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By Laura.Duckett , 10 April, 2025

Successful outreach requires an agile approach

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Guidance on reviewing and refreshing an outreach offering to better support underrepresented groups into higher education

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 9 April, 2025

Five ways to start leading research culture change

If you’re concerned that research culture is valuing output over well-being, or prioritising prestige over passion, these tips could help you move towards more supportive and collaborative labs and departments

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 9 April, 2025

Teaching students how to spot scientific misinformation

Educators play a vital role in equipping students with the tools to critically evaluate headlines, interpret data responsibly and assess research methodologies. Learn strategies to help students develop these skills

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 9 April, 2025

What will it take to find a real solution for the student mental health crisis?

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Fixing the student mental health crisis will require systemic change, not just individual coping strategies. Here’s how to take action and foster a culture that puts well-being before academic achievement

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 8 April, 2025

If AI were a DJ…

This class exercise uses metaphor to help non-technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex, opaque technology isn’t

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 8 April, 2025

How to talk to students about their writing

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Verbal feedback can encourage students to think critically and independently about their language learning and improve future work. These tips explain how to put the method into practice

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 7 April, 2025

Graduate apprenticeships need link tutors – but who’s looking after them?

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Academic link tutors are a crucial cog in the mechanism of graduate apprenticeships, yet they perform this role with little support. Here’s how to invest in them instead

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3minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 7 April, 2025

Use AI and the metaverse to keep your students engaged online

A futuristic digital classroom in the metaverse where students, represented as diverse avatars, engage in an interactive lesson. A teacher, using holographic AI tools, guides them through immersive learning experiences. Floating virtual screens display storytelling prompts, character designs, and business concepts. The background features a blend of virtual reality elements

AI and virtual reality technology enables diverse learning experiences for online students. Discover how by applying universal design for learning principles

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 7 April, 2025

Are module leaders missing out on professional development?

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Let’s support module leaders with effective and engaging training opportunities. Here are five ways to do it

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 7 April, 2025

Key challenges for patient and public involvement leads

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The research team member who leads on PPI must act in the interests of healthcare patients and the public as well as support the needs of the research project. Here is advice for how to succeed in this emerging role

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