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By dene.mullen , 28 April, 2023

Prompt engineering as academic skill: a model for effective ChatGPT interactions

Gathering information from AI requires a new layer of search skills that includes constructing effective prompts and critically navigating and evaluating outputs

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 28 April, 2023

Writing exam questions in a six-step process

Writing exam questions is a meticulous, complex and creative part of teaching. The habit of using a standardised process will make this frequent task more manageable, writes Fiona Lifen Liu

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 28 April, 2023

Are we placing too much focus upon higher degrees for university lecturers?

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There is growing pressure on university lecturers to achieve higher degrees. Fiona Cust and Jessica Runacres question if this is necessary for those teaching at undergraduate level, particularly in vocational or career-focused courses

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 27 April, 2023

How to build a stronger pipeline for international student recruitment

International students pipeline needs strengthening

Iain Sloan explores four key strategies universities can introduce to help them continue to attract overseas students in challenging times

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 27 April, 2023

Unearthing the hidden curriculum in international classrooms

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How educators can help international students navigate the unspoken assumptions, expectations and norms of US higher education

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 26 April, 2023

Individual consultations can help PhD students to complete their studies

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Personalised consultancy gives assistance to PhD students and candidates to keep their momentum and build their academic careers, and it also helps instructors identify and train future supervisors

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 26 April, 2023

Active learning strategies to boost student engagement

Ibham Veza and Vorathin Epin provide practical advice on implementing active learning strategies in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomes

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 26 April, 2023

The F-word: how to use failure as a learning tool

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Fear of failure impacts student well-being and academic outcomes so educators need to help reframe ‘failure’ as a useful learning tool. Claire Davy-Potts explains how

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4minutes

By sara.custer , 26 April, 2023

We’ve engaged 250 student volunteers to hold climate emitters to account

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The Net Zero Tracker taps into students’ passion for climate action, teaches them net-zero literacy and builds their employability. Here’s how we work with them

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 25 April, 2023

What happens when we can’t help a student when they need us most?

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The job of university personal tutor is not nine-to-five, and academics in support roles are fallible and don’t always get it right. Catherine Lee shares advice for those times from personal experience

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4minutes

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