How to be an anti-racist ally on the university campus
Three academics from the University of Westminster provide practical advice on ensuring allyship is taken seriously in higher education institutions
May 18, 2023
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Tips (from a librarian) for creating assignment prompts
A guide to crafting and writing clear assignment instructions that students can understand and follow
May 18, 2023 -
Building a pedagogy-first teaching framework
The University of Birmingham has successfully evolved its approach to digital learning since the pandemic, creating greater consistency in how staff use technology to support teaching
May 17, 2023 -
‘I just wish all lecturers would use the VLE in the same way’
A consistent approach to blended teaching and learning across the whole institution can shift the student experience. Here’s a way to achieve it – from page templates to staff training
May 17, 2023 -
Five simple ways to make your classroom more LGBTIQ+ friendly
From encouraging the use of pronouns for all to utilising the power of narrative, Lucas Lixinski marks IDAHOBIT day by offering tips on LGBTIQ+ inclusion
May 17, 2023 -
Work ‘with’ not ‘on’: making social research more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people
How to develop inclusive social research practices that involve carrying out work ‘with’ LGBTQ+ participants, rather than ‘on’ them
May 17, 2023 -
Questions to foster open and engaging research communication
Each stage of a research project comes with questions about what information to share and with whom. Richard Holliman offers practical advice on how to make your research communication more transparent and engaging
May 16, 2023 -
Start your university on a path to resilient net zero
Practical tips on how institutions can improve their resilience to climate threats while on a path towards net zero emissions, by Rob Wilby and Shona Smith
May 16, 2023 -
Enhancing student participation and access through always-on support
Digital technologies have revolutionised the delivery of teaching and learning. It can do the same for student support, allowing universities to offer help and routine, personalised, formative feedback at scale – at any time of day
May 15, 2023 -
Empowering students through co-creation and reflective experiential learning
By giving students agency in course content, the University of Edinburgh presents a fascinating case study of how student-led experiential learning can be used to develop professional skills in credit-bearing exercises. But can it work at scale?
May 15, 2023 -
How stackable credits are helping universities better meet the demands of employers and students
Microcredentials are becoming increasingly popular, with higher education institutions using stackable credits to increase academic flexibility
May 15, 2023 -
Creating an environment where staff and students feel comfortable sharing their pronouns
Using the correct pronouns is a key part of respectful communication – so where do we begin with creating a university environment where sharing pronouns becomes a natural part of our workplace culture?
May 15, 2023 -
Making the abstract concrete
Strategies for writing effective abstracts for conference and research papers
May 15, 2023 -
Challenges and opportunities in transforming pedagogy at scale
Academics highlight the importance of nurturing soft skills and responsible techniques in online assessment
May 12, 2023 -
Harnessing digital opportunities through blended learning
QA ÌÇÐÄVlog reveals plans for new degree offerings that tie in-person learning with online flexibility for learners
May 12, 2023