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Citation Assist - how early, personal support can help avoid unintentional plagiarism
There are few issues as critical for the Australian higher education sector right now as the issue of academic integrity. To tackle this issue, the status quo has been deterrence, detection, investigation, and penalty. However rising numbers of international students, first-in-family students, and ...
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UK student helpseeking: remote student support and academic skills in the curriculum
Professor Jonathan Powles, Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Teaching, Learning and Students at The University of the West of Scotland,...
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How do you engage students who aren't seeking help?
How do you engage hard-to-reach students? Normalise help-seeking - let the whole cohort model the behaviour - because it's something that everyone...
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UK student helpseeking: the student perspective
Lauren Edwards, Student Union president at Plymouth Marjon University, shared her own experiences of seeking help during the height of the pandemic...
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The role of the university in modern society, Prof Jonathan Powles
Prof Jonathan Powles reflects on the role of universities in modern society, his own academic career path, plus sterling advice for those starting out.
UK student helpseeking 2019 vs 2020: what will be COVID-19’s impact upon study support this year and beyond?
Professor Cliff Allan was joined by Professor Liz Thomas who shared her recent research reports into the impact of Studiosity on the student experience, confidence, wellbeing, acce…
This new 2020 law will change the way you study
Starting September, it will be illegal for providers to help students cheat and there are consequences for students too. Jack Goodman read the whole legislation, and here are his t…
A conversation with Professor Cliff Allan
Professor Cliff Allan talks about what inspired him to enter the academic world and the importance of universities in modern society.
Building confidence and maintaining motivation: the student perspective
UK student Ben Phillips-Farmer tells us about the learning support that increased his confidence in his academic skills and what kept him motivated.
How To Get Easy Marks In An Exam
With exams around the corner, we've got some tips that will help you squeeze a few more marks out of your test paper.
Generation Covid: applicant feelings towards university in 2020, and the importance of student support
Insights from Clare Marchant of UCAS on generation covid, their thoughts and feelings throughout the pandemic and recommendations for the academic year.
Usage and impact of academic support, with Jennifer Lawrence UNE
Does it matter where students seek help, or just that they do? Do different students use different types of services, or do they shop around? Is it just the students who would succ…
How students can prepare for the future, and the changes COVID-19 will bring
The outlook for graduates in 2020 may be uncertain, but Graeme has had a lifetime of change and upheaval to draw from and offers his best advice for students.