Sustainability can feel like yet another task for busy researchers. Here are ways to make greener research practices easier – and more memorable
Academics are increasingly using AI for research, despite being aware of its environmental footprint. But is it their fault – and what can be done?
Virtual reality and artificial intelligence can support nervous students to progress from silence to speaking confidently in foreign language classes
Eliminate waste, reap the benefits of a circular economy and aim for ambitious targets for greener laboratories, with these tips
How to move beyond basic waste reduction to teaching students responsible decision-making in experimental work
What happens when you trade exams for real clients, real problems and real deadlines? Dina Kamel outlines the benefits of unscripted problem-solving
To get a full picture of the impact of PPI, would it be better to focus on improving the process of involving people in health research as well as measuring outcomes?
Ultra-low-temperature freezers in laboratories can use as much energy as two UK households per year. Here’s how to make cold storage as efficient as possible
From cleaning glassware to choosing cooling systems, learn how small teaching interventions can help students experiment more sustainably
When it comes to improving green practices across a university’s laboratories, meaningful change doesn’t always require major investment or new infrastructure. Small but intentional practices can yield substantial results
With higher education navigating rapid technological change, the key to embedding AI literacy in the workforce of tomorrow could be a focus on collaboration over competition
By acknowledging that perspectives are evolving and relational, educators and leaders can encourage contribution and connection without sacrificing what makes people distinct
An LGBTQ+ scientist explains how funding cuts as a result of the US administration’s attacks on DEI-related research gave rise to a ‘gonzo science’ project and why data collection is its own form of resistance
When educators share the design and implementation of course material and assessment rubrics, they give students a stake in their own and their peers’ learning
Comments such as ‘This is a good essay’ might reassure but won’t help a writer improve. Here’s how to show students what strong and weak peer feedback looks like