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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 , 1 August, 2023

Unlocking knowledge within local communities as part of ‘levelling up’

A construction site in Leeds
With ‘levelling up‘ and regional prosperity now central to the UK government’s thinking, universities need to transform the way they conduct research to respond to emerging needs and provide solutions to today’s social, economic and environmental issues
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By Eliza.Compton , 1 August, 2023

Engaging in controversial topics in teaching and research

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Sensitive subjects such as trolling and sexual assault require a careful approach at all points – from examining your motivation before you begin and setting up support to sharing findings, writes Ekant Veer
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 31 July, 2023

Accounting for sustainability: we need to change how we teach

Environmental considerations for businesses
Accountants of the future will need to respond to as yet unknown sustainability reporting standards. Freirean dialogic teaching where lecturers learn alongside students through discussion helps build the skills to respond to such change
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 31 July, 2023

Digital accessibility is real and tangible

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A workshop using real-life examples and first-hand experience of how assistive technology works can result in a deeper understanding of accessibility needs
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 27 July, 2023

A whole-university road map to sustainability impact

sustainability
Top-ranked Western Sydney University combines immediate action with long-term planning to drive progress in achieving impact aligned with the SDGs. Here, Deborah Sweeney and Kevin Dunn share insights learned from their institution-wide approach
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3minutes
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