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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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 develop …
From island to screen : marketing the campus experience to future students
When competition to attract students comes from other institutions , not just in your region but around the world , universities need effective marketing tools and a …
Making admissions processes fair on Black students
How we can use alternative criteria and targeted outreach to promote fair access to higher education for Black students
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 …
How higher education can lead the way in refugee resettlement
Higher education has an important role to play in the global refugee crisis . Here ’ s how a national initiative resettled refugees and helped them continue their …
Transnational education in China : challenges and keys to success
When branching out to the Chinese market , it is important to understand student motivation , hire the right staff and form collaborative partnerships , as Zhen Zhang …
We need to improve credit portability . Here ’ s how
Here are some ways universities can improve the process of institutional transfer , making life easier for students and staff
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
Moving over to the dark side : academic or academic administrator ?
Academics may view administrators with suspicion , but Elaine Sharplin recommends stepping over to the dark side – as long as you stay true to your roots
How do we make it easier for refugees to be admitted to universities ?
Many students struggle to join universities because their education has been disrupted . Here are ways to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of admissions processes
Using the Snowflake Method to build belonging on campus
To build a sense of belonging , institutions must create a tailored programme to match the needs of their unique demographic and local environment
How can we imagine a new university ?
In this existential moment for higher education , the corporate university is not the only end point possible – we can imagine so much more . David J . Staley offers 10 new …
How to attract students who think they cannot afford higher education
As people all over the world grapple with rising costs , what can universities do to ease the financial burden of higher education from the very start of the process ? Brooke …
Transforming admissions for first - gen university student enrolment
Attracting and retaining first - generation college students is a pivotal goal for higher education institutions seeking diversity and inclusivity , and college admissions faculty …
How can UK universities support applicants affected by student visa changes ?
Higher education institutions can help international students feel welcome and valued through their admissions processes , administrative help and public statements , …
Campus webinar : Build a successful student recruitment strategy
Four experts from Campus + institutions discuss how student recruitment is responding to the latest trends in higher education , strategies to engage hard - to - reach …
Diversity efforts in academia are leading us towards ‘ the oppression Olympics ’
EDI campaigns and scholarships keep failing ethnic minority students because they are tailored to the needs of white people , writes Andrea E . L . Attipoe
New students leaving care need extra support to beat the odds ( again )
Corin Barton says universities must recognise the various impacts a lack of family support can have on care - experienced students and offers simple steps to …
Student ambassadors , key players in widening participation
How to design and run an effective student ambassador programme to support widening participation initiatives
How to support more international student applications
UK universities can increase their appeal for international students with better transparency and support through the application and enrolment process , Christina …
It ’ s time to change the narrative on affirmative action
Public institutions are doing the heavy lifting of levelling the playing field , writes Jonathan Koppell , so let ’ s amplify access - oriented institutions as instruments of …
Universities need to show – not just tell – students what they stand for
Modern institutions must adjust their recruitment approaches from data - driven to values - driven and realise the importance of putting people , not spreadsheets , …
The benefits of leveraging student interest groups
Kelly Lam shares how universities can work with student interest groups to add value to the university and aid student development
The affirmative action ban is not an insurmountable setback for higher education access
As institutions across the US reassess their admissions practices following the ban on affirmative action , the president of Arizona State University Michael Crow …
What can we do about the diversity problem in economics ?
A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effective
Supreme Court holds affirmative action unconstitutional , so what ’ s next ?
The Supreme Court ’ s recent ruling against race - conscious admissions means many US universities must review their policies and practices to avoid further legal action . Audrey J …
How can universities reduce stress for students during the application process
Simple steps universities can take to make the applications process less stressful for aspiring students
Steps to address the operational challenges of widening participation
Well - being assistance , leadership development and mentoring opportunities are key to supporting students from under - represented groups . Here , Angus Howat …
Scaling success : how to retain the student experience when going for growth
Improving experience and outcomes for students while growing requires changes to student support and better understanding of their needs , says Alice Wilby
Co - branding the student journey from further to higher education
Facilitating an early link with HE through campus visits and support with applications can improve progression to and success at university , says Melanie Pitcher
THE podcast : an interview with Dame Madeleine Atkins , president of Lucy Cavendish College , …
Dame Madeleine , a veteran leader in English higher education , shares how a widening access initiative led to the elite college admitting more than 90 per cent of …
How to build a stronger pipeline for international student recruitment
Iain Sloan explores four key strategies universities can introduce to help them continue to attract overseas students in challenging times
Actions to help your university stand out in a crowd
With competition for students fiercer than ever in the higher education sector , Ayten Ordu outlines some of the ways universities can achieve higher visibility
Campus webinar : University admissions : a flawed process ?
University admissions experts from Campus + institutions in the UK , US and Canada discuss where the system is falling short , how to make it fairer for all and how AI is …
What ’ s next for university admissions ?
With the impact of AI on applications as yet unknown and affirmative action in the US at risk , Rick Clark speculates on the future of college admissions . His hope …
How university leaders can use an ‘ innovation for ’ mindset to drive enrolment
For US colleges and universities , the key to turning around falling enrolment is to directly respond to concerns about affordability , accessibility and return on …
Business school recruitment : disrupt to diversify
A genuine commitment to championing greater equity , diversity and inclusion in business education demands a paradigm shift , says Arnold Longboy
Improving admissions : how to evaluate the whole student
Brooke Wilson and Karin - Jill Magaziner Schneider discuss admissions criteria and how best to ensure the process considers the whole student
To improve the admission process , get faculty involved
Faculty collaboration with the undergraduate admission team can improve class participation , retention rates , course matches and funding yield – and help reduce …
Hidden stories in Indonesian names : you do not have a surname ?
Rosemary Bai shares knowledge about the Indonesian naming system , encouraging higher education institutions and staff to be aware of its uniqueness and …
Offering students a green gap year has multiple rewards
James Derounian makes the case for a gap year in which school - leavers can engage with university while tackling climate change and helping with community development
A holistic approach to student support
Student support , particularly for care - leavers or estranged students , is vital throughout their university journey – from pre - application to beyond graduation . Here , Fran …
Pay it forward : how to help students secure financial aid
How college administrators can help prospective and enrolled students secure financial aid to see them through higher education , by Aimee Huffstetler
Universities must stop policing and surveilling international PGRs
From controlling travel to failing to provide adequate support , universities ’ treatment of international postgrads is harming the research community and the …
Universities must do better at bridging the gap between diversity and belonging
Lillian Nave outlines the three key interventions required for universities to help diverse students learn about , accept and participate in each other ’ s worlds
Flipping the university admissions process on its head
Why should it always be students who seek out their ‘ best fit ’ campus ? It ’ s time for universities to rethink how they manage traditional admissions – and boost …
How to ensure college admissions are equitable and accessible
As a first - generation college student , Aimee Huffstetler knows how daunting the application process can be . Now working in enrolment , she shares advice on what …
Digital exclusion hits students hardest at the start of their journey
VLEs , intranets , sports and social apps – the digital ecosystem at university is vast . We must induct students into it quickly and carefully to prevent them falling behind
How universities can ensure first - generation students and their families feel connected
A first - generation college student herself now working in enrolment , Aimee Huffstetler , shares insight into what administrators can do to ensure first - generation …
Helping refugees get their qualifications recognised
Tips for how higher education institutions and accreditation authorities can recognise refugees ’ qualifications even when they cannot be fully documented
