Engagement has become one of the most frequently used yet least interrogated terms in higher education. It appears in course reviews, teaching frameworks, institutional strategies, and professional learning sessions. We are encouraged to design “engaging” classes, monitor student engagement, and respond when engagement appears to drop. It is presented as both a marker of quality…
Why industry experience should be designed into every degree—not left to chance In higher education, placement is often seen as optional. It’s included in certain courses but not others, viewed as a competitive opportunity rather than a standard part of the curriculum, and considered supplementary rather than central to the degree. However, if we acknowledge…
The Faculty as the Site of Strategy Higher education faces a time of both contraction and growth. Universities deal with fluctuating enrolment, financial pressures, complex regulations, technological changes, and evolving student expectations. In this context, leadership is crucial for maintaining institutional coherence and sustainability, rather than a secondary concern. Although strategic documents and university plans…
Click.Read.Submit.Repeat. For many students, this has become the dominant rhythm of university study. Log in to the LMS. Browse pages that seem more like relics from the late 90s than modern learning spaces. Scroll through text-heavy content. Download a PDF. Upload an assignment. Move on. A rhythm built for compliance, not for curiosity. A cycle…