Doctoral training programmes: worthwhile or not?
If the chance to work with gifted people and across unfamiliar disciplines appeals, a doctoral training programme could be for you, whether you’re a student or an academic
October 7, 2022
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Flipping the university admissions process on its head
Why should it always be students who seek out their ‘best fit’ campus? It’s time for universities rethink how they manage traditional admissions – and boost enrolment and diversity as they go, says Joe Morrison
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A little more conversation: using Elvis to teach critical theory
Sharing a critical reading of an American icon via film and critical theories builds an authentic learning space that can examine current cultural issues
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What motivates students to choose to study an undergraduate degree? And which course elements do they find most challenging?
Student Voices is an on-going independent research project that explores the Higher Education experience of students across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa – the research includes 1,488 unique student voices from over 200 institutions.
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How higher education can harness and empower the UK’s research and innovation clusters
Partnerships with industry, local government, national bodies, and international groups are needed, as well as collaboration between institutions, according to experts
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Student Communications: The Only Way is Mobile
This probably won’t come as a shock, but email no longer seems to be the most effective way of communicating with students.
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How To Bridge The Communication And Engagement Gap
How To Bridge The Communication And Engagement Gap
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The Top Challenges Going Into 22/23 Academic Year
The Top Challenges Going Into 22/23 Academic Year
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Building emotional resilience is not creating a generation of ‘snowflakes’
Many students arrive at university adept at navigating challenging situations. Julia Downes explains how to leverage and add to these skills for positive and validating results
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How to ensure college admissions are equitable and accessible
Aimee Huffstetler shares advice on what higher education administrators can do to ensure a more equitable and accessible admissions process for all students
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How universities can manage and monitor their edtech spend
As higher education institutions invest in software and digital tools to enhance the learning experience, budget managers need a way to keep track of spending
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Thinking digital: how apps can transform the campus experience for students
Digital tools have transformed how universities teach and they can do the same for student communications, with apps enhancing engagement and well-being
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How campus layout influences social ties and research exchange
Shorter distances between departments and offices can boost communication and exchange. But proximity is not the only way that campus design influences interactions among the university community
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Digital exclusion hits students hardest at the start of their journey
VLEs, intranets, sports and social apps – the digital ecosystem at university is vast. We must induct students into it quickly and carefully to prevent them falling behind
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Student diaries as a tool to improve the university experience
Do you really know what your students experience during their studies? It is more complex than many surveys suggest. Using student diaries may support deeper understanding to improve student experiences, as Dan Herbert explains
October 5, 2022