How to do self-promotion without the cringe factor
Some recoil at the idea of self-promotion but it’s not all about bragging or stepping over other colleagues to get ahead, writes Shilpa Gopal
June 26, 2024
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Strategies for writing a PhD dissertation: write before you’re ‘ready’
Reading isn’t writing, and knowing about your topic isn’t writing. So, what should graduate students do to get started and make steady progress? Monique Dufour suggests practising well before it’s time to write the thesis or dissertation
June 26, 2024 -
For the future of higher education, we need to educate the whole student
In this extract from his book ‘The Learning-Centered University’, Steven Mintz lays out his vision of higher education’s future, and proposes a new way of learning
June 26, 2024 -
The University of the Future: what does it look like to Teesside University?
D2L finds out how Teesside University managed during the pandemic
June 25, 2024 -
How can universities make their case to a new government?
Three key considerations to convincingly showcase the value of universities to a new government inundated by competing priorities
June 25, 2024 -
Regional place-makers: how to demonstrate the economic and societal value of higher education
Higher education institutions should build a strong regional presence, addressing local issues and driving growth, then find innovative ways to demonstrate their impact to the public and policymakers, writes Anthony McClaran
June 25, 2024 -
RIP assessment?
How can educators make learning and human intelligence visible in the age of GenAI? Abby Osborne and Christopher Bonfield outline a model to rethink assessment and reward non-AI knowledge and understanding
June 25, 2024 -
The making of: turning a research project into a documentary
To get your research findings into as many hands as possible, consider filming a documentary. James Layton, Paul Tucker and Bettina Talbot offer their advice
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Let’s play! Using games to teach statistics and economics
Incorporating games into economics classes can enrich the learning experience. Here are some of the factors to consider when designing them
June 24, 2024 -
Communicating clearly and early: the importance of data in university messaging
The higher education guidance platform Unifrog is not only driving data-based messaging but also delivering tangible results for institutions
June 24, 2024 -
Integrating ethics into course design is vital – here’s how to do it
Integrating philosophical enquiry into course design can enrich teaching practice and help our students act justly, writes Cara E. Furman
June 24, 2024 -
Creating inclusive spaces for inclusive events
Inclusivity efforts must go beyond physical accessibility to include how events are advertised and who is consulted and invited to speak, write Meredith Wilkinson and Leanne de Main. Here they offer eight practical ways to make shared spaces welcoming for all
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To build resilience, we need to embrace failure in the classroom and beyond
Let’s redefine failure by changing the way we teach, assess and support students and staff. Ibham Veza, Mhadi A. Ismael and Taib Iskandar Mohamad outline how
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The University of the Future: what does it look like to University College Dublin?
D2L finds out how University College Dublin has managed during Covid-19
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Best practice e-guide: student success handbook for higher education
By investing in student success, institutions can ensure they remain relevant in an increasingly competitive market
June 22, 2024