Campus webinar: Decolonising the curriculum
A panel of academics from Campus+ institutions in the UK and Australia discuss the what, why and how of decolonising the curriculum
July 20, 2022
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How to improve digital accessibility at your institution
Actions institutions can take to improve the digital accessibility of their websites and online materials and comply with relevant legislation, by Baba Sheba
July 20, 2022 -
Using tech (and a little empathy) to help anxious students
Amber Phillips shares some high- and low-tech tips for supporting anxious students and improving inclusivity in the post-pandemic physical classroom
July 20, 2022 -
The rise and rise of the lecture-tainer
Falling class attendance and shorter student attention spans present challenges for university teachers. Sandi Mann offers advice for tackling the boredom conundrum
July 19, 2022 -
The evolving meaning of ‘corresponding authorship’ in research
How the role of the corresponding author is changing in terms of research team dynamics and the perception of its meaning, and the implications for assuming the role
July 19, 2022 -
Being inclusive also means remembering not everyone has rhino-thick skin
The way we give feedback, from the undergraduate essay right through to peer review, provides opportunities to unconsciously exclude people, says Hugh Kearns
July 19, 2022 -
Outside in: use your students’ curiosity to invigorate your teaching
Breaking up the classroom routine with field trips and visiting experts is an essential teaching tool. Here’s how university educators can use physical and virtual resources to make lessons more engaging
July 18, 2022 -
An exciting project to guide students to cultural self-definition
Everyone, at some point, experiences conflicting representations of their culture. Stone Meredith explains how to explore those conflicts in your classroom
July 18, 2022 -
Tech tools that boost student engagement through competition and interaction
Digital tools that promote interaction and competition in class can have notable benefits to learning, as Yuyang Zhao explains, based on her use of quizzes
July 18, 2022 -
Picture this! Teaching difficult concepts through comics
David Brown and Mark Giancaspro explain how they use visualisation to maximise engagement and student success when teaching complex topics
July 15, 2022 -
The role of peer mentoring in the design and development of online learning
Peer mentoring is an effective way to support faculty in the development and delivery of quality online courses. Jonathan Muir explains when and how best to use it
July 15, 2022 -
Observe, improvise and listen: how to re-engage bored students
In this video, Basim Al-Qargholi explains how to spot the signs that university students are not paying attention in class and offers tips for getting them back in the room
July 14, 2022 -
Yes, online learning can teach you to think
The idea that online learning ‘doesn’t teach people to think’, which was suggested by one of our peers recently, is short-sighted and false
July 14, 2022 -
Build your teaching presence to better engage students
A strong ‘presence’ in the classroom can help imbue students with a passion for your subject and willingness to learn. Catherine Wehlburg explores simple ways to enhance teaching presence
July 14, 2022 -
How AI-driven technology can help solve issues facing global food security
Huge shifts are needed in global food systems. Universities and artificial intelligence can help influence these changes
July 13, 2022