Campus Talks by Times Higher Education
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Advice, insights and solutions addressing the biggest questions facing higher education, from academics, faculty and staff around the world. Campus Talks gets under the skin of the issues and individuals defining the future of teaching, research, internationalisation and sustainability in the academy.
Episodes
- Campus Talks: Why it takes more than a PhD to become a good doctoral supervisor
Effective graduate supervision depends on a suite of interpersonal, technical and disciplinary skills, but many scholars enter into this complex, years-long role with only a small toolkit left over from their own journey. When a good super…
- Campus Talks: Why small changes make a big difference to accessibility in higher education
Disabled students make up the biggest minority group in US and UK higher education, accounting for about a fifth of undergraduates in both countries. While efforts to improve access to higher education for disabled students have contribute…
- Campus Talks: Where research meets enterprise – lessons from a successful spin-out founder
Learn about the journey from academic researcher to entrepreneur and what it takes to launch a successful spin out company. Academics are specialists in their disciplines and research areas but very few have any expertise in running a busi…
- Campus Talks: How to maximise the essential relationships between university academic and professional services staff
The relationship between academic staff and their professional services colleagues is key to delivering on universities’ goals of high-quality student experience and knowledge creation. Today, it’s more strategic alliance than traditional…
- Campus Talks: The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland
STEM study and research are responsible for much of humanity’s most transformative knowledge and technology. Discoveries and products that emerge from STEM will continue to define how we live now and in the future. So, it should concern ev…
- News Talks: Will the next Horizon Europe support 'bigger, better, stronger' global collaboration?
As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amidst the current geopolitic…
- Campus Talks: The crucial skill of self-editing for academics
So, you’ve finished writing your book, the ideas are on the page and all that’s left is to send your opus off to the publisher, right? Not so fast. In between draft and submission is the revising stage, one that many scholars gloss over on…
- News Talks: Is MRes recruitment exploiting UK international student visa rules?
The number of international students enrolled on masters by research (MRes) courses more than doubled in the year after the government introduced a ban on dependent visas for other courses, new figures revealed this week. Higher Education…
- Campus Talks: What lies behind the success - or failure - of international branch campuses?
International branch campuses are back in the spotlight with countries including India, Vietnam and Greece opening to foreign institutions for the first time. And with international student flows coming under pressure from government polic…
- News Talks: University of Sussex v the Office for Students – what could it mean for UK higher education?
We discuss why the University of Sussex has mounted a legal challenge against a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS) for failing to uphold freedom of speech. The case, being heard in the high court in London this week, br…
- Campus Talks: ‘Use your brain!’ And other pointers from a seasoned computer scientist on using AI in research
In the last decade, the computational power of AI has grown exponentially – doubling every six months since 2010 for some well-known tools. This, in tandem with more sophisticated machine learning models and increases in available data, ha…
- Campus Talks: How to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower
When students start university or return for a new semester, stressors such as cost of living and worries about academic performance or future job insecurity can exacerbate anxiety or other mental health issues. So, how can educators best…
- Campus Talks: The value of arts and humanities
The arts and humanities bring multiple benefits to students, and society as a whole, but are often dismissed as lacking value by policymakers when pitted against STEM subjects. In this episode of Campus talks, a vice-chancellor-come-artist…
- Campus Talks: How to make co-creation work in your teaching
It is a truth (almost) universally acknowledged, that students should sit at the heart of – and take an active role – in their learning. By inviting students to work with their teachers to shape course materials, activities and even assess…
- Campus Talks: The real-world power of soft skills
How do universities ensure their programmes and curricula meet the demands from industry, government – and students themselves – for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Skills – whether you call them soft, trans…
- Campus Talks: Why teaching with AI is ‘like a giant field experiment’
Her ability to engage with leading-edge technology has long set Jenny Moffett apart, whether that’s her early embrace of the potential of online education for professional development or using immersive technology to help medical students…
- Campus Talks: The role of universities as bastions of free speech and open debate in polarised times
As centres of learning, universities should be places where ideas, opinions and beliefs can be openly discussed, challenged and interrogated. They also have a duty of care to ensure their diverse community students and staff feel safe, wel…
- Campus Talks: The future of doctoral research funding for arts and humanities
Arts and humanities scholars in the UK are feeling embattled as the current government focus appears to be firmly trained upon STEM. This makes the hunt for funding for doctorates and early career research in the arts and humanities ever m…
- Campus Talks: How to unlock motivation and beat procrastination in your students and yourself
Motivation is key to getting stuff done – whether that “stuff” relates to your work, studies, hobbies or simply answering a Whatsapp message. For academics, working on long-term research projects while also teaching courses, that can last…
- Campus Talks: Why ‘grit’ and knowing when to say ‘no’ are vital skills in academia today
While stimulating and rewarding, academic careers present numerous challenges that require resilience and determination from those who wish to remain in the academy. The job precarity now so common across higher education, alongside the re…
- Campus interview: Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University on educating career-ready graduates
How can universities equip students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in a job market that is ever changing and increasingly difficult to forecast? The answer, Thomas Jefferson University president Susan Aldridge says…
- Campus Talks: What today’s hyper-connected students need from their first weeks on campus
This episode of Campus Talks heads back to school. As millions of freshmen prepare to start university – whether that’s on campus or online – we look at what institutions can do to make the transition to higher education a bit less overwhe…
- Campus Talks: Getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education
Equity, diversity and inclusion work in higher education is under growing scrutiny, in some cases outright attack, most notably in the US. So, on this week’s podcast we spoke to two experts in EDI – or DEI as it is referred to in north Ame…
- Campus Talks: Are we facing a crisis in critical thinking in higher education?
This episode of Campus Talks discusses the perceived crisis in critical thinking within higher education. Experts Olivier Sibony and Tony Wagner examine if universities are effectively teaching students to question information, analyze, an…
- Campus Talks: Using social media not as a tool but as a teacher in higher education
This episode of Campus Talks examines social media
- Campus Talks: University libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change
This episode of Campus Talks explores the changing role of university libraries and librarians. It highlights US librarians working to safeguard public data and a UK initiative creating a shared university and public library, showcasing ef…
- Campus Talks: What does it take to successfully commercialise research?
This episode features Mairi Gibbs of Oxford University Innovation and Andrew Hammond of Biocentis discussing the steps and requirements for commercialising academic research, including what investors seek and institutional support.
- Campus Talks: Actions that make a real difference in the fight against climate change
This episode features Ellen Quigley and Jenna Lowe discussing how universities can reduce their carbon footprint and advance sustainability. Quigley explains how investment policies can drive environmental change and divest from fossil fue…
- Campus talks: The complex factors that drive students’ sense of belonging
This episode of Campus Talks features Karen Gravett discussing the multifaceted drivers of student belonging in higher education. The conversation explores how concepts like curation, safety, and connection to academic disciplines impact s…
- Campus talks: The secrets of effective policy engagement - from two academics who have worked in government
Michael Sanders and David Garcia, both professors and policy experts from the UK and US respectively, discuss how researchers can effectively engage with policymakers and civil servants, drawing on their extensive experience in government…
- Campus talks: Why internationalisation must remain a cornerstone of higher education
This episode of Campus Talks features academic experts discussing the vital role of internationalisation in higher education for addressing global challenges and building a better future. They cover effective institutional strategies and o…
- Campus podcast: How to look after yourself in higher education
This episode of Campus Talks by Times Higher Education features academics and university staff sharing personal strategies for maintaining well-being amidst common stress and overwork in the higher education sector. Contributors offer advi…
- Campus podcast: How to achieve research excellence – and protect it
This Campus Talks episode examines research excellence, discussing its support within universities and the elements of a healthy research ecosystem. It also addresses research security, covering the protection of scholarly work from misuse…
- Campus podcast: The tricky relationship between assessment and learning
This Campus Talks episode scrutinizes the role and design of assessment in higher education, discussing its necessity, its impact on learning, and the function of grading, featuring insights from experts like Susan D. Blum, Catherine Wehlb…
- Campus podcast: Why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
This episode of Campus Talks discusses the necessity of interdisciplinarity for addressing complex problems, featuring insights from Gabriele Bammer on integration and implementation sciences and Kate Crawford on the social implications of…
- Campus: Pros and cons of AI in higher education
Campus Talks features experts Shaolei Ren, José Bowen, and Shushma Patel discussing the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in higher education. They cover AI's effects on teaching, governance, and the environment, prov…
- Campus: A brighter future for academic publishing
This episode of Campus Talks discusses emerging academic publishing models designed to improve scholar accessibility and research practices. Guests Paul Ayris of UCL Press and Philipp Koellinger of DeSci Labs share their perspectives on mo…
- Campus: The benefits of citizen science and community-engaged research
This episode of Campus Talks discusses the advantages of citizen science, where the public collaborates with researchers on data collection and analysis. It addresses skepticism about its research validity and highlights how amateurs contr…
- Campus: Social artist Helen Storey on working on the boundary of fashion and science
British social artist Helen Storey discusses her career, which spans fashion, science, and humanitarian work. She details her transition from commercial design to scientific collaborations and her experiences in refugee camps, as well as h…
- Campus: What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Indigenous leaders from the Universities of Manitoba and Auckland share insights on integrating First Nations wisdom and culture into higher education, addressing historical barriers and fostering participation.
- Campus: What makes an award winning academic, university or project?
Campus Talks features winners of THE Awards discussing their strategies for success. Guests include Roderick Watkins of Anglia Ruskin University, Mark Brown from Royal Holloway, and Joanne Pledger and Ruth Spencer from the University of Ce…
- Campus: Educating our way out of the climate crisis
This episode of Campus Talks discusses the role of universities in addressing the climate crisis through education, research, and innovation. Guests Tripp Shealy and Liz Price share insights on how their institutions are driving climate ac…
- Campus: Two vice-chancellors on maintaining quality and financial stability within a university
The Campus Talks episode features two vice-chancellors discussing the challenges universities face in balancing their societal roles with financial needs. They explore strategies for maintaining quality in teaching and research while manag…
- Campus: How can universities ensure students feel safe and supported?
The Campus podcast discusses student safety and support in higher education. Experts cover the spectrum of safeguarding, addressing sexual misconduct, and institutional strategies using data, technology, and human connection for student su…
- Campus: Knowledge exchange and data management as drivers of research and innovation
This Campus Talks episode features Chas Bountra discussing knowledge exchange and translational research, and Sara de Freitas on data science opportunities and risks for future research.
- Campus: Supporting student success at all stages of the university journey
Eunice Simmons, vice-chancellor of the University of Chester, discusses initiatives like Citizen Student and the Race Equality Challenge Group that promote social capital, civic engagement, and equity. The conversation also touches on adap…
- Campus: What constitutes good teaching in higher education?
Campus Talks discusses effective teaching in higher education, featuring academics Leon Tikly and Jason Lodge. They explore the key components of quality instruction and the difficulties in defining good teaching within varied and changing…
- Campus: How technology is reshaping the 21st-century university campus
This episode of Campus Talks explores how technology is redefining the university experience. Experts from Georgia Tech and Arizona State University discuss the creation of co-learning spaces, the role of technology in supporting hybrid le…
- Campus: University success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity
Campus Talks features Julia Chen from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Helen Cocks from the University of Exeter discussing their institutions' approaches to AI and digital transformation. They share strategies for rethinking teach…
- Campus: How to prepare for university leadership
Shân Wareing, the new Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University, shares insights on preparing for university leadership roles. Based on her first-day experiences and over 20 years of leadership background, she discusses essential skills and…