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By dene.mullen , 20 May, 2022

10 ways universities can tackle gender inequality

Ellie Bothwell outlines recommendations from THE’s recent report on how universities around the world are performing on gender equality

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 20 May, 2022

The top three engagement challenges facing admissions teams and how to solve them

Getting your university admission team's online engagement right can help attract and keep prospective students

Whether it's due to ‘ghosting’ or ‘student melt’, prospective students are harder than ever before to attract and hold on to, but a combination of tech and human solutions is at hand

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 20 May, 2022

Five tips to enhance your institution’s civic engagement by working with public libraries

Advice to help universities work in partnership with public libraries to reach wider audiences and enhance their civic engagement

By Eliza.Compton , 19 May, 2022

10 essential tips for your next academic presentation

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Using examples and practical tips, Dorsa Amir explains the techniques that ensure your presentation communicates its message effectively – from slide design to structuring your talk

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 19 May, 2022

Chasing unicorns: can universities shape the edtech space to their advantage?

Allowing unicorn edtech companies to dominate the sector is a negative for universities

Staying abreast of developments outside the big players in the fast-moving world of edtech can benefit institutions while also ensuring a healthy marketplace

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 19 May, 2022

How to get a book published outside academia

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Lexi Stadlen shares advice on how to turn your academic research into a commercially published book and reach audiences beyond academia

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 18 May, 2022

How universities can support refugee students and academics

Image of refugees walking on their way to Europe

Afghan Chevening scholar Naimatullah Zafary, who was among the last people to be airlifted to safety from Kabul, explains how institutions can support refugee students and staff who arrive in an unfamiliar country after experiencing perilous journeys and severe trauma

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 18 May, 2022

Blended professionals: how to make the most of ‘third space’ experts

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Integrated practitioners – staff who bridge the worlds of academia and professional services – are increasingly important to universities. Here’s why this space matters and how to capitalise on it

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 18 May, 2022

Three big ideas to ensure research helps shape the future of business

Research and business need to go hand in hand in an uncertain future

High-quality scientific research and the values it encapsulates, such as a focus on empirical evidence over opinion, must be used to help business for years to come

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 18 May, 2022

Teaching your students proofreading skills brings them huge benefits

Teaching university students proofreading skills can be hugely beneficial for their studies and later careers

Being able to produce error-free written communication helps students project competence in class and beyond, says Stone Meredith

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4minutes

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