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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 kiera.obrien , 27 June, 2025

Eight ways to embrace AI’s flexibility to bring different teams together

AI has rapidly moved from the domain of computer science into the daily lives of university staff and academics, but are we joining up the changes happening across higher education? Find out how to use it to break down boundaries between teams

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 26 June, 2025

What trauma-informed practice can learn from EDI in higher education

Equity, diversity and inclusion work reminds us that trauma doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Here are insights from EDI that can enrich trauma-informed practice

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 26 June, 2025

Business schools should go beyond the classroom for social impact

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To meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals, business schools should consider hands-on community projects which also boosts students' employability and give them a sense of purpose

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 25 June, 2025

How to run a bursary scheme for your students with no admin support

How one lecturer launched and ran a career development bursary with no administrative support, using digital tools and smart workflows to keep the process efficient and effective

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 25 June, 2025

‘An academic career is not a heptathlon’

The secret to establishing a career in academia is focus and deliberate choices, whether the path is into research, teaching or impact. Here, Robert MacIntosh explains why persistence and planning are more important than ever

By kiera.obrien , 25 June, 2025

Roles in higher education libraries: an explainer

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Libraries are changing with the times – and so is the librarian’s role. Here’s how librarians are specialising in the digital era

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 June, 2025

When a scientist becomes an inventor

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A novel scientific discovery can catapult a researcher from the bench to being an entrepreneur. Here, Greta Faccio shares considerations for next steps in commercialising an invention

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien , 24 June, 2025

Leading a personal development review? Think about GenAI for scholarship

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With personal development reviews taking place over the summer, perhaps this is the moment to focus on how teaching and learning practitioners are using GenAI for efficiency in terms of scholarship

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 23 June, 2025

Case-based discussion as an authentic healthcare assessment method

Case-based discussion has been well received as an assessment method. Here are other reasons to use it, along with tips on how to make it work well

By kiera.obrien , 23 June, 2025

How to bring university science into primary schools

Engaging primary-school-age children with STEM will help them to think critically and develop informed opinions for the rest of their lives. Here’s how to do it

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5minutes

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