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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, shared insights into what should be taken into consideration when supporting students remotely as a panelist at our webinar UK Student Helpseeking 2019 vs ...
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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
And other reflections from a 30+ year career in academia
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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…
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.
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…
Working in partnership for online student learning support: Evidence of positive impact
Observations from Professor Cliff Allan and Professor Liz Thomas, on 2019 and 2020 research into the impact of Studiosity on the student experience, as well as participation and pe…
Neil Mosley’s session debrief: a challenge to universities to change, think and do things differently
Neil Mosley, Digital Learning Designer at Cardiff University, presented his challenge to universities to change, think and do things differently, especially in light of the current…
Students First 2020 - Prof Philippa Levy's session recap
Prof Philippa Levy, PVC Student Learning at the University of Adelaide, discusses how their traditional university is 'Embracing online' in their support ecosystem.
Moving offline courses online - choose the right platforms and technologies to suit your course
Gavin Clinch, Head of Online Learning (Student Experience) at IT Sligo shares insights into IT Sligo’s background, their remote teaching response to the emergency COVID-19 situatio…
Sarah Knight’s session debrief: how are students in FE and HE actually using technology?
Sarah Knight discusses the findings of the Jisc digital experience insights survey report with key recommendations on how universities can support an excellent student digital expe…