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Hear academics and university leaders reflect on their professional journeys and address some of the biggest questions facing higher education today. The Campus podcast gets under the skin of the issues and individuals defining the future of teaching, research, EDI, digital transformation and sustainability in the academy. Test

By Eliza.Compton , 27 November, 2023

Embrace the chaos of real-world learning experiences

Unaccompanied student assignments abroad are a terrifying but essential part of the high-fidelity learning mix. Here, Jim Entwistle shares his four key points of assignments beyond the safety net

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 27 November, 2023

Let’s make the international student experience as valuable as the degree

Given the unique challenges international students face, how can universities create an inclusive and supportive community? Educators share suggestions for helping international students thrive

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 November, 2023

Resilience and empowerment: reframing the narrative for first-gen students

First-generation students bring resilience and determination to their college journey. Based on her own experience, Lisa M. Lee explains how universities can support students from a place of strength rather than deficit

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 24 November, 2023

Three strategies for building healthy student relationships online

Icebreakers and peer-to-peer support are just some of the ways to cultivate a friendly online learning environment where connections between students can flourish

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien , 24 November, 2023

Want to advance students’ self-learning? Look at your course design

A woman sits in front of a laptop with a Zoom meeting taking place onscreen

Building self-learning into your blended learning courses will help students grow in confidence. Tan Chin Pei outlines the structures and support needed

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 23 November, 2023

Teaching business students how to prepare sustainability reports for SMEs

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In engaging with small and medium-sized enterprises, universities can raise SMEs’ awareness of their own climate impacts. Here, Ven Tauringana shares a model for teaching accounting students how to produce sustainability reports

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 23 November, 2023

Tips for effectively communicating your research’s impact

Finding ways to communicate the impact of your research can sometimes be a hurdle. Here, Lyn R. Keith outlines effective ways to overcome it and extend the reach of your work

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 23 November, 2023

Stamp out burnout early on: how to spot the signs and what to do about them

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Academic life has always been a breeding ground for burnout. Şerife Eyüpoğlu of Near East University points out the warning signs of extreme exhaustion

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 22 November, 2023

Animating education: a teaching tool that brings learning to life

Through animation, educators can transform complicated or abstract subjects into accessible narratives, facilitating students’ comprehension and enhancing the learning experience, writes Nigel Bairstow

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 November, 2023

Seven ways to tailor your teaching for different class sizes

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Useful ways to provide effective learning experiences for all your students, no matter the class size

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4minutes

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