THE Student, the dynamic new digital platform for those looking to study abroad, has today announced a partnership with leading careers-matching service, Morrisby to support the millions of prospective international students visiting THE Student’s webpages every year when it comes to making evidence-based decisions to support their study and career choices.
Through advisory content and webinars hosted on THE Student (part of Times Higher Education) Morrisby will draw on decades of experience in helping young people select their future career to provide vital information and insights for students, providing access to unique datasets and tools to help navigate their way into international study and give them the best possible start to their post-study careers.
THE Student users opting in to receive additional support from Morrisby will also be able to access innovative assessment and psychometric technology to better understand their own abilities, ambitions, interests and personality.
The partnership marks an important strategic development for THE Student as it looks to move into advising prospective international students about their careers alongside providing information and advice on studying at university. This announcement follows a partnership with Common Purpose – a not-for-profit organisation providing training programmes for students to help gain the skills to thrive in their careers – in January 2021, with THE Student looking to work with trusted partners to enhance prospective student decision making.
Patrick Hayes, Chief Development Officer at Times Higher Education, with responsibility for THE Student said:
“Each year millions of prospective international students come to THE Student looking for definitive advice and guidance on studying abroad. The overwhelming majority tell us their primary reason for making such a major investment of time and resources is to enhance their future job prospects.
“Morrisby are leaders in providing engaging and reliable careers advice. Through our collaboration we can further enhance the ability of our prospective student audience to make study choices based on not just which university is best for them academically, but also for their future careers. We look forward greatly to working with the Morrisby team to deliver on our vision of providing unparalleled support across the study abroad journey.”
Malcolm Morrisby, Managing Director of Morrisby Ltd., commented:
“For many years Morrisby has applauded the achievements of THE in promoting the highest standards in university education worldwide. We are delighted to now be part of that story.”
The partnership announcement coincides with the final day of THE Student’s first ever ‘Careers Week’, a week of events programming focused on careers and employability. During Careers Week students from around the world get practical tips on building resumes and preparing for interviews alongside discussions with employers and career coaches on how to develop the softer skills that will set them apart as a job candidate.
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ABOUT MORRISBY LTD
Morrisby are known for providing engaging and reliable careers advice that is easy to understand. Our innovative assessment and psychometric technology builds on more than 50 years’ experience, providing the most accurate and relevant careers options for students and adults alike Our intuitive careers portal manages all aspects of the careers curriculum, from in-depth online assessments to education pathways, careers tracking and futures planning Morrisby is trusted by more than one thousand schools and colleges worldwide. Our expert careers team are committed to helping young people discover a future that matches their strengths, motivations, and personality. We are driven to inspire the next generation. www.morrisby.com
ABOUT THE STUDENT
THE Student is a dynamic new digital platform connecting millions of prospective international students and parents to the universities, data and services they need to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives – who to trust with their education. Part of Times Higher Education (THE), THE Student is a vital resource from initial search to first day on campus and beyond, providing a lively mix of engaging content, virtual events and festivals, essential tools and useful tips. www.timeshighereducation.com/student
ABOUT THE
THE is the trusted global data partner for higher education. With five decades of expertise in the sector, 30 million unique website users in 2020 and more institutions participating in our flagship university rankings than any other major provider, we draw on millions of individual data points to offer deeper and richer insight into global university performance than anyone else. From powerful data-driven insights and strategic consultancy support to agenda-setting events and hiring solutions, our products and services enable everyone in higher education to make smarter, more informed decisions.
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