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By Laura.Duckett , 20 February, 2024

Addressing sexual misconduct in higher education, part one: prevention

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Sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by academic faculty or staff towards students and early career researchers is a complex issue that requires a proactive institutional response, writes Anna Bull

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 20 February, 2024

Let’s celebrate the qualities women bring to higher education leadership

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Şerife Eyüpoğlu reflects on her experiences in higher education and the benefits women’s leadership styles can offer

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3minutes

By sara.custer , 20 February, 2024

Pluralistic campuses will foster the bridge-builders our divided nations need

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Students with the skills to treat diverse viewpoints with curiosity and respect will be prepared to navigate the complexities of the real world, say Eboo Patel and Rebecca Russo

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 20 February, 2024

How to support students when financial aid falls short

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When students lack money for books, transport or even food, universities have ways to help them manage and stay on track with their studies. Jerry Price looks at strategies for assisting students in financial need

By Laura.Duckett , 19 February, 2024

The first step towards supporting students with finances is to encourage them to speak up

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Institutions can help students confront and overcome obstacles to their academic success by breaking down societal taboos, providing counselling services and cultivating peer support networks

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 19 February, 2024

A food pantry can help support your campus through the cost-of-living crisis

Food insecurity and hunger affect students’ mental and physical well-being as well as their academic performance. Karina Escobar, Fatima deCarvalho and Lauren Dinour offer advice on establishing a successful community food pantry

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 19 February, 2024

Difference matters – and embracing it can change the world for all women

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Joy Johnson reflects on her journey from inner-city hospital nurse to president of Simon Fraser University, and offers her advice on being a woman in leadership

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 16 February, 2024

Three ways to support women’s career progression in higher education

Women outnumber men among university graduates, yet female leaders are in the minority when it comes to leadership positions in higher education. Sandy Jones offers her advice on helping women climb the career ladder

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3minutes

By sara.custer , 16 February, 2024

Changing campus protests from disruptions to learning opportunities

Higher education leaders should use student activism to develop leadership and negotiation skills, argue Blair Glaser and Richard Nodell

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 16 February, 2024

How mathematical practices can improve your writing

Writing is similar to three specific mathematical practices: modelling, problem-solving and proving, writes Caroline Yoon. Here, she gives some tips on how to use these to improve academic writing

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4minutes

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