Student support in the university classroomBoost student success with advice on providing support that enables students to flourish in their studiesKiera O’Brien, Campus contributorsCampus
Build bridges between disciplines to foster interdisciplinarityFive practical steps to build sustainable interdisciplinary collaboration, informed by first-hand experience of setting up an interdisciplinary research instituteMayer Cabrera-FloresCETYS Universidad
Let’s teach students to see the fingerprintsDoes humanities education still have value when machines can generate art at the touch of a button? Yes, if we reframe our thinking, writes Renia Lopez-OziebloRenia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Digital assumptions versus global realities in transnational education Connectivity and access remain key challenges as universities in the Global North extend provision beyond their borders. Reflective questions about the experience of TNE students and staff can help ensure courses remain relevant and inclusiveTabetha Newman, Elizabeth NewallJisc
How does the brain learn? And why don’t we teach that way?Neuroscience shows traditional teaching is not enough. Instead, an experiential approach can return learning to its natural orderMussab Aswad Nasser Centre for Science and Technology
Tips for introducing complex design software in the classroomAs design education becomes increasingly digital, educators face the challenge of integrating powerful simulation and modelling software without overwhelming students. Adalberto Tamez Alanis offers guidanceAdalberto Tamez AlanisTecnológico de Monterrey
‘Students don’t have to prove authorship of every word, they show their supervision of AI tools’When all students are required to use generative AI for every assignment, their practice can be more rigorous, transparent and deeply reflective. Here, Tiatemsu Longkumer explains a rubricTiatemsu LongkumerRoyal Thimphu College
How technicians can achieve professional registrationTechnical professionals are essential to the success of universities and research institutes. Nana Asante Asamoah-Danso offers guidance on achieving formal recognitionNana Asante Asamoah-DansoImperial College London
What makes a classroom a community?Community can be built on every course, deepening learning and improving the experience for everyone. Find out howMelissa Jane MeganHong Kong University of Science and Technology
Storytelling in STEM: connecting concepts, confidence and identityDesigning STEM classrooms that encourage students to reflect on their progress and share their stories takes intention, but the pay-off is enormous: more engaged, capable and confident learnersKaren Ho, Douglas B. ClarkMount Royal University, University of Calgary
How Carmen and the humanities can embed the skills GenAI can’tA cultural programme centred on the opera Carmen lit a flame of engagement in students. Here’s how the humanities reach parts of the human psyche that GenAI could never touchRenia Lopez-OziebloThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable waysAre the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistakePatricia RaunVirginia Tech
How to cultivate confident, creative graduatesHow a careers festival centred on industry insight, alumni connections and tailored support is helping creative students navigate more sustainable career pathsAilsa Wright The University of Edinburgh
How ‘aesthetic pedagogy’ can get the attention of your Gen Z studentsToday’s students need immersive, aesthetic experiences that awaken curiosity, stimulate the senses, and foster critical thinking, says Fabián BautistaFabián Bautista SaucedoCETYS Universidad
Unlock learning and build community with escape roomsGames-based activities foster active, relaxed learning and collaborative problem-solving. Rebecca Andrew and Sam Chadwick offer guidance on how to design and tailor them to suit a range of needs Rebecca Andrew, Sam ChadwickUniversity of Chester
Making student experience a core part of academic workA student and an academic outline how universities must make student experience an explicit part of academic roles, from workloads to resourcing and recognitionRoma Forbes, Benjamin OngThe University of Queensland
The best way to market a university? Start with the studentsUniversity students can be lifelong brand ambassadors for their institution. To harness the power of word of mouth, create an environment where students feel they belongYoussef ChetiouiAl Akhawayn University
Accompaniment: the key to engaging campus communities in changeTo respond to change, leaders must create solutions with their employees and members of the community, rather than instituting a top-down approach. A Latin American leadership practice could be the answerAnnmarie CañoGonzaga University
Content curation to build academic visibilityContent curation offers academics a practical way to share knowledge beyond the academy. Kelvin Ke Jinde outlines different approaches and shows how they can help researchers extend their reach, save time and engage wider audiencesKelvin Ke JindeXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Measuring the value of movement: how universities can capture the benefits of sport and physical activityWith robust, quantitative data, the higher education sector can show how its sporting activities and facilities contribute to both student and staff well-being and national health goals while strengthening the case for future investment Phil MalatestaUniversity of Southampton
Co-creation as an alternative for engaging studentsCo-creation through experiential learning outside the classroom space – working abroad, in the field, in a lab – is fantastic but not always feasible. Can’t leave the classroom? Ed Berger explains how educators can still spark engagementEd BergerVirginia Tech
Three ways to turn students into active partners in their educationCreate a supportive learning community with student co-creation. Here are three ways to help students take the reinsAnatoly Oleksiyenko, Weiyan Xiong, Jing ZhangThe Education University of Hong Kong
How to co-design learning and assessments with students and GenAI Guidance on bringing together academic expertise, students’ lived experience and GenAI’s creative capacity to co-design genuinely inclusive, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences Patrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Teaching students to assess their work and why it matters beyond universityPeer feedback and self-assessment build habits that extend into professional life. They teach students to ask questions such as: ‘What do others see in my work?’ and ‘What did I miss?’ to improve performance, Elissar Gerges explainsElissar GergesZayed University
How to evolve with GenAI: an educator’s guideThe launch of GenAI has prompted a new stage of experimentation for university education. Here’s how to explore and refine, finding out what works and what doesn’tLin YueAdelaide University
How to model good academic practice By modelling good practice in your own teaching, you can help students build confidence, work more effectively and set habits that support both academic and personal success. Here’s howNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Sticky labels: why language shapes identity (and how to say better things)The words we use in creative education – and the ones we don’t – shape how students see themselves. David Thompson explores how labels affect self-image and how university educators can shift language to build creative confidenceDavid ThompsonUniversity of Lincoln
Support medical students to form their identity as doctorsDevelop well-rounded, people-focused medical professionals by focusing on soft skills, alongside clinical knowledge. Here’s how case-based learning can helpAnne HickeyRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Practice makes professionalWell-designed simulations can give future public service practitioners safe opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and build skills vital for supporting vulnerable peopleMark GregoryThe University of East Anglia
Four common arguments for acknowledging AI use (and why they are wrong)Educators may want AI to be used well or to go away entirely, write Chloe Salisbury and Luke Zaphir. Here, they take on a central piece of AI lore and offer ways forwardChloe Salisbury, Luke Zaphir The University of Queensland
A practical guide to using games in university teachingWhat is game-oriented learning, what criteria must games follow to have true educational value and how to use them in your own teaching? Find out herePhilippe LepinardUniversité Paris-Est Créteil
How to reclaim humanity in the AI classroomAs GenAI changes how students study and complete assessments, higher education educators must focus on metacognition, clarity and connection, says Patrice Seuwou Patrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Looking for our environmental future in the poetic pastHow can studying a poem or writing a story give students the skills to imagine a healthy planetary future? Stephanie Jones explains the link between literature and environmental literacyStephanie JonesUniversity of Southampton
Weave interdisciplinarity into the identity of your humanities departmentCreate flexibility within department structures to allow interdisciplinary work and collaboration to flourish. Here’s howHang XingThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Use scripted conversations to fill knowledge gapsHow a conversational video that recreates instructor–student dialogues is boosting test scores, confidence and deeper comprehension across engineering cohortsMaría Villarreal, Jobish Vallikavungal, Ana Sarmiento, Jonathan MontalvoTecnológico de Monterrey
How compassionate spaces support career development for graduate teaching assistantsBringing GTAs together in a safe space not only develops career identity, it fosters belonging, respect and care. Here, Kristy Campbell explains what a reading group offers those in the space between student and staffKristy CampbellKing’s College London
Putting arts and humanities at the heart of researchDisciplines too often are siloed, but today’s most pressing challenges rarely fit neatly into a single field. How do we encourage science and technology fields to work with arts and humanities?Lisa McNair, Thomas L. MartinVirginia Tech
Two ways to embed transferable skills in university teachingStudents need the skills to thrive in an uncertain job market. Positioning GenAI as a study buddy and student-led business clinics can help develop themMark Elliot, James Moran, Venetia TzanniUniversity of Westminster
How can we model empathy in the classroom?Curiosity, connection and communication are vital components of empathetic teaching, says Bhawana Shrestha. She explains how to make students feel safe, seen and supported Bhawana ShresthaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
In a world of short attention spans, the best story winsWhen students become storytellers, rather than passive recipients of knowledge, learning is more memorable. And a little help from GenAI can get them startedNatalie CumminsUniversity of Technology Sydney
How teachers can learn to leadSuccess in the classroom doesn’t automatically make you a good manager. Garth Elzerman offers advice on building trust with the colleagues you leadGarth ElzermanXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Tips to support international students’ mental healthStudying abroad may seem exciting, but many students can suffer from social isolation. Here’s how to offer supportSarvenaz SafaviNear East University
Creating a safe space for patients and public in researchHow can healthcare researchers ensure that non-researchers feel comfortable to share opinions or ask questions during project meetings?Gary HickeyUniversity of Southampton
STEAM-based education is the way forwardHow to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, humanities and mathematics to create interdisciplinary programmes that build skills and address real-world problemsHanifa ShahBirmingham City University
A university blueprint for teaching with GenAIHow a human-centred approach to embedding GenAI ensures the tool enhances human reasoning, rather than replacing it, institution-wideAbderrahim AgnaouAl Akhawayn University
‘Universities need to be better prepared to handle anti-religious hate’How can institutions navigate a landscape where some religious communities see equity, diversity and inclusion efforts as an essential safeguard, while others view these initiatives as an overreach?Matthew J. Mayhew, Benjamin S. Selznick, Musbah ShaheenThe Ohio State University, James Madison University, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Five ideas for fostering belonging and collaboration in the classroomFrom ‘getting to know each other’ activities to outdoor learning and ongoing check-ins, Jamie Heywood offers strategies for creating a welcoming, collaborative classroomJamie HeywoodAnglia Ruskin University
Are we teaching information or developing understanding?Why we need students to understand concepts rather than simply learn facts – and what pedagogical approaches can helpMaximillian AfnanThe London School of Economics and Political Science
A warm welcome is a strategic imperative for higher educationIf we want incoming students to flourish, we must stop treating belonging as a bonus and start seeing it as an essential condition for learning. Scott Dunning offers strategies on welcoming students to succeedScott DunningVirginia Tech
Team teaching 101When faculty collaborate in the classroom, students gain multiple perspectives on complex material while new academics learn the craft of teaching from more experienced colleaguesKatherine Van HeuvelenHarvey Mudd College
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