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By kiera.obrien , 11 July, 2024

Five questions to consider when embedding cultural competency for internationalisation

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Cultural competency involves seeing the world through the lens of other people, across race, gender and age barriers, among others. Shuangyu Li outlines the five questions to ask when embedding it

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 10 July, 2024

Balancing career readiness and finances: the case for abbreviated internships

Internships give students professional experience, guide career choices and boost job market competitiveness. But what if students need higher-paying summer jobs or can’t afford three months in a far-flung city? That’s where abbreviated winter internships come in

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 10 July, 2024

We must acknowledge our positionality to inclusively engage the community

The work that can lead to change involves building relationships and understanding, and developing and sharing knowledge in partnership with our communities. Put simply, community engagement must engage the community, writes Nilufar Ahmed

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6minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 9 July, 2024

Practical tips for graduate students undertaking a doctoral dissertation

Producing a doctoral dissertation can be an intimidating process, writes Bill Huckle. Here, he shares practical strategies for graduate students taking on the work to share their original contribution to knowledge with the wider community

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 9 July, 2024

We can face the challenge of corporatisation by embracing subversive leadership

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Educational developers must balance the corporatisation of higher education with providing transformative education. To do this, subversive leadership is the key, argues Richard McInnes

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 8 July, 2024

School visits are a triple-win for academics, schools and society

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For researchers, taking science into the community is an opportunity to hone communication skills, increase impact and enthuse children to pursue their own university studies, writes Ben Kennedy. Plus, it’s fun

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 8 July, 2024

The zone of proximal development: how the theory translates to the classroom

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Theories of proximal development and social contagion suggest that group activities enhance knowledge-sharing and internalisation through feedback, discussion and the development of skills, writes Shwetha Mudabagilu Krishnappa

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6minutes

By kiera.obrien , 8 July, 2024

An introvert’s guide to networking

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For academics, networking can greatly enhance your career. But if the very idea fills you with dread, Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out there

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 5 July, 2024

Bridging the communication gap between administrators and faculty

Academics who understand the needs and priorities of administrative staff will work more effectively – and vice versa. Everybody wins, writes Catherine Léglu

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 5 July, 2024

Ways to seamlessly build breaks into your working day

Regular, tailored breaks will not only make your workdays manageable but will lead you towards increased productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction, writes Dola Saha

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