Digital tools have transformed how universities teach and they can do the same for student communications, with apps enhancing engagement and well-being
Shorter distances between departments and offices can boost communication and exchange. But proximity is not the only way that campus design influences interactions among the university community
VLEs, intranets, sports and social apps – the digital ecosystem at university is vast. We must induct students into it quickly and carefully to prevent them falling behind
Do you really know what your students experience during their studies? It is more complex than many surveys suggest. Using student diaries may support deeper understanding to improve student experiences, as Dan Herbert explains
In the final part of their ‘breaking barriers for women’ series, eight female academics propose ways to tackle the stigma and career deficits caused by women’s health issues
We’re all suffering from communication overload in both our work and personal lives. Ingrid Benavides and Anahà Molina provide simple tips to make messages less overwhelming
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses need platforms and channels that support student feedback and learning communities
As hybrid environments become the norm, teaching and learning must address digital poverty and change-resistant teaching staff as potential barriers to student success across the region
Motivation for tricky tasks doesn’t just appear magically, but with these psychological tricks you can get yourself and your career moving, says Hugh Kearns
Building an online course from scratch can seem overwhelming. Here, Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares basic guidelines for beginners to create streamlined and user-friendly online modules
Pardis Mahdavi and Loulou Hong speak with Inside Higher Ed editor Doug Lederman about their research into student engagement and the strategies they are finding that foster a culture of student wellbeing on campus.
Long Covid would hit anyone hard, no matter their job – but academia’s culture of high stress, high workloads and high expectations makes the impact greater still. Here, Kerstin Sailer offers advice for scholars living with the condition’s often debilitating symptoms
L’intelligence artificielle, un outil au potentiel considérable dans l’amélioration de l'apprentissage et du bien-être étudiant, en allégeant notamment la charge de travail des établissements dans de nombreux secteurs
Research and teaching are two sides of the knowledge coin: creation and dissemination. How do young scholars learn to balance these fundamental roles?
Asking more experienced students to volunteer to help first-years navigate their university journey can make all the difference in terms of belonging and confidence