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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 Miranda Prynne , 31 August, 2023

Life after publication: promote your work for maximum impact

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Seeing your work in print is by no means the end of the story. Chris Tancock offers advice on how you can make your published work stand out and benefit from the broadest visibility

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 30 August, 2023

Circular impact: a call to action for research on grand societal challenges

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How to enact a ‘circular’ approach to research and impact so outcomes feed back into the work to inform ongoing planning and improvement

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5minutes

By dene.mullen , 30 August, 2023

How can generative AI intersect with Bloom’s taxonomy?

Like in a video game, AI allows us to jump multiple levels, but that doesn’t mean the much-used framework becomes obsolete – we might just need a new approach

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 30 August, 2023

Pathways to prosperity in casual academia

The journey from adjunct to permanent requires adaptability, foresight and self-awareness. Here, Andrew Stapleton offers tips – such as diversifying skills, strategic branding and mobility – to enhance an academic career

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 29 August, 2023

Perfect doesn’t exist and other lessons from developing a whole-university well-being strategy

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Challenges to staff and student well-being are part of university life, regardless of how much support is in place. But iterative strategies can improve the entire community’s experience, write Ben Goose and Cassie Wilson

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 29 August, 2023

Free your content! A guide to creating sustainable open licensed media

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A guide to creating teaching and learning materials as open educational resources that can be shared and reused by all

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 29 August, 2023

Using active learning to increase student engagement and understanding

Creating an active learning environment in a large group setting is challenging. Ingrid Sierp shares ways to increase engagement, encourage attendance and gauge understanding in real time

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 28 August, 2023

Teaching from the heart in 13 steps

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Engaging your students through empathy requires teachers to share their own stories and vulnerabilities and foster a safe space for learning. Here, Beiting He offers 13 ways to create a caring classroom

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 28 August, 2023

How to support more international student applications

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UK universities can increase their appeal for international students with better transparency and support through the application and enrolment process, Christina Matthews explains

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 25 August, 2023

Collaborating with artificial intelligence? Use your metacognitive skills

Metacognition in humans holds the key to ‘collaborative intelligence’ – making the most effective use of the complementary strengths of human and artificial intelligence

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4minutes

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