, 24 February, 2025

Improving assessments through industry collaboration

How to build and maintain industry relationships and coordinate effective project-based assessments for MBA students

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By Laura.Duckett, 19 May, 2025

How I teach students to assess each other’s work

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Peer marking helps students build valuable skills and reflect on their own work. Here’s how to make the process smooth and effective

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

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By Eliza.Compton, 27 June, 2025

Machine v human skills: what do we teach now?

Human-centred abilities such as curiosity, adaptability and self-reflection are rising in importance as AI threatens to automate routine tasks. Here are ways educators can prepare students for the workforce of the future

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 27 June, 2025

Eight ways to embrace AI’s flexibility to bring different teams together

AI has rapidly moved from the domain of computer science into the daily lives of university staff and academics, but are we joining up the changes happening across higher education? Find out how to use it to break down boundaries between teams

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By kiera.obrien, 25 June, 2025

Higher education library roles explained

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Libraries are changing with the times – and so is the librarian’s role. Here’s how librarians are specialising in the digital era

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By kiera.obrien, 24 June, 2025

Leading a personal development review? Think about GenAI for scholarship

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With personal development reviews taking place over the summer, perhaps this is the moment to focus on how teaching and learning practitioners are using GenAI for efficiency in terms of scholarship

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

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By Laura.Duckett, 30 June, 2025

The unexpected benefits of academic blogging

Academic blogging can open doors to collaboration and career growth. Discover its benefits, and learn how to build a culture that supports it.

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 30 June, 2025

Keeping your research relevant in an accelerating news cycle

When publishing is slow but world events move quickly, how can scholars ensure their work will be read and cited and contribute to academic discussion?

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By Eliza.Compton, 9 January, 2025

Trying to decide what, where and when to publish research?

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It’s a strategic balancing act, writes Walid Saad. While academic researchers often know why it’s important to publish their work, the timing, location and medium can be less evident. These tips are geared to sharing research for maximum effectiveness

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By Eliza.Compton, 20 June, 2025

How to write even when the words won’t come

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Books, articles and grant proposals do not arrive in a single stroke. They are created, like sculptures, through a thousand small movements. Here, Catherine De Vries explains how to develop ‘skill power’

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Career advice for academics and higher education professionals

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By miranda.prynne, 24 June, 2025

Is your academic career cleared for take off?

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Academic career advice to help you reach new heights in higher education, from crafting the perfect CV to navigating teaching and research pathways

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By Eliza.Compton, 25 June, 2025

‘An academic career is not a heptathlon’

The secret to establishing a career in academia is focus and deliberate choices, whether the path is into research, teaching or impact. Here, Robert MacIntosh explains why persistence and planning are more important than ever

By Eliza.Compton, 6 June, 2025

How to strengthen onboarding and integration for international scientific talent

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Welcoming faculty from another country requires more than adding visa information to the domestic induction process. Joanna Daaboul shares how her institution helps international researchers settle into life in France

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By Laura.Duckett, 6 June, 2025

How I use social media as a research tool

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Drawing from her autoethnographic experiences, Bhawana Shrestha discusses how she uses social media platforms to deepen collaboration, enrich methodology and widen participation in research

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education

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By Laura.Duckett, 8 May, 2025

Common barriers to belonging and how to overcome them

Belonging in higher education goes beyond access – it’s about feeling seen, valued and supported. This resource explores the barriers that prevent true inclusion and offers ways to create a more welcoming academic culture

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By Laura.Duckett, 4 April, 2025

Not all students want to fit in, but every student wants to matter

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Making students feel they matter can dramatically improve lecture attendance. Here are ways to do it

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By kiera.obrien, 15 May, 2025

To foster belonging, make a cultural shift

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Here’s how to hone your EDI practices and make your university an anti-discriminatory institution

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By kiera.obrien, 16 May, 2025

How inclusive design can transform student well-being: a spiritual perspective

Integrate the sacred into the secular by making interfaith spaces inclusive for all. Here’s how

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What international students need to flourish

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By Eliza.Compton, 28 January, 2025

Enhancing the thesis experience: insights from master’s students

Early preparation is essential for students’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the beginning

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By Laura.Duckett, 22 January, 2024

Six ways to boost international student recruitment

International students bring diversity, talent and economic value to our universities and society. Here are some ways to encourage them to apply to your institution

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By Laura.Duckett, 20 June, 2024

It’s all in the presentation: how to engage international students during lectures

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The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students, but simple strategies can help in creating useful presentations that support learning

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By Laura.Duckett, 13 June, 2025

Just call me Alex! Why dropping the ‘professor’ could boost students’ confidence

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When students are allowed to address teachers by their first name, it can calm nerves and encourage even the quietest voices to join the conversation

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By miranda.prynne, 26 June, 2025

THE podcast: what does it take to successfully commercialise research?

A technology transfer expert and biotech spin-out founder explain the steps involved in moving discoveries from the lab to the market

By miranda.prynne, 18 June, 2025

Campus webinar: How to embed sustainability into the curriculum

Hear experts discuss how they engage students in climate-conscious learning, build sustainability into course design and connect it to employability and wider social responsibility

By miranda.prynne, 12 June, 2025

THE podcast: actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate change

From global finance to the laboratory, hear about two very different ways by which universities can reduce their carbon emissions

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By Eliza.Compton, 28 May, 2025

THE podcast: the complex factors that drive students’ sense of belonging

An expert in student belonging and engagement in the digital environment explains the nuances of belonging, mattering and inclusion as well as how to foster well-being in higher education

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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 written articles, short videos and podcasts help educators, researchers and administrators navigate challenges and drive change within their universities.