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By Eliza.Compton , 7 October, 2024

Peer feedback: a burden for students or route to better academic writing?

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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

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 5 October, 2024

How Indian universities can address the country’s talent crisis

Higher education’s role in preparing students for real-world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships, establishing pathways into apprenticeships and fostering creativity

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 4 October, 2024

Building blocks of a successful staff-student environmental, social and governance committee

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To embed sustainability across institutions can be challenging. Find out how a staff-student environmental, social and governance committee can align priorities and drive meaningful change

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 4 October, 2024

Build healthy resident student communities with restorative practice

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The integration of restorative practices within student residential communities can have a transformational impact

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6minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 4 October, 2024

Closing the digital divide in higher education

A sign saying "digital literacy" hung up on a shelf with books behind it

A one-size-fits-all approach to digital literacy training simply won’t cut it; institutions need to tailor programmes to the varying needs of their staff

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 4 October, 2024

Branch out to boost student engagement in flipped learning

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When using a flipped learning method, it’s crucial that students engage with the pre-class content. Here’s how to make sure they do

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 4 October, 2024

Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effective

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

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 3 October, 2024

Building a parent-friendly campus: practical considerations

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Including parents in the academic experience can help build a stronger campus community and set students on a path towards success

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 3 October, 2024

Using Sustainable Development Goals to foster innovation

The SDGs offer both a universal framework and a way to incorporate global perspectives into curricula. Here are strategies for integrating their outward-focused, innovative mindset into everyday learning

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 3 October, 2024

Three ways to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum

Your students’ future jobs will depend on technology just in its infancy today. But how best to teach them the skills they need? Sabrina Azzi offers advice

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5minutes

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