Providing the right resources for students who work alongside studyStudent services and scholarships are among the support systems that can help students manage a job in tandem with their university educationCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Setting boundaries for teachers’ well-beingPractising self-care and saying no can help university educators manage the increasing demands of teaching and find a sustainable work-life balance Cheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Walking the tightrope towards tenureAchieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research, teaching and service. Here, Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balanceCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
What are the key components of an effective lifelong-learning culture?Continuing engagement with education doesn’t just happen. Universities need to put the right elements in place to support a culture of lifelong learning, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Give your academic paper its best chance of being acceptedPeer review is a key step in the journey to publication in that prestigious journal, but not every paper gets to this stage. Here are key reasons for desk rejection and how to avoid themCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
The art of bringing humour into the classroomA laugh or smile can lighten a lecture and make students more willing to speak up in class. Here are tips for using this nuanced, subjective tool in your teachingCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Helping students transition to university lifeStarting university is a major milestone for new undergraduates. Teachers can offer encouragement, guidance and empathy to help students with practical and emotional challenges, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Preparing students to succeed in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous worldUniversity campuses can act as an incubator, giving students a secure environment where they feel nurtured and cared for and where they can come to terms with who they are, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Exam skills instruction: fostering a sense of self-efficacyPractice, regular feedback and opportunities to experience mastery can help students develop sound exam technique and improve their performance, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Building resilience in students: give them roots and wingsTeachers can act as their students’ strongest supporters and life coaches, assisting them in acquiring the knowledge, abilities and resilience they need to face life’s challenges Cheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology