One giant leap? Imagining the University of Mars
I was just a baby when Neil Armstrong took that one small step from the ladder of the Apollo 11 lunar lander to the surface of the Moon on 20 July 1969. >>
Preparing frontline staff to deal with students in distress
Would you know what to do if a student launched into an angry tirade in the library, or dissolved into tears during a tutorial? How should you deal with the immediate situation? What is the safeguarding policy? How and when should you contact student wellbeing services? >>
College applies "any time, any place, anywhere" studying principle to its digital transformation project
Remember that cheesy 80s advert for Martini which encouraged us to enjoy it “any time, any place, anywhere”? Three decades later, minus the booze, the slogan perfectly captures how our young people expect to study today. >>
How do monographs fit with the open access agenda?
In the UK, the push towards open access (OA) monograph publishing dates back to at least 2013. That was the year the Wellcome Trust included monographs and book chapters in its OA policy and the former higher education funding body for England, HEFCE, posed a number of questions relating to open access monographs in its Research Excellence Framework consultation. >>
Governing body encouraged to take responsibility for cyber security
As the number and sophistication of cyber incidents increases, senior managers are under growing scrutiny to provide evidence showing how their businesses are protected. >>
Is your college future-ready?
Ahead of his talk at the Aoc/Jisc Technology Summit on Monday 17 June, Robin Ghurbhurun encourages FE leaders to prepare for Industry 4.0. >>
How technology can help your brain work smarter
The brain is a more powerful learning device than any piece of technology. In his talk at the AoC/Jisc Technology Summit, Alex Beard urges delegates to take human intelligence seriously, developing technology that supports our capacity to learn. >>
Ministries of magic: now we can all be tech wizards
As augmented and virtual reality is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, why not consider adding a little magic to teaching and learning? >>
How can research benefit from increased spending in R&D?
The UK government has vowed to increase its total R&D expenditure to 2.4% of GDP by 2027. With this ambitious target in sight, now seems a good time to pause and reflect on where to focus investment to support the fourth industrial revolution and big data research. >>
Is your college ready for the digital revolution?
Last month, a report for the Further Education Trust for Leadership (FETL) assessed digital skills in the further education (FE) sector and found them wanting. Leaders must address the strategic and operational impact of technology, the report said. >>
