Most wanted: the top resources offering advice on higher education in 2021

By Miranda Prynne, 16 December, 2021
The most read advice resources and opinion pieces addressing key challenges in higher education in 2021
This year’s most sought-after advice and opinion contributed by and for academics and university staff on the key challenges they face
Most wanted: the top resources offering advice on higher education in 2021
This year’s most sought-after advice and opinion contributed by and for academics and university staff on the key challenges they face
The most read advice resources and opinion pieces addressing key challenges in higher education in 2021

What a difference a year makes. Global higher education entered 2021 still in emergency response mode, with remote teaching viewed by many as a last resort. Universities are emerging from this year with grand plans for long-term digital enhancement based on the lessons of the last 12 months. Through all this, academics and university staff have shared their expertise and lessons in what has worked and what hasn’t, at both an individual and institutional level on THE Campus. So as 2021 draws to a close we have pulled together a collection of the most-read resources offering useful advice and opinion in key areas of academic teaching, research, internationalisation and more.

A focus on well-being
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Advice on supporting academics staff in taking their first steps towards decolonising curricula
By miranda.prynne, 17 March, 2021

Diversity statements: what to avoid and what to include

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Advice on what to do and what not to do when writing diversity statements for online courses
Diversity statements are increasingly important for faculty, both when teaching online and applying for jobs. Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks outline what to avoid and what to include when drafting a diversity statement
A technology-enhanced future
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By dene.mullen, 29 October, 2021

The educational ‘metaverse’ is coming

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Online and blended learning must be stepped up to deliver equitable learning as part of the new "metaverse" that university students will come to expect
The universities best equipped with digital infrastructure and savvy human resources will emerge as the new leaders − no matter where they are, says Kwang Hyung Lee
Universities are creating more of their own online content, but with that comes big questions for the future
By miranda.prynne, 4 February, 2021

Seven steps to help students stay engaged online

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Tips to help students stay focused in online classes
While the same psychological processes are at work online as in the classroom, it is much easier for students to disengage when learning remotely. Here are seven well-researched steps to help students stay focused on their online courses
Challenging past norms
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Three things to consider ahead of returning to campus