Be the conductor of your own GenAI orchestra for academic writing
Instead of using a single GenAI tool to create a one-note research paper, why not tune up an orchestra of machine assistants?
January 14, 2026
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How can we revive the popularity of exchanges and study trips? Make students feel safe
In the first of a five-part series on outbound student mobility, Lucas Lixinski looks at what care is due to students travelling overseas as part of their studies, and how this can incentivise or deter them from spending time in other countries
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Alumna, alumnus, alumni: how can graduates influence current and future students?
Are universities mobilising one of their most impactful tools to boost student recruitment, improve graduate employability and strengthen the student experience: the alumni community?
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Don’t cry for me, academia: gamifying the early career experience
Wajeehah Aayeshah created the online card game Academic Tears to boost empathy for early career academics, and explored a new way of communicating research. Here’s how she did it
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Beyond search: how AI agents are redefining research
AI-augmented research can speed up processes such as literature review and data synthesis. Here, Ali Shiri looks at functionality of three AI agents
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Five steps to successful company-led projects in higher education
Company-led projects can boost graduate earnings and strengthen institutional partnerships. Here’s how to get them off the ground
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International work experience paves the way to employability
Students who undertake internships abroad return to campus with practical skills and life experiences that enhance their learning and prepare them for the workplace
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Enabling strategic campus transformation to elevate the student experience
Universities must find ways of integrating data to enhance the campus and student journey
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Unlocking skills education with transnational education
Transnational education can provide an agile solution for universities seeking to reach and support international learners
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Should I become a university administrator?
If you are considering a career move into university management, gather insights from this collection on what promotion from faculty to higher education administration entails
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What is developmental editing, and why does your scholarly manuscript need it?
Academics might find it hard to see the flaws in their work, but to be a writer is to be edited – embrace it. Laura Portwood-Stacer outlines the importance of developmental editing
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How teachers become students’ growth partners in learning
Simple habits can transform students’ silence and hesitation into conversation and curiosity, making the university classroom a dynamic space for learning and growth
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Three steps to sustainable university-industry-government alliances
A framework for building robust partnerships that embed real-world experience into the curriculum, moving from single-course innovation to full programme transformation
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Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learners
Adult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experience
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Leading higher education with purpose in the AI era
AI-driven innovation is already benefiting universities. As AI continues to evolve, higher education leaders must play an active role in guiding its responsible and ethical use on campus
January 9, 2026