Studiosity Blog

University partner interview with Professor Marilynn Holness, OBE, University of Roehampton: Part 1: Career highlights, charity involvement & proud mum

Lauren Edwards, Student Union president of Plymouth MarJon University, shares her thoughts on retaining students during the pandemic.

Professor Jonathan Powles of the University of the West of Scotland shares insights into supporting students remotely.

Professor Holness describes in detail Roehampton's best practice approach for integrating formative feedback into assessment, and integrating support into the student experience. Prof Marilyn Holness, OBE, is Professor of Education Engagement and Practice and Director of Student Engagement at the University of Roehampton.

Lauren Edwards, student union president at Plymouth Marjon University, shares her own experiences of seeking study help during the COVID crisis.

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, access and retention following studies across six UK universities. Also joined by special guest panel.

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 succeed anyway who are accessing these services, or does this support make the difference? Jennifer Lawrence from the University of New England dives into the data, in this part of the 'Students First' Studiosity Symposium web series.

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.

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 persistence. The reports are cross-institutional studies carried out by Liz Thomas Associates, using 2019 data from 11 UK universities.

Dr Stephen Wan, Lead Researcher at CSIRO Data61 introduces the Data61 - Studiosity partnership that will see world-first changes to personal, timely study support.