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Hear academics and university leaders reflect on their professional journeys and address some of the biggest questions facing higher education today. The Campus podcast gets under the skin of the issues and individuals defining the future of teaching, research, EDI, digital transformation and sustainability in the academy. Test

By Eliza.Compton , 15 November, 2024

Encouragement and talent development for future scientists

Secondary students need access to practical laboratory experience and career guidance. Mamta Sharma explores ways to introduce budding researchers to the lab setting and broaden scientific horizons

By Laura.Duckett , 15 November, 2024

Working with local authorities to support asylum seekers into HE

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How institutions can partner with local authorities to provide English language support to asylum seekers and refugees who wish to pursue higher education

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 14 November, 2024

Measuring the environmental impact of student relocation

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A simple but robust tool and methodology can help universities calculate the carbon emissions from student travel when they relocate for study

By kiera.obrien , 14 November, 2024

An on-campus primary school helped to enrich the community and embed social responsibility

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Establishing a university primary school made a difference in the local area and sparked a sense of social responsibility in students. Andrew Lenehan explains how he did it

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 14 November, 2024

Bringing the human touch into the virtual classroom

Personalising learning experiences and building trust are just two of several strategies outlined in this resource aimed at helping teachers build supportive online learning environments

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5minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 13 November, 2024

Best practice in building business clinics

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Collective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the world

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 13 November, 2024

Equitable international research collaboration is possible – find out how

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Lessons on building a successful international research collaboration founded on trust and respect between partners

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 13 November, 2024

How to cultivate a green campus: the journey to carbon neutrality

Achieving carbon neutrality is not an easy task but it is a necessary one. Here are four strategies to achieve it

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 13 November, 2024

Teach research methodology using these low-prep exercises

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Use these engaging exercises to gently introduce your undergraduate students to research methods

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 13 November, 2024

Psychological safety can be a positive, powerful influence on learning environments

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In order for students to feel confident speaking up in class and flexing their creative muscles, educators must create a sense of psychological safety. Here are eight tips to do so

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4minutes

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