Increasing Life Chances

Scott Pearsall, Dean of Students at University of Canberra, talks about how a sense of belonging and community is important for university staff in 2021 and beyond.

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.

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.

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 students, how to embed academic integrity within the learning journey, and advice for institutions to work holistically in order to support academic integrity and stamp out contract cheating companies.

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.

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 tips for students.

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 situation caused by the pandemic, with considerations for universities for the forthcoming academic year.

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 situation, the role of their new Online Student Advisors and alternative assessments to invigilated exams.

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 experience.

Senior DVC Professor Denise Kirkpatrick discusses the 10+ year partnership between Studiosity and WSU to support the students of Greater Western Sydney.