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By dene.mullen , 13 July, 2022

Are you ready to publish? Top tips on how to prepare your manuscript

Academic research and publishing can be difficult to navigate for early career researchers

From explaining the publishing cycle to outlining what makes a strong manuscript, Jing Tang walks ECRs through key steps when preparing to publish for the first time

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 13 July, 2022

Strategies to motivate students in asynchronous learning

A student watching a lecture online at home

The self-directed nature of asynchronous learning makes it easy for students to disengage. Guhuai Jiang and Jiayu Zhou offer strategies that boost students’ motivation when working on their own

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 12 July, 2022

What is tenure in higher education – and how to get it

For many scholars, permanent employment is the light at the end of a years-long tunnel. Here, Henry Reichman explains the US tenure system and why it is key to protecting academic freedom

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 12 July, 2022

Russia’s intellectual isolation presents opportunities for Central Asian HE

Major universities in this region are now uniquely positioned to build new international partnerships with academic institutions that have lost access to Russia

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 12 July, 2022

Assessing science students’ practical skills – can we learn from healthcare education?

Image of medical students being taught using a mannequin patient

Healthcare educators have developed effective ways to assess a range of practical skills in their learners. What can other science educators learn from their example?

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 11 July, 2022

The US should admit Ukrainian medical students to help them rebuild their country

A caveat for recipients of such aid would be committing to moving back to Ukraine to practise after they have completed their studies

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 11 July, 2022

An invisible minority: what is needed to support students with caring responsibilities

Young woman pushing an older woman along in a wheelchair

Students with caring responsibilities in the UK have no joined-up support. Jessica Iyamu and Ellie Brown make a call for policies to provide consistent help across all universities for this overlooked group

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 8 July, 2022

Make social-emotional learning part of teaching: it’s easier than you think

socio-emotional learning, juggling emotions

These practical, achievable tips show how to incorporate social-emotional learning into everyday educational practices

By dene.mullen , 8 July, 2022

Embrace students’ eco-anxiety to spur critical and systemic climate action

Leverage students' eco-anxiety to drive change

Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio gives tips on how to leverage and assuage your students’ eco-anxiety, using fun games and discussions, in order to drive change

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 8 July, 2022

Use technology to hook students’ interest when teaching online

Image depicting the use of technology to support teaching strategies

Used strategically, technology can be employed to make teaching more entertaining and engaging. Luqian Huang shares examples of how to use digital tools to support effective pedagogies

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3minutes

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