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By Eliza.Compton , 12 May, 2022

Why is recruitment and retention in the university sector more difficult than in other sectors?

Attracting and keeping the best people is a perennial issue for higher education institutions. Here, Jonathan Lord looks at how the pandemic impacted staffing and strategies for improving processes

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5minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 12 May, 2022

Rebalancing research and teaching within universities: rethinking recognition and reward

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Adrian Lam looks at what changes to recognition and reward in higher education would help academics better balance a focus on research with need for quality teaching

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 12 May, 2022

Writing about the day job: levelling up scholarship across higher education

Image of a university tutor answering a student question during lesson

Tutors with full class schedules have little capacity for research but by focusing on the scholarship of teaching and learning, they can contribute valuable insights supported by their day job, write Russ Woodward and Tim Veal

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 11 May, 2022

Why does open access make publishing more complicated?

The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 11 May, 2022

The good, the bad and the way forward: how UK universities should respond to REF results

An image representing the possible outcomes from REF: good, bad and mixed

How should UK universities respond if their REF results are good, bad or offer a mixed picture? New pro vice-chancellor for research Heather Widdows shares her advice

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 11 May, 2022

Coordinating co-authors

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Co-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on track

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 11 May, 2022

We won’t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contexts

We must consider the SDGs in local contexts and universities can help

Applying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village. Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one-size-fits-all approach

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 10 May, 2022

Tips and apps to encourage better interaction with students

Classting and Remind are two lesser-known apps that can aid communication with your class when used effectively

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 10 May, 2022

Mind the gap: how to write career breaks into your CV

What counts as a career break, and how much information is too much information? Emma Williams provides strategies for filling in any spaces in your academic work history

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 10 May, 2022

Using digital technology to get student affairs and faculty working together for better results

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When student affairs staff and faculty work together, it results in better learning experiences for students. Amy Greenstein and Steven Goss explain how digital tools can be used to support such partnerships

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5minutes

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