Online exams are growing in popularity: how can they be fair and robust?
Nicholas Harmer and Alison Hill share advice on using unique datasets to deter student collusion in online exams
January 28, 2022
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External engagement in academia: lessons from the business world
Many academics see external engagement as a chore. Others are just unable to appreciate industry perspectives. Both are stifling the contribution of universities
January 28, 2022 -
Eight essential tips for remote interdisciplinary teamwork
RocÃo Elizabeth Cortez Márquez and Elia Esther Mendoza Carabeo give advice on making interdisciplinary teams work online
January 27, 2022 -
Why edtech is key for engaging international students
As higher education enters the blended learning era, institutions can use technology and creativity to enrich the learning environment
January 26, 2022 -
How to lay the groundwork for interdisciplinarity in students
Recent events have shown the necessity of working together, and it’s never too early for universities, faculty and students to begin thinking about this, says Georgina Harris
January 26, 2022 -
Using action learning to improve interdisciplinary online teaching
A guide to using action learning – questioning knowledge to find solutions – to evaluate and improve teaching practices, based on research by Na Li, Qian Wang, Jiajun Liu and Victoria Marsick
January 26, 2022 -
Match sustainability learning outcomes to specific curricula to achieve SDGÂ 4.7
Ron Johnston provides a guide to embedding education for sustainable development into university courses by linking it with the learning outcomes of the core subject being taught
January 25, 2022 -
Why interdisciplinarity is just like a fantasy role-playing game
Who’s the barbarian? Which one’s the wizard? Lorena Quilantán GarcÃa offers practical advice on embarking upon your very own interdisciplinary hero quest
January 25, 2022 -
How to systematically improve your teaching using student feedback
Jochen Wirtz introduces a simple but effective tool for gathering student feedback that will help educators to cement strengths and reduce weaknesses in their teaching
January 24, 2022 -
Are you a researcher who’s ready to move away from the bench? Here’s how
Deciphering job titles, utilising your network and coming to problems with ‘fresh eyes’ are all crucial for those moving from the lab to an admin role
January 24, 2022 -
Yes, your university perpetuates racism against BAME academics: what can you do?
Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee run through the questions you should ask when examining if your institution perpetuates inequities against BAME academics and what actions you can take to address systemic racism
January 21, 2022 -
Graduate programmes have a lot to teach HE about enrolment
Steady increases in graduate enrolments have been one of the precious few bright spots during perhaps the most volatile period for higher education in recent memory
January 21, 2022 -
Campus talks: what does it mean to decolonise a library?
Find out what is involved in decolonising a library from the editors of a book drawing together global perspectives on the subject
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We must rethink PhDs to smash barriers and ensure bioscience success
Redesigning PhD training will help develop commercially savvy researchers, address skills gaps in UK bioscience and bolster innovation, say Simon Cook and Derek Jones
January 20, 2022 -
Applying for an academic position in the US: the basics explained
Considering academic job opportunities in the US? Angela Douglas provides practical advice to help understand the application process and secure the right position
January 19, 2022