I found my voice as a woman in academia; here’s how you can do the same
People want to know that you are competent. If you are not a capable pilot, no one is going to get on your plane, writes Veronica Hope Hailey
February 15, 2024
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Nourishing bodies and minds: the vital role of a student food pantry
The rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities. In this landscape, the university’s student food bank can offer a lifeline, writes Isabelle Largen
February 15, 2024 -
Heart skills to future-proof students
These 10 skills might sound as soft as the centre of a Valentine’s Day chocolate, but they are essential for the careers and employability of our students, writes Elizabeth Reid Boyd
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Support for faculty on long-term leave is a career lifeline
Institutions and academics both benefit when support frameworks are in place to help extended leavers back into work. Four educators offer a case study in what one might look like
February 14, 2024 -
Use design thinking principles to create a human-centred digital strategy
Creating a user-focused digital strategy requires the use of various channels, the adoption of design thinking principles and the involvement of students and staff from the outset
February 14, 2024 -
How service learning can help students create a positive change in the community
Service learning can help students develop a civic mindset, universities achieve their third mission and communities flourish as a result. Intan Azura Mokhtar shows how
February 14, 2024 -
Gender equality is more than a box-ticking exercise – let’s champion it
The higher education sector is ideally placed to inspire talented women and improve the gender balance in the workplace. Kate Allum advocates for the power of self-belief
February 13, 2024 -
How to get promoted from an adjunct to a permanent position
Transitioning from an adjunct to a permanent position requires a multifaceted approach that combines teaching excellence, professional development, networking and a clear demonstration of commitment to the institution’s mission, writes Shruthi J. Mayur
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How to support your staff during personal crises
A little-discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble. Here, Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
February 13, 2024 -
Empowering women leaders in fighting climate change: a call to action
Achieving gender balance goes beyond mere representation, writes Tahseen Jafry. Tackling the climate crisis necessitates a profound shift among the next generation of leaders towards gender-sensitive decision-making processes
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The challenges facing female leaders in higher education – and how to address them
Women still face many hurdles on the road to leadership in higher education. Qiuling Chao outlines how we can overcome them
February 12, 2024 -
How to develop and nurture social presence in a learning community
Fostering a rich learning community in your module or programme can be difficult. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman draw on staff and student feedback to provide quick, effective wins to develop the social presence in your learning communities
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Film storytelling can enhance learning in STEM subjects
In the era of social technologies, authentic storytelling becomes a powerful tool for cultural and social change, a fundamental role of higher education, writes Arijit Mukhopadhyay
February 9, 2024 -
How to attract students who think they cannot afford higher education
As people all over the world grapple with rising costs, what can universities do to ease the financial burden of higher education from the very start of the process? Brooke Wilson offers her advice
February 9, 2024 -
Nudge your way up the NSS ladder
Small module changes based on behavioural insights into human flaws can help students collaborate more and procrastinate less – and boost engagement outcomes in your classes, writes Jana Sadeh
February 9, 2024