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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.

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?

Primary school pupils ‘futuristic ideas’ impress Oxford students and lecturers

Lecturers and engineering students from Oxford university have praised the ‘futuristic ideas’ produced by primary school students when engaging in an exercise to envision school buildings 50 years in the future.

Tackling invisible careers: How to expand career options for all students

As young people start to explore their career options, it’s not uncommon for them to feel unsure about what they want to do.

Providing opportunities and empowering women to become #Incharge

The #InCharge movement highlights the steps both education and career services need to make 'empowering women' a reality in the workplace.

Compulsory mathematics education: Why not make broader learning the reality?

Dr Rhys Morgan, Director of Education and Diversity at the Royal Academy of Engineering, says a broader education for all would be better than just extending mathematics education.

Further education institutions funding hit requires ‘bullet-proof’ financial response

Further education institutions have experienced much turbulence since the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more recently, are being hit with funding constraints.

Delivering a more tailored higher education experience

66% of university students want a blend of in-person and online teaching, suggesting that the hybrid approach is best for the higher education experience.

Elite universities in the UK: what’s the competition?

The UK’s elite universities hold their prestige against Ivy league universities – but why are grades alone not enough to secure a place?

What factors to consider when choosing a university in the UK

What is the decision-making process in choosing a university, and how is it far more than deciding which subject to study?

UK degrees with the best prospects for 2023

An investment in knowledge is the best investment and this applies to what is arguably our first investment in life - our education. Here's what UK degrees are best for 2023.

The crucial elements of a successful student engagement analytics  strategy

Professor Neil Morris, Digital Education Consultant, discusses what you need for a successful student engagement analytics strategy.

Future talent: why graduates, apprentices and interns are so important to the public sector

Andy Lethbridge, Head of Consulting, central government, at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, discusses why graduates, apprentices and interns are critical for the public sector.

Supporting science, theology and philosophy research

Open Access Government unpacks the work of the John Templeton Foundation, in supporting research across the sciences as well as in the areas of theology and philosophy.

Working-class students need ‘sense of opportunity’ to attend university

Working-class students need to be presented with a 'sense of opportunity' at school for university to feel like a realistic option.

How can today’s higher education leaders more effectively utilise data analytics?

Data analytics could transform student experiences, but higher education institutions need to gather and efficiently measure information.

Are we answering our prospective and current students’ needs in recruitment?

In the post-pandemic era of recruitment & retention, how can we ensure that students realize the value on their investment?

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