EDI is meritocracy – why is that hard to understand? Equity, diversity and inclusion is misunderstood when it is seen as valuing identity instead of skill within the systems that determine academic career progression. But it is in the sector’s interest ...

"HE is filled with people of all races, genders, sexualities, faiths and disability experiences...working without the right support and still delivering outcomes that benefit the entire sector. Imagine what more they could do if systems were built with them in mind." - Brooke Szücs shorturl.at/P9Ghp

X’s Altmetric hegemony ‘ending’, with Bluesky ‘clear alternative’ Alternative social media platform matching engagement of Elon Musk’s X in ways that ‘would have seemed unthinkable until recently’, says study

The end of the “hegemony” of X as the most used social media platform by researchers has been strongly shaped by political-geographical factors and Elon Musk’s intervention into US politics, according to a new study. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports
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Questions to ask when designing collaborative online learning experiences Practical steps for designing meaningful online learning experiences with external collaborators that help students develop essential competencies

Practical steps for designing meaningful online learning experiences with external collaborators that help students develop essential competencies: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/quest... #academicsky #edusky #highered

Combat ‘zombie scrolling’ with engaged social media learning Advice on using social media to transform Gen Z students from mindless scrollers to mindful scholars, with a guide to using each platform effectively in teaching

Educational institutions can be agents of change, turning mindless and potentially harmful scrolling into mindful and meaningful social media usage, writes Daniella Sieukaran from ‪@dalhousieu.bsky.social‬. Learn how: timeshighereducation.com/campus/comba... #academicsky #highered

Six per cent international fee levy a ‘serious risk’ to finances Government proposal to take a cut of English universities’ overseas income to pay for higher education dismissed as ‘finger in the air’ policymaking

“Dipping into the pockets” of English universities via a levy on international student fees is “finger in the air” policymaking that will further harm institutions’ financial sustainability, critics say

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THE podcast: why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaboration

When isolationism seems in the ascendancy, why must #internationalisation remain a cornerstone of #highered? Find out in our latest podcast with Lily Kong, president of SMU, and @mbarcia24.bsky.social of the @uniofbath.bsky.social:
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/podca... #edusky #academicsky

European governments back universities’ US recruitment drive French institution reports 300 applications as state funding bolsters efforts to ‘offer refuge’ to those fleeing Trump funding cuts

European governments have sought to bolster their universities’ efforts to recruit international researchers, amid signs that an expected exodus in US-based scholars is starting to begin
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Progressive repayment system could fund maintenance grants – NUS Union says means-tested grants of up to £4,224 should be reintroduced on top of existing loans, as spending review looms

Maintenance grants could be reintroduced in England at little cost to taxpayers if the student finance system were redrawn along more progressive lines, according to new research. @chrishavergal.bsky.social reports
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A greener future for higher education THE Campus: Learn, Share, Connect

How can we strive for a greener future in HE? Read advice on embedding the SDGs into courses and curricula, reducing waste and emissions on campus and developing the next generation of environmental leaders: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/spotl... #earthday #academicsky #highered #edusky

The importance of educational cultural awareness in the multicultural classroom What happens when you mix contrasting worldviews and pedagogies in one university classroom? Find out how to balance students’ biases – and your own – to prepare them for a globalised world

What happens when you mix contrasting worldviews and pedagogies in one university classroom? Marie N Bernal explains how to balance students’ differing expectations – and your own – to prepare them for a globalised world: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/impor... #edusky #academicsky #highered

What can universities do to protect academic freedom? THE Campus: Learn, Share, Connect

What can universities do to protect academic freedom? Our spotlight guide explores how to defend free thought and enquiry in the classroom, in research and beyond: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/spotl... #highered #academicsky #edusky #highereducation #academicfreedom

Arts and humanities scholars can engage with policy, too Advice for arts and humanities academics who want to develop their impact profile while staying true to their roots

"The arts and humanities have much to contribute to policy work and those working in them can bring valuable skills," writes @charlottefaucher.bsky.social: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/arts-... #academicsky #edusky #highered

X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work

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Make good mental health a university priority THE Campus: Learn, Share, Connect

Read practical advice and research-informed strategies to support better mental health across higher education – from effective student support to personal strategies for academics - in our latest spotlight guide: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/spotl... #edusky #academicsky

Two ways to teach undergraduate students research skills How to ensure students are treated as partners in research collaborations and help them develop the skills they need for further study and beyond

Students should be treated as partners in research collaborations if they are to develop the skills they need for further study and beyond, argues Louise Hewitt from the University of Greenwich: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/two-w... #edusky #academicsky #research

Beyond the black box: how DeepSeek could transform higher education DeepSeek’s transparent reasoning process, accessibility, affordability and open-source model could have significant implications for higher education. Simon Wang explains how

DeepSeek is making waves with its transparent reasoning and cost-effective development. Read about the implications for higher education in this piece by Simon Wang from Hong Kong Baptist University: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/beyon... #edusky #academicsky #highereducation #deepseek

Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback AI can potentially augment feedback and marking, but we need to trial it first. Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trust

Will students ever accept AI for feedback and marking? Educators from the University of Warwick suggest that using it as part of an "enhanced feedback generation system" could help build trust. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/get-s... #edusky #academicsky #highered

How to prevent compassion fatigue Many educators experience compassion fatigue at some point in their careers. Prevent it by shifting your perspective, setting boundaries and building strong support networks

When faced with compassion fatigue, it is important to have coping strategies to rely on. Bhawana Shrestha from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University shares some key 'don'ts' to keep in mind: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-p... #academicsky #edusky #highered

Voice, agency and style: what goes missing when AI chats back We need to teach that imperfect but authentic writing is more valuable than sentences that are polished on the surface, argue three US academics. Here, they share surprise findings from STEM and beyon...

"As teachers, we have a new and interesting job to show students what exactly goes missing when AI chats back," write academics at the University of California, Irvine. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/voice... #edusky #academicsky #highered

An insider’s guide to how students use GenAI tools There’s no doubt students are using GenAI in their assignments – but how? Miriam Wun and Nah Yong En talked to students to find out

To act as a personal tutor, generate ideas and help structure writing are ways students are using GenAI in HE, according to Miriam Wun and Nah Yong En from the Singapore Institute of Technology: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/insid... #academicsky #edusky

Assessing the GenAI process, not the output A framework for building AI literacy in a literature-review-type assessment

Build GenAI literacy by assessing the process, not the output, write three educators at the University of East Anglia in this resource: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/asses...

Making admissions processes fair on Black students How we can use alternative criteria and targeted outreach to promote fair access to higher education for Black students

Patrice Seuwou from the University of Northampton outlines several strategies universities can use to make admissions processes fairer for Black students #academicsky #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/makin...

Enhancing the thesis experience: insights from master’s students Early preparation is essential for students’ successful thesis journey – so postgraduate course coordinators and programme leaders should put supports in place from the beginning

A survey of master's students led to one simple piece of advice: Plan ahead! Nothing is too early when it comes to writing a #thesis.
Find out what other lessons the survey offered for educators: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/enhan... #edusky #academicsky

To combat antisemitism in HE, teach students about Jewish history Some guidance on a more nuanced approach to teaching Jewish history to university students

"History education, when done well, can be a bridge towards greater understanding, tolerance and respect," argues Hannah Ewence, a historian at the University of Chester www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/comba... #antisemitism #holocaustmemorialday #academicsky

Advice for researchers new to tech transfer (opinion) Katharine Ku offers advice for researchers new to tech transfer.

Career Advice | How to Bring Your Research to Market

Katharine Ku offers advice for researchers new to tech transfer. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/40JBBo5

An academic’s guide to Bluesky With many HE professionals making the switch to Bluesky, here are the steps you need to take to get started

New to Bluesky? Here's how to get started as an academic, by @wahibachair.com. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/acade... #academicsky

Using literature to increase students’ empathy Asking students to reflect on emotions through literary works can enhance their empathy. Here are some tried and tested methods

Can we use literature to enhance students' empathy? Rouli Esther from the University of Indonesia thinks so. She shows us how in this resource: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/using... #academicsky

The UK should not give up on contextual admissions Scaled and standardised, lowering entry requirements for disadvantaged applicants can contribute to a fairer society, says Jon Datta

Opinion: Scaled and standardised, lowering entry requirements for disadvantaged applicants can contribute to a fairer society, says Jon Datta

Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding access Students need and want flexible, affordable pathways into higher education, so universities need to support non-traditional avenues, remove barriers and take the opportunity to reach a more diverse co...

Students need and want flexible, affordable routes into #highered, so universities must support non-traditional avenues, writes Georgia Tech's Steve McLaughlin as he makes the case for transfer pathways: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/why-t... #academicsky #edusky

The small steps that can make a big difference to student parents Juggling academic and parental commitments is no easy feat. Here’s how universities can make small, programme-level adjustments to relieve the pressure on student parents

Programme-level adjustments to support parent students in higher education, as outlined by Rebecca Gordon from the University of the West of Scotland: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/small... #highereducation #studentparents