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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 , 20 October, 2023

Why buttons press our buttons

A design system can underpin consistency and content standards in university website and digital services, but it does not replace good design decisions. Here, Ayala Gordon offers guidance to content design teams

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 20 October, 2023

Philanthropists, governing boards and faculty must play active roles in university governance

A sack of money wearing a graduate's hat

All parties involved in donating and managing university funds must play active roles in ensuring such financial gifts are used wisely, if US higher education is to avoid further scandal, write Siri Terjesen and Michael Ryall

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 19 October, 2023

The problem with equity, diversity and inclusion in a multiracist world

EDI initiatives are commonplace in Western higher education. They pay little or no attention to the global diversity of racism. But should they, asks Alastair Bonnett

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 19 October, 2023

How to teach clinical communication skills in a foreign language from scratch

Student doctors practising clinical skills on a plush bear

This hands-on approach to clinical practice integrates content and language and enables both local and international students to acquire communication skills and vocabulary alongside activities relevant to medical practice

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 19 October, 2023

How to nurture socio-emotional intelligence in doctoral students

Two women having an intimate conversation

A whole-institution approach to supporting the socio-emotional development of doctoral students so they become confident and adept early career researchers

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5minutes

By dene.mullen , 18 October, 2023

Eight tips for making teaching and learning more enjoyable for learners

From mixing up the teaching space to drawing on real-life examples, Perçem Arman outlines ways to make lessons more fun and thus increase participation

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 18 October, 2023

Menstruation, maternity, menopause: making space in the academy for all elements of womanhood

Do women’s health policies in higher education meet the needs of those they are meant to serve, and how might the stigma relating to aspects of womanhood be addressed?

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 18 October, 2023

‘Well…what do you think?’ Responding to challenging questions in the moment

While daunting, tough questions from learners can be a catalyst for collaborative learning and critical thinking. Roma Forbes offers practical advice for how to respond in the classroom or the corridor

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 17 October, 2023

Using fun and interactive micromodules to energise learning

big versus small in the microlearning arena

Lee Chien Ching and Tan Kian Lip Erick share the intricate process of producing a micromodule that attracts students through an enjoyable, interactive learning experience

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 17 October, 2023

Simple solutions to the age-old challenge of classroom engagement

Students in a classroom, one of whom is raising her hand to ask a question

Drawing on his experience of teaching a microeconomics class of more than 200 students, Tony So shares failproof ways to engage students

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3minutes

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