How to write better awards entries
From conducting in-depth interviews to telling the whole story, Sam Russell provides top tips for crafting a compelling narrative that will appeal to awards panels
April 14, 2023
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What should be inside a teaching toolkit?
Teaching practices and student support are highly contextual so how can academic developers create institutional ‘toolkits’ that meet the needs of staff across different schools and departments?
April 14, 2023 -
I’m finally ready to admit that I’m an academic who suffers from depression
I’m opening up because those of us hounded by mental health issues should not have to add fear of job loss and stigmatisation to our list of concerns, says James Derounian
April 13, 2023 -
Generation Z presents new challenges for medical education
Digitally savvy and adapted to rapid change, this cohort of future doctors needs emotional support and help managing expectations and setbacks
April 13, 2023 -
THE podcast: how to deal with the legacy of empire in higher education
Hear from a historian who sees decolonisation as a by-product of his scholarship and a mathematician who is using original sources to teach the global history of the discipline
April 13, 2023 -
Steps to building a winning online presence for your university
The majority of students now research universities online, so this is a vital component of marketing. David Riley lays out the foundations of building a strong online presence
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The four-day week in higher education: can we make it work?
With a culture of overwork eroding well-being among UK university staff, could a four-day working week be part of the solution? Rushana Khusainova looks at whether this mode of working is feasible in higher education
April 12, 2023 -
Don’t touch that dial: how to pitch and write for broadcast
Don’t be afraid to rework your scholarship for a mass audience. Find the narrative in your research and build relationships with commissioning editors, says Matthew Flinders
April 12, 2023 -
Don’t forget online learning in your university marketing
University marketing often focuses on the campus experience, so what should institutions do to make prospective students aware of their online course offering?
April 11, 2023 -
You’re not alone: tips to help academics avoid social isolation
Connections with colleagues matter – without them, support during periods of reappointment, promotion or tenure can feel tenuous. And those unwritten expectations of collegiality become opaque, explains Karen Z. Sproles
April 11, 2023 -
How to succeed at policy engagement, part two: mapping the landscape
In the second part of her series on policy engagement, Jo Clift advises how to build a picture of the policy landscape in your area of interest and establish who to engage with
April 10, 2023 -
How to run a marketing campaign in a devolved university
Advice on co-ordinating a university-wide marketing campaign in a large, devolved organisation
April 10, 2023 -
Using gamification as an incentive for revision
Novelty, competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise. Here, Teegan Green, Iliria Stenning and Rasheda Keane explain how they use The Chase from H5P in a hybrid course
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Scales, stars and numbers: the question of evaluation
Marking schemes are a recurring source of contention in academic discussions, where the key word is evaluation. Daniel Jutras offers a brief reflection on the art of grading and feedback
April 7, 2023 -
Tactics for leading and engaging students in research competitions
Research competitions can motivate, encourage and inspire students, but we must align their expectations and encourage teamwork throughout the project
April 6, 2023