An introduction to creating escape rooms
Bernardo Pereira Nunes offers tips on how to get started on an escape room experience that will boost students’ teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
September 22, 2023
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Why we need a new model for professional development credentials
Close collaboration between universities and industry can help higher education address the ‘skills emergency’ and rebuild trust in university qualifications, writes Mick Grimley
September 22, 2023 -
Should we trust students in the age of generative AI?
A look at how institutions can shape their policies relating to generative AI such as ChatGPT to build trust among students and guide them in its responsible use
September 22, 2023 -
How to coach in-employment lifelong learners for success
A team from Singapore Institute of Technology offers insights from working with in-employment learners who are seeking to upskill by studying for degrees
September 21, 2023 -
Making space for emotions in learning
The trick is to design courses so cognitive and affective learning balance each other in a way that promotes empathy and deeper understanding of the content, writes Carol Subiño Sullivan
September 21, 2023 -
Unlocking urban secrets: learning through the exploration of our cityscapes
Teaching strategies to tap into the micro-narratives embedded within the urban landscape to support learning outside the classroom
September 21, 2023 -
Respectful provocation: the university skill for our times?
Challenging students about their assumptions and values makes them better equipped to engage with the challenges of living in a diverse society, writes Mathew Guest
September 20, 2023 -
What makes an effective microcredential programme?
Short, flexible and skills-focused, microcredentials must balance the needs of students and industry. Here are tips on how to develop courses that achieve this
September 20, 2023 -
A checklist for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in medical sciences and education, part two
Three questions that medical sciences lecturers should ask when revising curricula to promote ethical considerations, an understanding of health inequities and diverse perspectives
September 20, 2023 -
Trauma-informed care within academic settings
As awareness of trauma and its effects on individuals grows, Imogen Perkins delves into what it means to be trauma-informed, and how its five principles could look within an academic setting.
September 19, 2023 -
Equitable access to work-integrated learning is finally on the agenda in Australia
A group of Australian academics discusses what changes could ameliorate the issues faced by students from equity groups when it comes to accessing internships
September 19, 2023 -
Lessons learned from a fellowship year as a dentist and early career researcher
Winning a fellowship as a dentist and spending a year in Graz as an international scholar not only taught me about the profession but also fostered my self-awareness, writes Dániel Végh
September 19, 2023 -
What is needed to run a successful outreach programme?
Lessons on running a successful outreach programme designed to spark school pupils’ interest in university, based on a 13-year project focused on getting more girls studying STEM
September 18, 2023 -
Learning to learn: developing students into effective lifelong learners
Kevinia Cheung outlines an institutional approach to developing undergraduates’ ability to ‘learn to learn’
September 18, 2023 -
How to promote disabled women in academia
Disabled women are significantly under-represented in senior roles within universities. Here’s how – and why – institutions can and should support them better for career progression
September 18, 2023