Urgent steps to prevent the pandemic stalling women’s academic careersThe pandemic put a disproportionate strain on female academics, research suggests, so now universities need to take robust action to ensure these women do not lose out in tenure and promotion decisions, reducing future diversityAdrian Daub, Alison Dahl CrossleyStanford University
A trauma-sensitive approach to teaching and learningA four-step framework for taking a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching in universities, explained by Kitty WheaterKitty WheaterThe University of Edinburgh
Sessional academics: how to balance the demands of teaching and researchTeaching and research are the pillars of academia, yet these two roles often end up in opposition to one another, says Tara EastTara EastThe University of Southern Queensland
Students supporting educators: are you harnessing the talent of your own graduates?Employing students to support educators not only boosts overall digital expertise but elevates graduate employability, course design and the student voiceLisa Harris, Caitlin KightThe University of Exeter
Using literature reviews to strengthen research: tips for PhDs and supervisorsAnne Wilson explains how to develop a narrative and context for new research through your literature review, with tips for early career researchers and their supervisorsAnne WilsonRoyal Literary Fund
Non-linear approaches to course structure that improve learningChris Jones shares advice for designing online courses that take a non-linear approach to learning, by breaking up teaching content into chunks that can be repeatedly revisited Chris JonesPearson College London
How to become a deanPaul Baines talks through the pros and cons of being a dean, plus the skills you’ll need to display during the recruitment process to get therePaul BainesUniversity of Leicester
What Wordle teaches us about the power of successOffering more mastery experiences will greatly reduce the mental and emotional fatigue that permeates so many post-Covid university classroomsThomas R. GuskeyUniversity of Kentucky
Democratic assessment: why, what, and howDivya Bheda shares five ways educators can embody democratic principles through their assessment practices to help students learn civic-minded values and behaviourDivya BhedaExamSoft
Hidden in plain sight: spotlighting invisible Black female academics Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support their career progressionJummy OkoyaUniversity of East London
Are STEM admissions processes hindering our diversity efforts?The requirement for potential STEM students to have studied traditionally related subjects such as maths and physics seems outdated and unnecessary, says Judy RaperJudy RaperTEDI-London
The academic library requires digital evolution As we face our post-Covid reality, library services need a new vision, becoming ubiquitous and available no matter the challenges of time and spaceJosé Vladimir Burgos Aguilar Monterrey Institute of Technology
Three steps to developing useful microcredentialsThe key considerations for developing an effective microcredentials portfolio that meets the needs of diverse learners and employersNatcha Thawesaengskulthai, Bajinder Pal Singh , Warinya Chemnasiri , Pietro BorsanoChulalongkorn University
Slowing down earlier in the pandemic went well – so why speed back up?The online tools adopted in the past two years do have positives, but they’ve also created a new kind of pressure – the pressure to be everywhere at onceShari Boodts, Frederik van DamRadboud University
Six tips for writing a successful book proposalAn interesting concept is not enough to guarantee your book will get published. In crafting a pitch, it helps to be succinct and targeted and to show an ability to deliver Simon ClarkIndependent academic
Constructive use of varied assessment methodsLayal Hakim explains when and how to implement different types of assessment throughout a course in order to support learningLayal HakimThe University of Exeter
How to change the default settings that exclude women in sub-Saharan Africa from higher educationAngeline Murimirwa outlines the steps necessary to support young women from marginalised communities in sub-Saharan Africa into and through higher educationAngeline MurimirwaCAMFED (Campaign for Female Education)
Meritocracy in the academy isn’t fit for purpose – but we can fix itInstitutions need to think about who they’re picking and foster both literacy and competence around minority issues as the first steps to a true meritocracyrashné limki The University of Edinburgh
Contextual learning: linking learning to the real worldExperience in the professional world can set your students up for a seamless transfer from higher education to the world of workAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Mentoring and teaching women with disabilities in universitiesInclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support women with disabilities to succeed in higher education, while improving access for all students, shared by Molly M. KingMolly M. KingSanta Clara University
Institutionalising gender equality work within a universityStrategies to ensure that gains in gender equality work at universities are not lost when the individual staff members driving them move onKathryn Rebecca Maude American University of Beirut
‘Making it’ in the US: education and employment for Afghan refugeesWith war and displacement atop most news agendas right now, higher education has a huge part to play in the US’ national responseEmal Dusst, Colleen Thouez Cintana Education, The New School
Learning as becoming: what do students become as a result of their higher education experience?A learning framework can help students understand their transition from higher education to the professional world as well as support their holistic experience of university life Alexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
What is peer review and why it is important?Peer review is the lifeblood of good science. But understanding the process can take time, and gaining review experience can be daunting. Marc Gillett explains the key elements of this critical component of scienceMarc GillettIOP Publishing
How to support women of all ages in post-secondary science educationMature female students face barriers to success in STEM subjects, but steps can be taken to address this. Liette Vasseur explains what needs to be doneLiette VasseurBrock University
Enrolment throws up issues to be balanced, not problems to be solvedEnrolment managers must realise an increasingly complex landscape doesn’t need a quick fix to a short-term challenge but rather a reasonable strategy for managing long-term tensionsSteve TaylorLiaison International
Video makes the coding star: teaching problem-solving in bite-sized chunks online Aidan McGowan explains how converting practical coding ‘labs’ into a series of short videos taking students through the problems step-by-step has improved learning outcomesAidan McGowanQueen’s University Belfast
Digital Universities Week UK task force: put people at the heart of digital transformation Ahead of Digital Universities Week UK, a task force of four university leaders in the UK gives advice on how to roll out digital transformation on campus – from staff buy-in to securing your networksCampus team, Imogen Brighty-PottsCampus
What parents need to succeed in academia and how universities can helpFrom working hours that fit in with childcare to a place to pump, Nadia von Benzon explains how universities can support staff who are parentsNadia von BenzonLancaster University
International partnerships drive SDG progress – how do we support them? Diverse partnerships encompassing various sectors and organisations help mobilise resources and encourage collaboration that can address societal challenges more efficientlyJoanna Newman, Maddalaine Ansell The Association of Commonwealth Universities, British Council
Embedding gender equality: building momentum for changeEileen Drew explains how positive leadership, data-informed actions and priorities, mass engagement and collaboration all feed into a successful gender equality initiativeEileen DrewTrinity College Dublin
Squid pro quo: using Squid Game to engage economics students Wayne Geerling explains how economics lecturers can draw on popular culture to demonstrate key concepts in a more relatable way that aids understanding, taking ‘Squid Game’ as an exampleWayne GeerlingMonash University
Fool’s gold: career advice for young, Black academics Freshly minted professor Jason Arday provides tips for aspiring Black and ethnic minority academics on how to safeguard themselves on the hazardous journey to the topJason ArdayUniversity of Glasgow
Using project-based learning to boost student motivation and engagementWorapoom Saengkaew shares key lessons from using project-based learning to get students away from their screens and into the real world, boosting their enthusiasm for their studiesWorapoom SaengkaewSiam University
Pivoting university course offerings to upskill the workforce Teresa Ironside outlines how universities can develop their course portfolio to meet changing workplace skills demands and deliver education to a wider range of learnersTeresa IronsideThe University of Edinburgh
How do we get more women into coding? Fix how it’s taught and usedIt’s time women said to the tech industry: ‘It’s not me, it’s you.’ And universities can help by not confusing the art of computer programming with rather dull ‘careers in coding’Andy FarnellVisiting professor
Supporting equity among students in group workNatasha Holmes and Kira Treibergs share strategies for preventing implicit biases affecting student group dynamics, and facilitating productive and equitable teamworkNatasha Holmes , Kira TreibergsCornell University
Intersectionality and why in 2022 inclusion must allow for multiple identitiesUniversity diversity policies must include intersectionality, and now is the time make it happen. Paul Harpur, Dino Willox and Brooke Szucs offer five strategies for using diversity as a source of strength and opportunityPaul Harpur, Dino Willox, Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland
Is the ‘sunk cost fallacy’ sinking your career?Making the decision to move away from research can be daunting, but a big dose of rational thinking can help you make the right choice, says Emma WilliamsEmma WilliamsEJW Solutions
Learning the craft of using your research to engage in policyDavid Garcia explains how academics can get their research noticed by politicians in order to inform and impact policy decisionsDavid R. GarciaArizona State University
Working with student activists to speed up progress towards a sustainable futureJaime Toney explains how working with grassroots student activists can help accelerate institutional action towards the Sustainable Development GoalsJaime ToneyUniversity of Glasgow
The case for using universal design for learning at your institutionUniversal design for learning can be the answer when searching for true equity in our universities. Jacqui Whittle and Caroline Pike outline the how and whyJacqui Whittle, Caroline PikeArden University
Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education?While support is available for people with a disability in universities, this is not translating to senior leadership positions – to the detriment of individuals and the sector as a whole, say Paul Harpur and Brooke SzücsPaul Harpur, Brooke SzücsThe University of Queensland
Easy as ABC: design an online course in 90 minutesWant to create an online course but not sure where to start? Lizzy Garner-Foy shares tips on how to create engaging online learning using a quick, easy method: ABC Learning Design.Lizzy Garner-FoyThe University of Edinburgh
Gatekeepers or greeters? We must demystify university for first-gen studentsStone Meredith gives advice on using positive introductory phrases and how this can help first-generation students navigate universityStone MeredithColorado State University Global
How to start an academic YouTube channel: tips from a psychology YouTuberYouTube is a wide-open opportunity for university teachers and researchers to share their knowledge with a broader audience, says Dennis Relojo-HowellDennis Relojo-HowellThe University of Edinburgh
‘Embrace messiness’: how to broker global partnerships to tackle the Sustainable Development GoalsAnnelise Riles and Meghan Ozaroski share advice on bringing universities around the world together to address global problems, such as climate change, by investing in relationships, thinking long-term and working around inevitable bumpsAnnelise Riles, Meghan OzaroskiNorthwestern University
Boosting female representation in STEM is crucial to global innovationAddressing the gender disparity in STEM isn’t just a question of striving for a fairer society, it’s also fundamental to solving the complex challenges that affect us allJennifer Tour ChayesUniversity of California, Berkeley
Using the right technology at the right time in the flipped classroomCourse design that matches ed-tech with learning outcomes can allow students to learn from their mistakes and develop resilienceLaura Sokal University of Winnipeg
How to design early college programmes that foster success for under-represented studentsDavid Dugger explains what an early college programme should focus on in order to improve outcomes for students from under-represented groupsDavid DuggerEastern Michigan University