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Supporting students and strengthening universities

A new package revealed by the UK Government will create better support for students while strengthening the financial stability of Universities.

AI-empowered higher education: Challenges and opportunities

The rise of Generative AI is transforming everything, including education. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of this digital revolution, proposing solutions for policymakers, educators, and students to navigate the future of AI-empowered higher education .

There’s no time like the present: Career planning strategies for researchers

Preparing researchers for a range of post-programmed trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools, but why is career planning so important?

Online education: A new and fresh approach

The University of Birmingham is harnessing the power of online education to ensure students are job-ready and a step ahead of the competition.

Reimagining higher education learning and inclusion by utilising students voices

“We have untapped data and insight at our fingertips, isn’t it time we embraced student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation?” suggests Kristen McCartney from Northumbria University. How can students help inform and improve higher education?.

Pioneering the future of higher education: The role of educators in AI integration

Nicolaas Matthijs addresses the misconceptions around AI in higher education and establishes seven realities of how AI will improve efficiencies and unlock potential in the classroom.

Government enhances support for affordable healthcare studies in the UK

The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.

Why universities must adopt a user centred approach

Why universities must adopt a user centred approach: plenty is still to be done to bring universities up to the standard expected of today.

UK government to protect students from poor quality university courses

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced measures to protect students and taxpayers from poor quality university courses that lead to high dropout rates, low job prospects and significant debt burdens.

How can universities support student’s mental health?

It is time that universities support student's mental health - especially as the journey into further education comes with feelings of excitement and hope of new beginnings, but also its fair share of challenges.

Thinking beyond student attendance as a measure of student engagement

Moving from student attendance as the sole measure of pupil engagement will allow universities to support on those at risk of early withdrawal, says Richard Stock, Academic Registrar at the University of Essex.

Concern of devaluation of degrees and its impact on higher education

University qualifications are in danger of becoming worthless due to the devaluation of degrees, as global companies remove degree requirements for most jobs, warns a former lecturer.

Adopting greener practices in higher education

What can universities do to demonstrate their commitment to greener practices so they can continue to attract and retain students?

Skyrocketing inflation worsens student mental health crisis

The current economic situation, marked by soaring inflation, is significantly impacting student mental health and worsening the ongoing crisis among young people.

2023: A look ahead to trends in higher education

Trends in higher education note institutions must be proactive and agile if they are to maintain a competitive advantage.

How are micro-credentials lessening disruptions to higher education?

As skills rise in importance to employers, university educational programmes can adopt micro-credentials to give potential employees an advantage with recruiters.

How can intelligent automation transform student experience in higher education?

In recent years, we have seen workplaces bounce back in new and innovative ways using technologies such as automation. However, can universities do the same and implement intelligent automation to transform the student experience?

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