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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 , 23 May, 2023

Small steps that make a big difference to LGBTQ+ inclusivity

A guide to boosting LGBTQ+ inclusivity in higher education, by Eleanor M. Townsend

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 22 May, 2023

We need an integrated approach to inclusion in higher education

Carol Evans makes the case for an Integrated Inclusion Framework, which would harmonise competing but overlapping EDI agendas to create aligned change that benefits everyone

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 22 May, 2023

Making the most of social media: practical tips for academics

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A guide for academics to using social media as a powerful tool to share and amplify their work and build professional networks, by David Riley

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 19 May, 2023

Making male athletes key players in preventing sexual assault on campus

American football team starting a new play

Young sportsmen have the influence to shift campus attitudes away from rape culture and misinformation towards accountability and support for survivors. A US-wide programme aims to empower them to do so

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5minutes

By dene.mullen , 19 May, 2023

We must help HDR students experience a sense of community and belonging

Group activities can help HDR student belonging

A University of Adelaide team on what can be done to enhance community for higher degree by research students and how to ensure they see this culture from the outside

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 19 May, 2023

How to make ChatGPT work as a teaching assistant: a case study in law

A woman communicating with a chatbot on her laptop

A guide to working with AI writing tool GPT-4 to train it as a useful teaching assistant to answer students’ questions, based on Benjamin Liu’s experience doing so in law

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 18 May, 2023

Putting trust at the heart of higher education

Asian students raising hands in university class

Vulnerability, uncertainty and mutual respect can help build trust between students and universities. The process can include small actions such as open conversations in class and whole-institution programmes

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 18 May, 2023

How to be an anti-racist ally on the university campus

Three academics from the University of Westminster provide practical advice on ensuring allyship is taken seriously in higher education institutions

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5minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 18 May, 2023

Tips (from a librarian) for creating assignment prompts

Four students each responding differently to an assignment question

A guide to crafting and writing clear assignment instructions that students can understand and follow

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 17 May, 2023

Five simple ways to make your classroom more LGBTIQ+ friendly

From encouraging the use of pronouns for all to utilising the power of narrative, Lucas Lixinski marks IDAHOBIT day by offering tips on LGBTIQ+ inclusion

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5minutes

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