AI as an access tool for neurodiverse and international staff
Used transparently and ethically, GenAI can level the playing field and lower the cognitive load of repetitive tasks for admin staff, student support and teachers
October 15, 2025
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Embracing superdiversity: a concrete path for universities
The richness of an academic community lies in connecting people of different backgrounds, approaches and perspectives. But this does not happen by chance; it requires intentionality, vision and daily commitment, writes Francesco Billari
October 14, 2025 -
Let’s rethink recruitment for an inclusive university culture
Recruitment remains rooted in tradition – but this could be more detrimental to an inclusive culture than we think. Here’s how to tweak the process to allow every candidate to show what they can do
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From discomfort to dialogue: how to teach controversial topics with confidence
Teaching sensitive topics can be challenging, but with structure and openness, they can become powerful opportunities for learning
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Embracing personalised AI across the student journey
On the road to AI integration, institutions should choose AI tools that are designed to enhance teaching and learning
October 13, 2025 -
Virtual fellowships as ‘material solidarity’ against scholasticide, part 2
UK academics are exploring how virtual fellowships can offer practical, sustainable support to Palestinian scholars. Drawing on their pilot scheme, the authors share key lessons on turning statements of solidarity into action
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Can transferable skills be taught in distance learning?
As workplaces are increasingly AI-integrated and hybrid, can teaching transferable skills – including body language – in a virtual learning environment, in some cases, offer a more authentic education experience?
October 13, 2025 -
Why employability gaps widen as academic identity deepens
The more tightly researchers’ identities bind to the university, the less ready they often feel for life beyond it. Naming two modes of working, depth and outbound, can help universities close the employability gap
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Connecting and empowering technical staff: lessons for universities
Technicians themselves will have many of the answers to the challenges they face and can bridge staff groups, but their roles are often siloed or isolated. These suggestions build networks and communication
October 10, 2025 -
Three ways to hone your university library services for ultimate student satisfaction
Ditch the doughnuts and cut your cloth – find out the small changes that can have a big impact on student satisfaction in their university library
October 10, 2025 -
Three easy tweaks to make your teaching autism-friendly
Autistic students have the highest university dropout rate of any disability group. What can teaching staff do about it?
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Reimagining PhD supervision through allyship, creativity and decolonising practice
How a creative, person-centred and decolonising approach to PhD supervision can transform outcomes for postgraduate researchers from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds
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How to design learning experiences to heal division
How inclusive, collaborative learning can turn classrooms into trusting communities that leverage tension to promote learning and growth
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Are universities ready to incorporate agentic AI?
The rise of agentic AI is transforming higher education, driving smarter automation, integrated learning systems and a new standard for digital maturity
October 9, 2025 -
Make university placements work for students and employers
Well-structured university placements can bridge theory and practice, build professional skills and reduce inequalities. Discover how to get them right
October 9, 2025