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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Melissa Seaboch: Inspiring anthropology education at Salt Lake Community College

Dr. Melissa Seaboch has been teaching anthropology at the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College since 1997, and was advanced to Full Professor in 2021.

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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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