Decolonising your learning resources: representation matters
Find out what steps can be taken to review your learning resources from an anti-racism lens and why this is important for both ethnic minority and white students
July 6, 2022
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THE podcast: what Freeman Hrabowski wants you to know about inclusivity
Having difficult conversations, building trust and analysing student data are all part of Freeman Hrabowski’s approach to inclusivity at UMBC
July 6, 2022 -
Learning can be an emotional roller coaster: how can we help our students (and ourselves) enjoy the ride?
Emotions can help and hinder learning. These practical, evidence-based strategies can help teachers understand and engage student emotions for better outcomes
July 6, 2022 -
Say goodbye to bored students
Boredom is the enemy of learning. Educators can minimise it, increase student engagement and allow deep learning to take place with these practical tips
July 5, 2022 -
What can your university do to combat student loneliness?
Five steps universities can take to reduce student loneliness and provide better mental health support
July 5, 2022 -
The 7 steps for designing activities in hybrid courses
When planning a hybrid course, a main concern is how to design the activities in this still relatively unfamiliar format
July 5, 2022 -
Ten platinum rules for PhD supervisors
Is it time to add PhD supervision to your skill set? Tara Brabazon explains the pitfalls, challenges and rewards of this key academic role for the rookie mentor
July 4, 2022 -
Original essays written in seconds: how ‘transformers’ will change assessment
Artificial intelligence that generates original text will be both empowering and disruptive for students and higher education at large, say Mike Sharples and Rafael Pérez y Pérez
July 4, 2022 -
How to cultivate learning communities among university teaching staff
Creating a professional learning community among front-line teaching staff can be a big help when implementing new curricula. Adrian Lam presents some ways to do so
July 4, 2022 -
Hybrid learning improves inclusion, but social interaction remains essential to positive university experience
The disruption of the pandemic has given institutions the opportunity to plan for the future, identifying the right online and in-person channels to improve inclusion, well-being and employability
July 1, 2022 -
Six steps to improve access to UK higher education for displaced students
People who have fled war and persecution often face barriers to continuing their studies in the UK. Here are six ways universities can help to improve access
July 1, 2022 -
The summer life of a teacher can be a boon for creativity in the classroom
For me, what makes a teacher interesting in the classroom is proportional to what interests them outside it, says Zachary Michael Jack
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Women in academia are doing too much non-promotable work – and that has to stop
The No Club shares advice for women about how to spend their time at work, how to change the environment to stop saddling women with unrewarded work, and prioritise the tasks that get noticed
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Simple ways universities can collaborate to bring more refugees into higher education
Through sustained partnerships, universities can share best practice and find new approaches to support refugee students
June 30, 2022 -
Getting the quiet students to talk helps everyone
Often the quiet students have the most insightful ideas but won’t share them for fear of speaking in public. Here are some tips on building their confidence and voice
June 30, 2022