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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 Laura.Duckett , 23 May, 2025

Bluetooth for better health: using tech to support student well-being

Students can self-regulate their learning and improve their well-being by spending less time at their desks and more time moving – thanks to Bluetooth headsets

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 23 May, 2025

Cultivating a responsible innovation mindset among future tech leaders

Prometheus concept of technological innovation

The classroom is a perfect place to discuss the messy, real-world consequences of technological discoveries, writes Andreas Alexiou. Beyond ‘How?’, students should be asking ‘Should we…?’ and ‘What if…?’ questions around ethics and responsibility

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 22 May, 2025

Are we overlooking the power of autonomy when it comes to motivating students?

Educators fear giving students too much choice in their learning will see them making the wrong decisions. But structuring choice without dictating the answers could be the way forward

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 22 May, 2025

Use peer assessment to give students more accountability in group projects

Two film students working on a project together

Structured peer assessment can significantly improve student engagement and accountability in group work. Read about two methods that led film students to produce better-quality work

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 22 May, 2025

How can higher education better support international students with disabilities?

Institutions need to work harder to understand international students with disabilities’ needs and challenges, and put in place more obvious and intentional communication with them

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 21 May, 2025

Tackling accent bias: the ‘last acceptable form of discrimination’

Accent bias undermines Black international students’ confidence and belonging in UK universities. Institutions must tackle this exclusion through awareness, training, and a proactive celebration of linguistic diversity

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 21 May, 2025

Three strategies to build student belonging from the start of their academic journey

A happy group of students pose on a flight of steps

Many students struggle with the jump from school to university life. Here are three ways to help them hit the ground running

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 21 May, 2025

How to put joy at the centre of the university library

Exterior of the Newman Library at Virginia Tech

The role of the university library is poised for re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs help. Kayla McNabb explains

By kiera.obrien , 20 May, 2025

Seven questions to ask when reforming academic skills services

With academic skills services facing a perfect storm of challenges, many are under review. Here’s how to make sure your students’ needs are being effectively met, through seven questions

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 20 May, 2025

Students as climate champions: a road map for universities

Universities must empower students to lead the fight against climate change. From green initiatives to student-led campaigns, here’s how to embed sustainability across all aspects of university life

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4minutes

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