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By dene.mullen , 9 May, 2022

Diversity statements: the good, the bad and the ugly

Diversity statements in higher education can embed inequality more deeply
Diversity statements can be created with good intentions but still manage to perpetuate inequality. Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee detail what to look out for and suggested action
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By Miranda Prynne , 6 May, 2022

Don’t let the REF tail wag the academic dog

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Institutions should resist the temptation to use the REF as a tool for competition and self-promotion and, instead, approach the results in ways that support sector-wide efforts to improve research culture
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 5 May, 2022

Tips for writing a PhD dissertation: FAQs answered

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From how to choose a topic to writing the abstract and managing work-life balance through the years it takes to complete a doctorate, here we collect expert advice to get you through the PhD writing process
By Eliza.Compton , 5 May, 2022

Enhancing learning from digital, audio and video resources

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Print textbooks have serious competitors from digital texts, podcasts, audiobooks and video. The medium – and how each is used – can affect how much students learn, as Naomi Baron explains
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