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Articles by Harriet Swain
A lively way of broadcasting information to technologically savvy students, podcasts can be created with a minimum of equipment and skills
Your enthusiasm could be key to engaging students in setting learning and career goals and identifying achievements they can build on.
Lecture and conference talks can be enhanced by PowerPoint , but unless it is used with thought it can overwhelm your audience.
Avoid delays to your research project by providing your institution¡¯s ethics committee with enough information to properly assess your undertaking
Inspiring students in the lecture hall requires honing your rhetorical technique and considering your audience.
Getting the most from your research grant with the help of the procurement department
Volunteering to edit a collection of your peers' work will bring you hard graft, especially when it comes to rounding up tardy contributors, as well as satisfaction.
Striking the balance between offering a complete annotated script of your lecture and making students take reams of notes is essential
As class sizes increase, remembering students¡¯ names is a growing challenge ¨C and word association can help
Intimidation and victimisation at work can destroy health, confidence and careers
Ensuring that seminar attendance is high and debate is productive
If the idea of a foreign placement appeals, you may wish to investigate programmes that give you a taste of work abroad before you take the plunge
As UK universities become increasingly international, a more globally conscious educational environment benefits overseas and home students alike
Ensuring successful collaboration with peers who may not be natural team players
Business can be a creative and rewarding experience, so invest in your students by encouraging them to develop ideas, to take the initiative and to engage with the local community
Research and communication help make the external examination process a satisfying experience for all
Students and employers are increasingly dictating the courses that universities offer, as witnessed by the rise of business-related and TV-inspired subjects such as forensic science. But how far should demand drive the curriculum? Harriet Swain reports
Students¡¯ religious convictions need not hinder the learning environment; treated respectfully and inclusively, their presence may enhance the experience for all
Why settle for a single career when you could have six? Take a look at your skills, plan ahead and diversify
Sensitivity to cultural differences helps make working with colleagues from overseas an enriching experience.
A practice that involves developing and sharing teaching methods and styles that will benefit both the observer and the observed.
Outreach to schools is a core responsibility, so pick candidates for the role of student ambassador with care and monitor their progress
