Explore the transformative potential of industry-academic partnerships in a new white paper, a collaboration between
@UEL_News
,
@timeshighered
and
@Siemens
Find out how Latin American universities are navigating digital transformation and adjusting to meet students’ changing expectations (paid partnership with
@WeAreClassTech
)
From detecting cancer to supporting student success, researchers at
@KingKhalidUni
are using AI to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the modern world (paid partnership)
By examining media portrayals of minority women, researchers at
@UAEU_NEWS
are amplifying under-represented voices and challenging damaging assumptions (paid partnership)
Problem-solving is at the heart of successful engineering. The founders of
@PMU_News
College of Engineering built the institution with industry in mind
At the University of Liverpool, the School of Law and Social Justice is leveraging the shared vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to promote real-world change. Listen the latest podcast from
@LivUni
and
@Connect_by_THE
The new Coursera/Times Higher Education report Advancing Higher Education in Asia with Industry Micro-Credentials and Blended Learning explores how credentials can help students show skill proficiency and connect them to jobs. Download now for insights.
Researchers at
@KingKhalidUni
in Saudi Arabia are applying their expertise to ground breaking orthodontic and maxillofacial treatments (paid partnership)
Al-Ahliyya Amman University is the first private university in Jordan to be a pioneer of private education providing academic services since 1990.
@AhliyyaAmmanUni
has been accorded institutional and programmatic accreditation. More info:
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(Sponsored)
Royal Holloway is looking to appoint an Executive Director of Student Journey. The successful candidate will have a prominent role in institutional decision-making as a member of the university’s Executive Board. More info
#ad
(Sponsored by
@RoyalHolloway
)
The University of Macau has long held an ambition to increase its global reach and international student numbers. Although the pandemic slowed things down, this goal remains in sight for
@UM_1981
. Find out more (Sponsored)
ECU is seeking a female academic aspiring to be a member of the teaching and research team at a university recognised internationally for its excellent quality of education and research. Learn more at (sponsored by
@EdithCowanUni
)
“It should be possible to sit up in the mountains with bad internet connectivity and attend your exam” New models of digital assessment being discussed at
#THEglobalimpact
(sponsored by
@Inspera
)
Full video now online:
AUT is seeking a visionary and authentic Dean to provide outstanding strategic, academic and people leadership as the head of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences - Te Ara Hauora A Pūtaiao. More info:
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(Sponsored by
@AUTuni
)
Bond University is appointing a Professor or Associate Professor in Implementation Science and Healthcare Innovations to teach and research for postgraduate programs and Healthcare Innovations discipline. Find out more:
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(Sponsored by
@BondUniversity
)
AI research groups
@pmuofficial
have published more than 30 papers about the use of artificial neural networks for medical diagnosis and other applications (sponsored content)
Samara National Research University (
@SmrUniversityEn
) is an advanced scientific & educational centre for aerospace research & technology. We have a globally unique academic complex facilitating education through research in fields of science & technology.
Protecting people and the environment from chemical pollution.
@PMU_News
is researching practical solutions for the international risks created by rapid industrialisation in the Arabian Gulf
Developing nano-enhanced technologies with a world-changing vision. By boosting the efficiency of nanoparticles and nanofluids,
@PMU_News
scientists are advancing research in solar heating, green energy, cancer treatment and more
New research by the
@BritishCouncil
outlines the ways artificial intelligence and other edtech solutions could impact inclusivity in language education
Using optical non-invasive methods, scientists at the photonics laboratory at
@SmrUniversityEn
are accelerating the diagnosis of deadly diseases (paid partnership)
Researchers at
@UAEU_NEWS
are undertaking a maternal-child study that is the first of its kind in the country. It aims to give researchers a greater understanding of the development of health issues
To answer today’s complex and challenging questions, an interdisciplinary approach seems essential.
@ZJU_China
researchers are working at the forefront of their fields and changing the world for the better (paid partnership)
By using extant scientific knowledge, the abundantly available resource of algae, and innovative bioengineering, researchers at
@UAEU_NEWS
can produce clean energy and preserve water resources
We spoke to
@MikeHeithaus
, executive dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at
@FIU
, about the university's commitment to
#SDG14
and why protecting marine resources is a priority
Voice technology may introduce more active learning, says Guy Daly, deputy vice-chancellor (education and students)
@covcampus
and Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 judge (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Scaling digital marketing strategies to replace student fairs and outreach trips. Online programmes are creating new engagements and revenue for many universities. (
@Connect_by_THE
in partnership with
@KeystoneAS
)
A dynamic cybersecurity modelling initiative is being undertaken at Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University’s College of Computer Engineering and Science (sponsored by
@PMUnews
)
Touch to transform with tactile robotics.
@BristolUniEng
and
@BristolRobotLab
researchers are looking at how 3D-printable fingertips could replace manual labour and assist with caring
The Career Readiness Unit at
@UAEU_NEWS
is dedicated to preparing students for success in the world of work from the very start of their student journey
Sabancı University
@sabanciu
, the top ranked university in Turkey and one of the world's top 500, continues encouraging prestigious research in social sciences with Sakıp Sabancı International Research Awards. This year’s jury prize and award winners have been announced.
Royal Holloway is looking to appoint a University Secretary who will be responsible for developing and operating robust, holistic and efficient frameworks for Council & University governance. More info
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(Sponsored by
@RoyalHolloway
)
“People collaborating together is much easier if you’re speaking to each other,” says
@QuotidienneRose
@uclknowledgelab
, one of the judges of the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020. (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Teachers, students and parents can all be supported by voice technology, say
@myschoolportal
, finalists in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020. (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Upskilling and reskilling “needs to be more modular and stackable – projects, courses [and] professional certificates that can ultimately build into much larger credentials,” says
@AnthonyNT
@coursera
(sponsored content)
#YoungUni
Empowering at-risk truants. The University of Queensland’s Ability School Engagement Program has received international acclaim for increasing school attendance and reducing antisocial behaviour (sponsored by
@UQ_News
)
Business partners are engaging more strongly with universities as lifelong learning becomes a requirement. Watch
@AnthonyNT
@coursera
discuss achieving skill-building goals at
#THEglobalimpact
(sponsored content)
Voice technology can be used to help teach soft skills, says
@ClasslifeEd
found and CEO Mario Esposito, finalist in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Online communities can engage with each other using voice technology, says Emma Rogers, CEO of
@Little_Bridge
, one of the finalists in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
The co-founders of
@LEVOOBA
, finalists in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020, discuss how voice technology has the potential to reshape education (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Disrupting technologies for a better tomorrow. With its reality emulator, the
@DigiFutures
Institute at the
@BristolUni
is applying new technologies to unknown worlds
“I think what is beautiful about voice technology is that it’s a voice that never gets tired” –
@pretzelvoice
talks about edtech innovation and judging the the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Voice technology can save time and deliver a more personalised learning experience say
@teach_zen
, finalists in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
We spoke to
@MikeHeithaus
, executive dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at
@FIU
, about why impactful research is so important to the university
We spoke to
@OL_ISAE
, president of
@ISAE_officiel
, about the institution’s purpose and how it creates graduates that are able to master the challenges of tomorrow
Digital education and flexible teaching and learning models will help deliver the continuous learning individuals need to thrive in a disrupted economy (paid partnership with
@coursera
)
Poland is attracting a growing number of international students – research by
@UMCSLublin
reveals some of the reasons why (content sponsored by
@NAWA_Poland
)
“It’s the opportunity to start having conversations with technology, rather than transactions,” says
@robmoores
@ambientlyvux
, finalist in the Amazon Alexa EdTech Skills Challenge EMEA 2020 (sponsored by
@AWS_Edu
)
Universities should think of their digital architecture as being just as worthy of attention and money as new libraries and accommodation on their physical campuses (sponsored by
@PA_Consulting
)
“Not all students get a job, and not all employers get the students they want, so there’s a mismatch” – how
@thammasat_uni
is creating employable graduates and global citizens (sponsored content)
Higher education curricula can be retooled to incorporate AI, deep learning and data science. Find out more about how to give students the skills and learning outcomes they need (sponsored by
@coursera
)
#THELiveANZ
Taking the fight to superbugs. Researchers
@CMMBristol
@Bristol_AMR
and
@Bristol_Vets
are working together to understand and control AMR in an effort to save lives at home and abroad
Just launched: THE’s latest report on digital literacy in the UK. We explore the shortage of digital literacy skills, employer perspectives and higher education’s role in producing job-ready graduates (in partnership with
@AdobeForEdu
)
Read the report:
Blue-sky thinking about vaccine development. Researchers from
@BristolBiochem
@BrisSynBio
@EBIBristol
and
@CMMBristol
are looking at how high-performance cloud computing can lay the foundations for new types of synthetic solutions
High stakes research into online gambling. Protecting children from esports betting platforms is one of the social challenges being tackled by
@bristoluni_mgt
uni_mgt
If you missed “Re-opening a safe, secure campus after Covid-19”, the full webinar recording is now online, along with a summary of the insights from
@unibham_estates
,
@DeloitteEdu
and
@SalesforceOrg
(sponsored content)
Should students be given a national identification number to improve the use of data about their health and well-being?
#THELive
(sponsored by
@CapitaAGILIT_e
)
@UniofBath
offers a convincing case study as to why higher education’s digital transformation cannot afford to overlook assessment (paid partnership with
@Inspera
)
The new, five-year strategic partnership between
@imperialcollege
and
@HuaweiUK
aims to explore the boundaries of 5G and AI technologies, writes Victor Zhang (sponsored content)
Digital learning is likely to persist at universities in the MENA region for years to come. The higher education community must find a way of maintaining academic integrity in an online world (paid partnership with
@QAAtweets
)
“For some universities, the coronavirus crisis has provided a catalyst and they have been delighted by how quickly they can change. The question is: how can they continue to change moving forward?” (sponsored by
@PA_Consulting
)
A holistic approach to online and hybrid learning can enhance the student experience, according to a panel of experts speaking on digital transformation (paid partnership with
@TechnologyOne
)
The terms “students” and “higher education” now relate to many different cohorts, and pre-existing models of “going to university” and “student experience” can set unhelpful limitations, writes
@MikeBoxall1
@PA_Consulting
(sponsored content)
Over the next five years, universities must embrace technology to transform assessment so it is more authentic, accessible, appropriately automated, continuous and secure (sponsored by
@Jisc
)
Covid-19 didn’t just accelerate universities’ shift to online learning and assessment, it also showed institutions that there is a business case for doing so
#THEglobalimpact
(sponsored by
@Inspera
)
Knowledge partner session online here:
At THE Live on 28 November,
@AndyYouell
will discuss how HE providers can meet the challenges and opportunities that data create – and what needs to change (sponsored by
@CapitaAGILIT_e
)
This is an opportunity to join the Home Office as a Litigation Caseworker in Solihull and help maintain an effective immigration system while delivering excellent customer service. Learn more at
#ad
(Sponsored by
@ukhomeoffice
)
The development of new systems to revolutionise diagnoses and patient treatment will be critical in securing the future of the NHS (paid partnership with
@HuaweiUK
)
Sustainable development in Thailand is being informed by
@thammasat_uni
‘s work with a range of government departments and independent bodies (sponsored content)
Universities should articulate what makes them unique, and design their organisation to be flexible and adaptive (sponsored by
@PA_Consulting
)
#THELive
Students from widening participation backgrounds often have additional mental health challenges that are not being addressed (sponsored by
@PA_Consulting
)
Universities still present “the best opportunity” to address the need for future skills development. Speaking at
#THEstudentsuccess
,
@mddamiano
@coursera
outlined three key strategies for university leaders going forward (paid partnership)
Collaboration between NAWA and the
@BritishCouncil
was initiated in 2018 to support institutional links between the UK and Poland within higher education (sponsored by
@NAWA_Poland
)
At a recent
#THELive
roundtable event,
@CDP
offered a list of five actions that universities can take to speed their progress to becoming carbon neutral (sponsored by
@HSBC_UK
)
How the University of Canberra rose to be among the world’s best. The
@UniCanberra
's rapid rise in the world rankings is a reminder of the significant possibilities that can be realised by a young university.