Updated 23 July 2022 By Molly Dowdeswell It is commonly believed that acupuncture played a key role in China’s medical history and is often seen as an integral part of China’s traditional health care, at least in the west. However,…
September 21, 2022 John Ross When veterinary parasitologist Jan Slapeta gave his first regular lecture at the University of Sydney 15 years ago, he found the experience “intimidating”. “There were 80 to 100 students looking at me, and I had to somehow perform and get…
Students want the option to continue taking some of their courses online, and colleges should listen, Samuel J. Abrams writes. Samuel J. Abrams July 14, 2022 With 2022 commencement in the books and colleges and universities now turning to the…
Being back on campus is really, really good in some ways, but in some ways, it’s harder.” That statement, from one of my former students, stuck with me. It was the first day of fall classes in 2020, and Denison…
Academic writing skills are fundamental to most university courses. Andrew Struan explains how Glasgow has taken a whole-university approach to ensure all students are well equipped to succeed Andrew Struan University of Glasgo “Academic language is…no one’s mother tongue,” wrote…
The ability to work effectively as part of a team is a vital life skill. Steven Bateman, Yan Jin and Jie Zhang explain how they support and train students in teamwork Steven Bateman, Yan Jin , Jie Zhang Created in…
Disabled, disadvantaged, introverted and international students may all appreciate ongoing online options, says Robert Phillips June 3, 2022 Robert Phillips As the third university year of the Covid era nears its end in the northern hemisphere, things are starting, finally,…
As face-to-face teaching returns, educational technology can be used to boost student engagement in ways that are not possible in a physical classroom. Andreina Parisi-Amon explains how Andreina Parisi-Amon 13 May 2022 In spring 2020, more than 1,300 universities and…
The ambitious goals of online education cannot be achieved unless universities prioritise student mentoring and pastoral support, says Chandralekha Singh April 6, 2022 Chandralekha Singh During the pandemic, educators at all levels were suddenly forced to teach remotely. The experiences…