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Student belonging in practice - a university leadership panel
In our third symposium for 2021, hundreds of education sector leaders and academics tuned in to hear about how to strengthen their 'invisible communities' - what does belonging look like in practice, to enhance student learning?
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Students are students; why student support must recognise diversity of needs.
There is no 'typical student' in today's education system. In 2021, education is open and inclusive, and universities and other providers are...
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How to take control of your studies
Most students find themselves struggling with this question at some point. I, myself, have tried different methods and read a lot of books to...
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Insights from the field - community, gender, and privilege in academia
The global pandemic that started in 2020 - and its subsequent upheaval of the higher education landscape - has had a range of outcomes for university...
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Student belonging in practice - a university leadership panel
Em Prof Beverley Oliver, Prof Sherman Young, Prof Chris Tisdell and Gavan Watson come together to discuss student belonging and connectedness in the digital world.
Students are students; why student support must recognise diversity of needs.
Every student needs support, and some need more or different support than others. How does Studiosity serve a diverse and varied student base, and continually evolve the service?
How to take control of your studies
A second year High Distinction student gives their advice on taking control of your studies and workload, and feeling calm through planning and breaking things down into steps.
Insights from the field - community, gender, and privilege in academia
Prof Amanda Bittner discusses the impact of 2020 on community, gender, and privilege in academia. She is a Professor of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sir Eric Thomas on talkRADIO
Sir Eric Thomas talks to Julia Hartley-Brewer, presenter of talkRADIO’s weekday breakfast show, about the plight of students mid pandemic and that 40% have seriously considered dro…
Insights from the field - the future of teaching online
Prof Chris Tisdell, education advocate, mathematician, and DJ, talks about how university staff are navigating the new normal and what the future of digital teaching might look lik…
UK Academic Integrity webinar - key highlights
Experts from universities in the UK and Australia and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) discuss the critical topic of academic integrity in the UK - how we can support staff and s…
Positive interventions for improved student academic integrity
Students have been hitting the headlines in relation to increased levels of cheating just as a new Essay Mills (Prohibition) Bill was put forward to the UK Parliament last month. H…
The digitisation of peer learning: a review
A literature review into the successes and challenges of digital peer support in universities reveals minimum requirements for student satisfaction as well as recommendations to in…
Student Wellbeing in 2021 - a panel discussion recap
Experts from universities in Australia and Canada weigh in on this multifaceted topic, to pursue solutions for better wellbeing and mental health support of students everywhere.
An interview with Professor Petra Wend
Professor Petra Wend discusses her thoughts on how universities can provide opportunities for all, and highlights of her academic career.
Creating a community with ongoing, embedded student support & engagement
University partner interview with Professor Marilyn Holness, OBE, University of Roehampton: Part 2: Student engagement and student support