Managing professional jealousy: navigating challenges and fostering growth Self-awareness, self-improvement, gratitude, open communication and a growth mindset can help you tackle inevitable encounters with jealousy constructively and create a more positive, supportive work environment in the processTariq Al-MusawiAl-Mustaqbal University
Trauma-informed approaches can help address bullying in higher educationUniversities must take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach when tackling bullying in higher education, argues Glen CousquerGlen CousquerThe University of Edinburgh
What is your academic writing temperament?Many early career researchers struggle to write enough. The key is to move away from an abstract notion of productivity and towards a productive writing process, explains Rachael Cayley. Here, she offers questions to help ECRs find their writing rhythmRachael CayleyUniversity of Toronto
Navigating the choppy waters of intercultural differences in an international classroomFarish A. Noor draws on three decades of teaching across different continents to offer advice on the challenges inherent in teaching students from diverse backgroundsFarish A. Noor University of Malaya
How to help international students prepare for university life ahead of and after their arrivalAyten Ordu provides five top tips that will help ensure international students have a smooth transition to their new surroundingsAyten OrduNear East University
Plunge students into experiential learning with immersive roomsTor Alexander Bruce shares advice on creating extended reality rooms and building purpose-designed settings to promote student well-being and learningTor Alexander BruceNorthumbria University
Eight ways to improve responses to sexual misconduct in universitiesMeasures to enhance UK universities’ response to sexual misconduct cases and create a more compassionate and effective systemMelissa Hamilton , Ioana Enany , Amy KnightUniversity of Surrey, St George’s, University of London
How to nurture socio-emotional intelligence in doctoral studentsA whole-institution approach to supporting the socio-emotional development of doctoral students so they become confident and adept early career researchersCamila Devis-RozentalBournemouth University
Menstruation, maternity, menopause: making space in the academy for all elements of womanhoodDo women’s health policies in higher education meet the needs of those they are meant to serve, and how might the stigma relating to aspects of womanhood be addressed?Christina Dzineku, Devon Oakley-HoggLeeds Trinity University, University of Glasgow
How to combat the mental health crisis on campusFrom staff training to nap pods and on-campus emotional support animals, universities have well-established and novel ways to help students to better mental health and well-beingJonathan KoppellMontclair State University
Autism in academic settings: unleashing unique strengths with adjustmentsPractical accommodations that support autistic individuals in higher education and embrace the strengths they bring to the workforce, fostering inclusion and productivityImogen PerkinsDe Montfort University
How to be an ally and support colleagues suffering from long CovidUniversities and employees are still learning about long Covid and how to deal with it, meaning it’s even more important to offer help and reasonable adjustmentsDamien Ridge, Ana Leite, Nisreen Alwan University of Westminster, Durham University , University of Southampton
Campus webinar: Student support and wellness strategies for a new termAcademics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss effective ways to support students’ mental health, well-being and moreHelen Rowland, György Purebl, Kevin FrieseUniversity of Southampton, Semmelweis University , University of Alberta
Create a psychologically safe space for honest feedback between colleaguesA guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their workJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
Trauma-informed care within academic settingsAs awareness of trauma and its effects on individuals grows, Imogen Perkins delves into what it means to be trauma-informed, and how its five principles could look within an academic setting.Imogen PerkinsDe Montfort University
New students leaving care need extra support to beat the odds (again)Corin Barton says universities must recognise the various impacts a lack of family support can have on care-experienced students and offers simple steps to promote success Corin BartonThe University of Law
How to make your university more neurodiverse friendlyWith one in seven people in the UK being neurodiverse, a group of lecturers and students from Arden University lists ways in which universities can better cater to neurodiverse studentsFinola Farrant, Emma OwenArden University
Perfect doesn’t exist and other lessons from developing a whole-university well-being strategyChallenges to staff and student well-being are part of university life, regardless of how much support is in place. But iterative strategies can improve the entire community’s experience, write Ben Goose and Cassie WilsonBen Goose, Cassie WilsonUniversity of Bath
How supported social groups create safe spacesConnecting students who share a lived experience such as bereavement, family estrangement or loneliness can help to foster a sense of community and belonging at university, explains Hannah MooreHannah MooreUniversity of Bath
Four ways to make support for student well-being comprehensive and inclusiveStudent well-being is made up of a complex array of elements that include physical, spiritual and emotional wellness as well as mental health. In this video, Luoluo Hong reflects on four ways institutions can make an impactLuoluo HongGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
A practical approach to tackling eco-anxietyWe induce eco-anxiety by teaching students about climate change, so training them in practical and achievable solutions to it are needed, too, write Helen Hicks and Dawn Lees Helen Hicks, Dawn LeesUniversity of Exeter
How to improve your well-being in higher educationGareth Morris considers the importance of well-being in HE and offers realistic suggestions on how this can be achieved by busy academics Gareth MorrisUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China
A whole-campus approach to boost belonging for student successJoint efforts among faculty, staff and students themselves can support first-year and transfer scholars to feel included and engaged, write Lorett Swank and Catherine ThomasLorett Swank, Catherine ThomasGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
The power of precaution: navigating content warnings in academiaBasic principles to guide the use of content warnings in higher education, based on a student-led day-long workshop which invited input from university staff and studentsAndrea Namirembe , Ella TavinerUniversity of Exeter
A month of highs and lows: the impact of menstruation on HE Universities need to better accommodate the challenges faced by menstruating students to promote educational equity, write Mays Imad and Kerri MaronMays Imad , Kerri MaronConnecticut College
How to create a home from home for students at universitySupportive steps that a university can take to help students adjust to life away from homeAdeola Matthew , Kerrie-Faun Nathan The University of the West Indies
How to embrace change as a spectrumIn a complex, ever-evolving environment, faculty may need strategies to navigate their fluctuating comfort levels. Here are ways to lean into change – from reflection and curiosity to active participation LaTrese Ferguson, Rachel Watts, Bryan Harber, Tim Edmonds-KingGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Break the ice early to build student belonging Ice-breaking activities borrowed from the performing arts that can help students form bonds and build belonging from the start of a course Kelly Edmunds , Leanne FriddUniversity of East Anglia
Engaging in controversial topics in teaching and researchSensitive subjects such as trolling and sexual assault require a careful approach at all points – from examining your motivation before you begin and setting up support to sharing findings, writes Ekant Veer Ekant VeerTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Which specific Covid disruptions impacted motivation and engagement?Lockdowns, isolation, remote learning and more have impacted various aspects of students’ lives. Knowing what and how puts educators in a better position to offer supportAndrew J. MartinUNSW Sydney
Build students’ sense of belonging to build graduate skillsWhy a sense of belonging is crucial to learning and how we can rebuild it within universities, following the disruption of the pandemic, in ways that also boost graduate skillsHilda MulrooneyKingston University
Helping students transition to university lifeStarting university is a major milestone for new undergraduates. Teachers can offer encouragement, guidance and empathy to help students with practical and emotional challenges, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
How can universities reduce stress for students during the application processSimple steps universities can take to make the applications process less stressful for aspiring studentsRosemary BaiChinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Why students and faculty alike need mental health first-aid training Basic knowledge and skills could empower university communities to promote and destigmatise mental health issues and empower individuals to recognise risks and seek assistance, writes Noam Schimmel Noam SchimmelUniversity of California, Berkeley
Preparing students to succeed in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous worldUniversity campuses can act as an incubator, giving students a secure environment where they feel nurtured and cared for and where they can come to terms with who they are, writes Cheong FanCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
From cohort to community: how to support student-led initiativesBuilding a strong cohort starts with supporting students directly. Here, we, as student and staff co-authors in the humanities, share insights on how to encourage solutions designed for students by studentsRanita Thompson, Joanne Walmsley, Ben GrahamThe University of Queensland
Written feedback for students – keep it clear, constructive and to the pointJames Derounian offers tips for giving compassionate feedback that will enable students to understand where their work went right and wrongJames DerounianDe Montfort University
Apply the social model of disability to HE: viewing inclusion as a social goodWilliam E. Donald and Marius Frank present 10 benefits to applying a disability framework that empowers individuals to create a more inclusive societyWilliam E. Donald, Marius FrankUniversity of Southampton, Ronin Institute, Microlink
How to enhance recruitment and retention at your universityGareth Morris and Junhua Mo outline ways to address the twin critical factors of motivation for new employment and boosting job satisfactionGareth Morris, Junhua Mo University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Soochow University
Struggle, strength and growth: preparing students for the changing futureHow to emotionally prepare students for uncertainty and complexity in their future lives by helping them recognise their strengths and embrace changeKathleen Chim, Lai Tsz Chui, Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Six steps to overcoming setbacks and rejectionRejection is an inevitable part of being an academic, so it is vital to develop strategies to cope with and learn from setbacks in order to succeed in the longer term. Paul A. Walcott shares six such strategiesPaul A. WalcottThe University of the West Indies
Key knowledge to be a good manager in higher educationAcademics are the most important asset for any university, though they are often the most neglected, making it even more vital to be a good manager, says Şerife EyüpoğluŞerife EyüpoğluNear East University
Build community into the curriculum to improve in-person attendanceIf the lecture theatre is empty, it’s time to get more innovative in our delivery, says Gemma Ahearne. Here, she offers approaches that show students the value of attendingGemma AhearneUniversity of Liverpool
Prioritising equity in higher education: the impact of individual identitiesRecommendations for improving equity in higher education, informed by research into the impact of individual identities upon staff experiences of the pandemicSam Illingworth, Jamie ZikeEdinburgh Napier University
How to find passion in your work – and sustain itA simple strategy to sustain passion and enthusiasm for your work by keeping big dreams in view while celebrating each small stepEleanor CookUniversity of Exeter
How to spin the plates of academic visibility, engagement and pleasing yourselfThink like a journalist. Think like a content creator. Think like a musician. Jonathan Wilson gives tips on getting ahead in your career without sacrificing personal satisfactionJonathan WilsonRegent's University London
One thing at a time: tips for making decisionsAcademic life is rife with everyday choices that can sap your bandwidth. Here’s why this is exhausting and how to ease the loadYaniv HanochUniversity of Southampton
HE has its head in the sand on long Covid, and it could prove costlyLong Covid is far more common than most people let on, so institutions must be ready to support its students, staff and faculty – here’s howMays Imad , Skylar Magee , John Nugent Connecticut College
Steps to promote LGBTQ+ students’ well-being on campusWhat can universities do to promote greater LGBTQ+ student well-being and positive academic outcomes? Kristen A. Renn provides some answersKristen A. RennMichigan State University
Breaking the homonegative life cycle for lesbian, gay and bisexual students in JamaicaLesbian, gay and bisexual students in Jamaica experience education punctuated by discriminatory treatment. Craig McNally looks at what university leaders must do to break this homonegative cycle and create inclusive campusesCraig McNallyUniversity of Technology, Jamaica, The University of the West Indies