Alessia Patuelli, Author at Pharus Learning

Researchers working on academic collaboration

Authorship Collaboration Grids: A Simple Tool to Prevent Conflict in Academic Research

by Alessia PatuelliEducation, PhD collaboration, Research September 5, 2026September 5, 2026No Comments

The Hidden Cost of Academic Collaboration Working in academia can be exciting. There’s the enthusiasm of discovering something new with every project, of creating knowledge, of searching for and examining evidence that supports or challenges an existing view of a phenomenon. And there’s the particular pleasure of learning from each other when research is collaborative, …

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Facilitating Early-Stage Researchers’ Collaboration: 7 Practical Tips for Departments and PhD Coordinators

by Alessia PatuelliEducation, Research July 25, 2026July 25, 2026No Comments

Academic research is increasingly collaborative and increasingly linked to burnout and mental health struggles among PhD students. This article offers 7 practical, evidence-based steps departments and PhD coordinators can take to support early-stage researchers: from informal encounters and mentoring to authorship clarity and institutional incentives. WHY ACADEMIC RESEARCH IS BECOMING MORE COLLABORATIVE The work of …

Family Business, Territory and Identity: Teaching Place Attachment

by Alessia PatuelliReflective Teaching, Research May 17, 2026May 18, 2026No Comments

Have you ever asked your students how deeply they feel attached to the place where they come from? Not simply where they were born; but the place that shaped their childhood memories, their sense of belonging, their idea of “home.” It might be a valuable starting point for reflection if you are teaching a class …

Transparent Syllabi in Higher Education: Why Clarity and Relevance Shape Real Learning

by Alessia PatuelliEducation May 7, 2026May 18, 2026No Comments

Explore how transparent syllabi, clear learning objectives, and aligned assessment improve learning in higher education, especially in international classrooms.

How Students Really Learn: From Learning Theories to Active Teaching in University Classrooms

by Alessia PatuelliEducation April 7, 2026May 18, 2026No Comments

How long does knowledge last?What makes learning deep rather than superficial?How does the way we learn influence what we remember? Learning theories explore these very questions. They remind us that listening to a lecture is only a small part of the learning process. That is why in many Dutch universities, traditional lectures are often combined …