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
An example of how a business school can partner with public sector and industry bodies to develop products and services that help upskill and support practice-based education
RCSI and its partners are making training resources for surgical professions available on an open access platform to address the huge number of preventable deaths each year. Find out how you can do something similar
University educators have an opportunity to rethink their approach to assessment, so that artificial intelligence tools support student learning without compromising academic integrity
The Flying Start programme helps students from lower socio-economic backgrounds get started on their accounting careers. Here’s four things to remember when setting up your own alternative degree pathway
A professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students’ learning, using an approach called ‘mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education’
Despite concerns about the use of generative AI, universities are beginning to understand how issues around academic integrity can be a learning opportunity for students and teachers alike
It’s time higher education institutions use generative AI to their advantage. But to do this effectively, they must offer support and promote AI literacy among staff and students
Advice for university educators on setting up projects in which students work directly with external partners such as local businesses, based on a pilot initiative
When artificial intelligence is embedded into almost every tool students use, how can university educators find the line between misconduct and ethical use? A new approach to assessment is required, writes Kathryn MacCallum
Help students not to become discouraged by poor exam results by instilling a growth mindset, helping them plan their time and encouraging self-reflection
Careful lesson planning, understanding your universities’ support services and accepting mistakes will all save you time as a university educator. Here, John Weldon offers five time-management tips
When educating health professionals, the role of trust is paramount. Here’s how we can link entrustment with student consensus grading and programmatic assessment
Many students interested in studying philosophy at university will be concerned about its job prospects, so they require courses that demonstrate how to translate its skills into a career, writes Jonathan Webber
As higher education strives to ‘reset’ in the age of AI to become more flexible, interdisciplinary, open, focused on real-world learning and with authentic assessment, curriculum-embedded OGCL is a key path to future-ready graduates
Pursuing an online counselling degree programme offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to balance your education with other commitments. Here’s what you need to know about what these programmes entail and how they can benefit your career
Third space practitioners are often overlooked in the curriculum development process, to everyone’s detriment. Here’s a look at the viewpoints they can offer and how to engage them better
When the risk of putting their hand up and giving an answer is greater than the benefit, students will remain silent. Here are strategies to encourage them to participate in class
Asking students to give anonymous feedback on each other’s work can not only result in better writing skills but also offer them opportunities to try new approaches and refine assessment tasks
As doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical students
By getting students involved in real-world ‘live’ projects, academics can integrate research and knowledge exchange into teaching, resulting in positive impacts reaching far beyond the classroom, as Alan Chandler explains
Online education programmes provide flexibility and accessibility, allowing more individuals to pursue advanced degrees. Understanding the impact of online learning on business education is crucial for students, educators and institutions alike
From academic reputation to hands-on experience, there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an engineering school that aligns with your career goals
Technicians need to advocate for themselves, network and seek leadership opportunities to gain the recognition they deserve, writes Mark Dabee Saltmarsh. Here, he offers career advice for the unsung heroes of higher education
Yes, the transition between online and in-person methods can make blended delivery challenging for students and educators alike, but keeping students engaged and sustaining their learning is worth the effort
Giving feedback is a time-consuming and often frustrating part of teaching. What if educators handed the task to students? Here are the takeaways from an online business course
The UK’s National Teaching Fellowships were established to recognise excellence in teaching and student learning. Fellow James Derounian asks if the scheme fulfils its goals
A shift from traditional to outcome- or competency-based programmatic assessment began before the pandemic and has gained momentum since. Here are some ways to work towards it
From traditional lectures to seminar-based group work, the evolution over 20 years of a dentistry course shows how course design and pedagogy can adapt to students’ expectations and learning styles
Blended learning has become more prevalent in higher education in the past few years. But what do students think about it? A students-as-co-creators project found out
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
