Alumni engagement and industry partnerships will keep universities competitive
By working with industry partners and offering lifelong learning, universities can compete with disruptors in a changing educational landscape
September 6, 2022
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Three key tips to help balance research and teaching duties
With ever-greater demands being placed on university faculty, Megumi Terui offers advice on balancing two key parts of the job
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Why getting a PhD is like building a Lego duck
Ben Marder provides a fun exercise that can impart important wisdom to help lessen PhD students’ anxiety over their progress
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The fundamentals of successful student knowledge exchange
What basics must be considered in order to build a successful student knowledge exchange project? Sharon Ingram shares insight based on supporting a student-led chemistry consultancy
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Higher education has a crucial role to play in reaching out to Indigenous communities
Indigenous researcher Roselind Wan outlines strategies for universities hoping to champion Indigenous languages and inclusion
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How Socrates can help your students question information
In a world full of answers, we must take time to ask questions, and the approaches favoured by Socrates can still be useful today, explains Konstantinos Arfanis
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Theatre icebreaker games for team-building in higher education
An introduction to using theatre icebreaker games games to break down barriers between students and promote teamwork and trust at the start of a course
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Tips for new PhD supervisors: how to hold effective meetings
Supervisory meetings should be planned, regular and positive in tone. Here are key elements to include in thesis supervision meetings for academics new to the role
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Breaking barriers for women: enough talking, time for action
In the second part of their ‘breaking barriers for women’ series, seven female academics outline key changes to help remodel a fairer HE system from the ground up
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What does ‘taking sexual violence seriously’ look like at universities?
Rates of sexual violence in universities are the highest in society, ONS data show. So what actions must universities take if they are serious about tackling this pernicious problem?
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How to get through your first year of teaching
For any new teacher, standing in front of a class is daunting – professionally and emotionally. Here are some tips to help you prepare, adapt and conquer nerves and self-doubt
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How to help students thrive during pandemic times and beyond
Being overtly trauma-conscious and openly discussing current events provide a solid foundation for creating a compassionate classroom, says Ivania Delgado
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Walk the walk to benefit your academic research
Walking can be used to benefit academic research, help with problem-solving and promote creative thinking. Here, Anna Lois McKay explains the different ways it works
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The challenges facing chief operating officers – and how to address them
The role of chief operating officers must be tailored to support universities as they transform their operations and pursue strategic priorities
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Safeguarding conferences are becoming the land that change forgot
The lack of a firm steer from the universities regulator means a sector left in limbo when it comes to tackling sexual misconduct – and events covering the same issues year after year
August 31, 2022