In this collection, we showcase the insights and innovations of shortlisted academics and teams in the 2025 Times Higher Education Awards. Three easy tweaks to make your teaching autism-friendly: Cora Beth Fraser of The Open University explains how teaching staff can address the dropout rate among autistic students. Josie Barnard from De Montfort University explains how. Outstanding Technician of the YearOften unsung, technical professions contribute to universities’ research and impact in ways that can far exceed their already-considerable value to laboratories and classrooms. Rachael Cornwall from Buckinghamshire New University shares advice.

Source: The Times November 06, 2025 18:12 UTC