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An interview with Sir Eric Thomas
I had the pleasure of speaking to Sir Eric Thomas, a member of the Studiosity UK Academic Advisory Board, this month. We covered a whole range of topics, from the impact of universities in modern society to his distinguished and wide ranging academic career - as well as discussing the second most ...
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Retaining students and learning in lockdown: a student perspective
With record numbers of students starting courses at UK universities this autumn, Vice Chancellors are reportedly concerned that many may not last the...
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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, shares her own experiences of seeking study help during the COVID crisis.
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…
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…
Everything you wanted to know about AI in student learning, limitations, the complexity of teaching, and academic integrity - a session and lesson.
Dr Stephen Wan, Lead Researcher at CSIRO Data61 introduces the Data61 - Studiosity partnership that will see world-first changes to personal, timely study support.
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…