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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 Laura.Duckett , 16 November, 2023

Using simulation games to teach lean manufacturing

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Simulation games can improve students’ understanding of lean manufacturing. Here are five tips for incorporating them into your teaching practice

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By Laura.Duckett , 15 November, 2023

Trauma-informed approaches can help address bullying in higher education

Universities must take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach when tackling bullying in higher education, argues Glen Cousquer

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By Laura.Duckett , 15 November, 2023

How to collaborate effectively to support care-experienced students

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It’s clear there is still work to be done to support young people with care backgrounds coming into higher education. Here are lessons that Louise Harrison, Kate Murray and Alison Shaw have learned

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 15 November, 2023

How to help postdocs take a holistic look at career choices

After their terminal degrees, many postdocs find themselves at a career crossroads. Here, Karena Nguyen offers four key considerations across background, skills, values and interests to help determine what’s next

By Laura.Duckett , 14 November, 2023

The joy of simplicity: techniques that motivate, engage and foster learning in lectures

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The rise of AI and VR offers educators an array of innovative ways to engage students in lectures, but let’s not forget the simple methods that don’t require any technology, writes Alison Zimmer

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By Laura.Duckett , 13 November, 2023

Universities need to get better at using Instagram – here’s how

Instagram is the most effective social media channel to engage students, argues Ned Potter. In this resource, he outlines ways to produce successful content and increase reach

By Eliza.Compton , 13 November, 2023

How to lose a grant in 10 ways

Want your funding application to be rejected? Have we got some advice for you. But, seriously, don’t do these things and you might just find your perfect grant match

By Eliza.Compton , 13 November, 2023

Helping international students in their transition to US institutions

International students enrich and add value to American campuses. Here, Ashlee Toomey-Flinn offers practical tips for helping them transition successfully into their US university experience

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By Laura.Duckett , 10 November, 2023

Partnering with students to build belonging in a blended learning environment

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A sense of belonging and community plays a major role in maximising student engagement. But how can educators cultivate an authentic community?

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 10 November, 2023

Advice for effective cross-team collaboration for research

Research teams that might not usually work together are increasingly required to collaborate. Here, Rob Kadel offers five principles that underpin effective project delivery

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4minutes

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