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By Laura.Duckett , 2 February, 2024

How our Study Together programme promotes belonging and improves well-being

By offering students a space to meet, study and socialise outside the classroom, universities can improve engagement and reduce feelings of loneliness on campus

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 2 February, 2024

Six tips for when you’re moving up into management

A manager high-fives a member of staff around a meeting room table

Making the leap into administration can feel daunting, but Yağmur Çerkez’s advice will help you to develop the skills and strategies you need to thrive

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 1 February, 2024

The transformative power of mentoring in historically black colleges and universities

HBCUs’ culture of generosity and community has much to offer all colleges and universities, write Marybeth Gasman and Levon T. Esters. Here, they distill their research into four key elements

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 1 February, 2024

Sustainability accounting is coming: here’s how to navigate it

We can expect radical changes in sustainability accounting over the next few years. Developing a sustainability mindset for yourself and your students seems like a good place to start, write Sulaiman Aliyu and Toby York

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 31 January, 2024

Sprinting in hindsight: what we learned from validating university programmes at pace

Trainers and a water bottle lie abandoned on a beach

Having used a Design Sprint methodology for university-wide academic programme validation, has the dash to a photo finish improved quality processes? Zoë Allman and Leanne de Main share their experience

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 31 January, 2024

How practical education and talent management support medical students

Students in an anatomy class at Semmelweis University

A practice-oriented focus together with personalised talent support lead to success in medical education for local and international students. Here, Alán Alpár explains why teaching, science and patient care must go hand in hand

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 31 January, 2024

Use design thinking and storytelling to help international students find their voices

A group of students working on a project together

Exchanging stories allows students to express themselves and relate to others. It also boosts confidence and engagement

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 30 January, 2024

Use Etherpad to improve engagement in large transnational classes

Class of students using Etherpad to discuss learning points

By leveraging technology to create an anonymous and collaborative space, educators can empower hesitant students to actively contribute and foster a more interactive and inclusive learning environment

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 30 January, 2024

The double-edged sword of open access publishing

Inclusivity is seen as a benefit of open access publishing, but is this an illusion? Here, William E. Donald asks questions about who pays and what counts, and offers scenarios for a fairer journal model

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 29 January, 2024

How to make the move from academia to academic administration

Female academic on her laptop receiving news about a promotion to an academic administration role

Transitioning from academia to academic administration requires proactivity and a desire to learn. Here are some tips to help you prepare

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4minutes

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