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Student success Advice on how to support students to success in higher education and future employment. Learn about effective initiatives that reach beyond the lecture hall or lab to ensure student safety, well-being and participation in campus life, provide careers advice and equip graduates with the life skills that they will need to flourish after university.
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The path towards a tobacco - free campus
For the health of students and staff and the good of the planet , a tobacco - free campus is the only option for a modern university . Ö zen A ş ut shares how the efforts of her students prompted real change in …
Three ways to spot someone struggling – and six ways to support them
Institutional policies can only go so far when it comes to mental health . Find out how to spot a student or colleague in crisis – and what you can do to help
What will it take to find a real solution for the student mental health crisis ?
Fixing the student mental health crisis will require systemic change , not just individual coping strategies . Here ’ s how to take action and foster a culture that puts well - being …
Create an environment where good mental health can thrive
How can surroundings affect the mental health of students and staff ? Follow these tips to make sure the university environment supports mental well - being
The power of a 30 - minute meeting
One - to - one coaching sessions with students are an ideal forum to share individualised feedback , advice for academic and professional growth , and ways to build …
How to scale up well - being and support services
What trauma - informed practice is not
What makes a university extension programme stand out ?
Assessment or measurement ?
Building a culture of care to support students ’ mental health
How a mathematics competition can develop future university students
A national initiative to find the best young mathematicians demonstrated how the subject can bridge the gap between school and university . Find out how to use it to …
How civic arts programmes can make students feel welcome
Empowering students to co - create music events with peers can foster a sense of belonging in their university and city . Here ’ s how a student - community collective …
Providing the right resources for students who work alongside study
Student services and scholarships are among the support systems that can help students manage a job in tandem with their university education
How to know when students need mental health assistance
Academic institutions have a rare opportunity to intervene to help students with mental health challenges , but this requires support and training for staff and …
Tap the mine of library data to help enhance your courses
University libraries offer a rich well of data for course enhancement teams , on everything from student engagement to which resources they ’ re using most . Here ’ s …
Tackling declining attendance with the ‘ show up ’ mindset
A model that instils in students a commitment to ‘ showing up ’ from day one includes practical strategies for improving attendance and fostering long - term …
The small steps that can make a big difference to student parents
Juggling academic and parental commitments is no easy feat . Here ’ s how universities can make small , programme - level adjustments to relieve the pressure …
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding access
Students need and want flexible , affordable pathways into higher education , so universities need to support non - traditional avenues , remove barriers and take the …
Joining hands across institutions makes light work
Communities of practice can help overextended faculty and staff maximise programme impact and bandwidth for career practitioners
Encourage intellectual development in students to improve work readiness
By supporting students to become independent thinkers who can evaluate different viewpoints within specific contexts , educators better prepare them for …
Struggle , strength and growth : a holistic approach to embracing change
In preparing for their careers , students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives . These five stages aim …
Colouring in : a big - impact , low - budget support for student well - being
The simple activity of colouring in could be an easy , budget - friendly way for university educators and professionals to help students reduce stress and improve well - being
Build a practitioner community to embed industry experience into your courses
Bringing industry professionals into your teaching roster brings a multitude of benefits . Lesley Pender shares insights on building a community of teacher …
How unlocking data maximises student support and success
See how using sophisticated dashboards and targeted interventions can enable institutions to deliver personalised , preventative , proactive and predictive …
How to prepare students for a global working world
As universities , we need to teach our students how to operate in a global online workplace – and facilitate their opportunities to do so
Encouragement and talent development for future scientists
Secondary students need access to practical laboratory experience and career guidance . Mamta Sharma explores ways to introduce budding researchers to the lab setting and …
An on - campus primary school helped to enrich the community and embed social responsibility
Establishing a university primary school made a difference in the local area and sparked a sense of social responsibility in students . Andrew Lenehan explains how …
Universities owe it to society to produce good citizens
Higher education ’ s role in creating the citizens of tomorrow ’ s world should not be underestimated . Here ’ s how to shape the leaders of the future and foster a sense of …
THE podcast : how can universities ensure students are safe and supported ?
A discussion of universities ’ duty of care towards students , from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studies
Welcome ! Now what ?
A course induction can be more than an information - giving session in the student welcome timetable . It can introduce students to the practice of reflection on …
What do students want from higher education ?
Student satisfaction runs much deeper than excellent academic credentials . Find out how to attract new intake by focusing on what they really want from the university …
Where there ’ s WIL , there ’ s risk
As demand for universities to support work - integrated learning rises , so does exposure to potential pitfalls such as personal injury and reputational harm . What can higher …
How Indian universities can address the country ’ s talent crisis
Higher education ’ s role in preparing students for real - world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships , establishing pathways into apprenticeships and …
Students as co - creators in online learning
Offering students paid opportunities to be involved in generating and modifying online learning content could deliver novel experiences for learners , reduce …
How to help a student in mental health distress
Students are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles , and exam time can be especially stressful . Here ’ s how to help in an emergency and how to offer long - term …
Educate to empower your students and prevent harassment
To make campus safer , why not teach first - year students the principles of harassment prevention ? Here ’ s how
Three ways to support the post - pandemic mental health of Generation Z
Post - pandemic , students are still struggling with their mental health . Here are three ways to help
Use student - centred learning strategies to motivate international business students
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student - centred learning into your teaching
Balancing books and babies : empowering graduate - student parents
Juggling academics with family responsibilities is complicated . Barbara Hoopes shares advice on supporting and empowering graduate students who are …
Five steps to prevent student disengagement
Follow this educator ' s action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
What makes a good university taster event ?
Showing a course ’ s real - world applications and linking to potential students ’ studies will help to ensure that your higher education taster event turns interest into enrolments
Developing an effective orientation programme for families and friends
Bring families and friends into the onboarding process to ease first - year students into university life
Science - backed mental health techniques for students ’ well - being
University students have long struggled with academic pressure , social media demands , economic challenges and career uncertainty . This technique uses language …
How Mozart and the arts can help students feel less awkward
Music and dance give the post - Covid cohort low - stress opportunities to face each other in potentially antagonising – even agonising – set - ups . Here ’ s how a multisensory …
What self - determination theory can do for post - pandemic college students
Incoming university students are more stressed , anxious and distracted than ever . Here ’ s how to support their psychological needs
Are you ready to be an invested mentor ?
The ‘ invested mentor ’ model takes mentorship beyond process and logistics . In this model , an effective relationship is based on connection rather than formalities with …
Universities need to act now to bridge the Gen Z gap
Many educators are still struggling to harness the talents of Generation Z and help set them up for employment . Just a few key business changes can make the …
How student learning communities support professional development
An effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning . Here ’ s how the Hungarian system of colleges for …
Making sport accessible to everyone on campus
Fitness and sport programmes are not only for elite athletes . Here , Phil Malatesta offers advice for how to maximise students ’ opportunities for movement and physical …
Innovative career services for a well - prepared workforce
How can universities enhance their student career support in response to the rapidly evolving employment landscape ? Kelvin Cheng recommends three approaches to …
