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While text-based resources are obviously important where is the investment in alternative learning formats, which are important for all students, but particularly neurodivergent learners, students with literacy challenges or English as a second language?
January 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
While text-based resources are obviously important where is the investment in alternative learning formats, which are important for all students, but particularly neurodivergent learners, students with literacy challenges or English as a second language?
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Scholars with large followings on TikTok say it is a good way to change misconceptions about what they do. Patrick Jack reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academics-turn-tiktok-search-new-ways-engaging-public
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academics-turn-tiktok-search-new-ways-engaging-public
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Scholars with large followings on TikTok say it is a good way to change misconceptions about what they do. Patrick Jack reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academics-turn-tiktok-search-new-ways-engaging-public
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/academics-turn-tiktok-search-new-ways-engaging-public
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'The Digital Futures Lab will officially launch on 7 February...
The launch event will show people cutting-edge applications of VR and AI and show how digital tools are "reshaping approaches to language, literature, and culture".'
The launch event will show people cutting-edge applications of VR and AI and show how digital tools are "reshaping approaches to language, literature, and culture".'
Wolverhampton University opens AI humanities innovation hub
The Digital Futures Lab looks at how emerging technologies can be used, including in research.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:54 AM
'The Digital Futures Lab will officially launch on 7 February...
The launch event will show people cutting-edge applications of VR and AI and show how digital tools are "reshaping approaches to language, literature, and culture".'
The launch event will show people cutting-edge applications of VR and AI and show how digital tools are "reshaping approaches to language, literature, and culture".'
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'One in three students in halls of residence – 33% – are lonely or isolated at university often, with another 37% feeling that way occasionally, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the student accommodation provider PfP Students.'
‘Lonely, terrifying and scary’: 70% of students in UK university halls feel isolated, poll shows
Students blame reliance on phones plus pressure of accommodation costs for lack of social life
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
'One in three students in halls of residence – 33% – are lonely or isolated at university often, with another 37% feeling that way occasionally, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the student accommodation provider PfP Students.'
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Excellent news. Fingers crossed we still have some universities left by January 2027.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Excellent news. Fingers crossed we still have some universities left by January 2027.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
We can't possibly relate 😜
Not sure if any single part of academia felt more like a weird cheat code than Interlibrary Loan. Like, I just say a book I want, basically any book, and this crack team of experts just *get it*????
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We can't possibly relate 😜
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'I am less inclined to call on the Government for a solution to the British Library’s ongoing issues since, despite repeated calls for action, the UK Government has largely ignored the similar crisis within UK Higher Education.' 1/3
Don’t rely on government to save the British Library - Impact of Social Sciences
Following a catastrophic hack British Library remains in crisis. Can it recover by refocusing on the people, skills and systems that enable it to function?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
'I am less inclined to call on the Government for a solution to the British Library’s ongoing issues since, despite repeated calls for action, the UK Government has largely ignored the similar crisis within UK Higher Education.' 1/3
Copyright is always evolving and these are the exciting cases that test the limits and have long lasting repercussions
CJEU, new case - copyright law - must a beauty salon pay copyright fees for having the TV on while people have haircuts etc? curia.europa.eu/juris/showPd...
curia.europa.eu
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Copyright is always evolving and these are the exciting cases that test the limits and have long lasting repercussions
Love the sound of this
In UCL's Learning Designer platform, teachers take control of how technology-enhanced learning is designed.
Over 40k educators have used it to create, assess and share everything ranging from small classroom to large-scale MOOC design. #IOEImpactStories
uclioe.info/3Khwmqh
Over 40k educators have used it to create, assess and share everything ranging from small classroom to large-scale MOOC design. #IOEImpactStories
uclioe.info/3Khwmqh
December 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Love the sound of this
You guys are a subscriber of our Box of Broadcasts platform would love to find out if teachers are embedding the content into this platform?
December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
You guys are a subscriber of our Box of Broadcasts platform would love to find out if teachers are embedding the content into this platform?
The film "Premium Rush" makes cycling look very cool in NYC and for sure the fastest way to get around. Also the start of the Tomb Raider reboot they have a cool bike chase scene in London
December 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The film "Premium Rush" makes cycling look very cool in NYC and for sure the fastest way to get around. Also the start of the Tomb Raider reboot they have a cool bike chase scene in London
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The famous Nuffield College Library advent calendar is back! #AdventCalendar #LibraryChristmas #ChristmasInTheLibrary #Oxford
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The famous Nuffield College Library advent calendar is back! #AdventCalendar #LibraryChristmas #ChristmasInTheLibrary #Oxford
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Half of the University of Manchester’s students will be studying online in the next 10 years as the institution pivots to more flexible learning, according to its latest strategy. Juliette Rowsell reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/half-manchester-students-be-learning-online-10-years
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/half-manchester-students-be-learning-online-10-years
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Half of the University of Manchester’s students will be studying online in the next 10 years as the institution pivots to more flexible learning, according to its latest strategy. Juliette Rowsell reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/half-manchester-students-be-learning-online-10-years
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/half-manchester-students-be-learning-online-10-years
Exciting. Literally just used ChatGPT to come up with some Socratic questions for a course we are developing and was wondering how others are using AI in pedagogy design
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Exciting. Literally just used ChatGPT to come up with some Socratic questions for a course we are developing and was wondering how others are using AI in pedagogy design
Exciting new project drawing learning together on how Universities are using AI in pedagogy design
'For our new project “Educating the AI generation” we want to explore how institutions are developing educator AI literacy and practice – what frameworks, interventions, and provisions are helpful and effective, and where the barriers and challenges lie.' 1/2
High quality learning means developing and upskilling educators on the pedagogy of AI
AI has the potential to change educator practice, but it needs the right support to be in place. Debbie McVitty and Rachel Maxwell invite you to contribute to a new Wonkhe-Kortext project on educating...
wonkhe.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Exciting new project drawing learning together on how Universities are using AI in pedagogy design