UCEA Report Explores the Highs and Lows of Working in HE
A recent report, commissioned by UCEA via People Insight, explores what it’s really like to work in HE for professional services staff.
The Evolution of Careers Advisers as HE Professionals: Insights from the University of the West of England (UWE)
This article explores the shifting landscape of careers service delivery in higher education and reflects on how employability advisers are creating new professional identities within this context.
Queen’s University Belfast: Supporting Care Experienced Young People
This article explores how Queen’s University Belfast supports current care experienced students, as well as how we use outreach to raise aspirations from an early age.
Case Study: Diversity of Thought Employer Partnership Programme at the University of East London
The Diversity of Thought (DoT) programme was developed to drive aspiration and social mobility, and to address the key stages of the recruitment cycle where those from marginalised backgrounds were less likely to be represented.
The Rules of (Employer) Engagement
Explore the importance and practicalities of employer engagement for university careers and employability services, with insights from Queen Mary, University of London.
Moving Beyond Traditional Content Marketing with the University of East London
This article explores three content marketing initiatives and strategies employed by the content marketing team at the University of East London to engage with 3 core audiences: Gen Z, Mature Audiences and Gen Alpha.
Establishing Your Right to Be Heard: Building Constructive Relationships with Policymakers in the Short- and Long-Term in the Higher Education Sector
What should HE institutions be thinking about in terms of developing and enhancing their visibility and relationships with policymakers? And how can organisations establish their right to be heard – ultimately, maximising their influence as HE policy develops in the coming period?
How to Encourage Student Engagement in Access and Participation Planning
How can universities involve students beyond elected representatives and sabbatical officers in their access and participation planning?
Enhancing Leadership Capabilities in Higher Education through Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to enhance leadership and management capabilities for Higher Education staff.
Integrating An Institutional Language of Skills into Teaching and Assessment
Many institutions are developing a skills language or framework: once they are built, how can they be used?
How to Deliver Student-Led, Impactful Student Success Activities for Underrepresented Students: Insights from the University of Leeds’ Plus Programme
The article explores learnings from the University of Leeds’ Plus Programme’s over a challenging few years, outlining how higher education institutions can deliver student-led, impactful student success activities for underrepresented cohorts.
How Can Universities Support Local Employers to Make Use of the Graduate Visa? Insights from the University of York
The University of York decided to test the results of a recent HEPI report on the graduate visa and replicate the survey on our local business population. The results were encouraging and will shape our next steps in business engagement.
Student Accommodation: An Exciting and Rewarding Career for Graduates?
We have graduates at our fingertips, academic partners at the ready, and countless opportunities for apprenticeships and interns, so why aren’t we shouting about our presence?
Delivering Apprenticeships: A Case Study of London South Bank University (LSBU)
A look at excellence in degree apprenticeships from London South Bank University.
Seven Years of the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership at City, University of London
Mat Bungay, in conversation with Amanda Goodhall, reflects on 7 years of delivering the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership at City, University of London.
Leveraging Data to Support Widening Participation Past the Point of Entry
Technology is not a simple fix for complex societal needs, but it can enable institutions to evaluate the impact of widening participation initiatives, and can go on to support disadvantaged students once they are through the front door.
Putting Students First: The Value of Cultivating Staff Peer Networks in Higher Education
We often overlook the value of creating and fostering staff networks within and across universities. These networks can significantly contribute to placing students at the heart of institutional strategies, even though they seem to focus on staff rather than students.
Rent Struggles: How Can Universities Support Students?
In Save the Student’s National Student Accommodation Survey, students highlighted the challenges they face with rent struggles, inadequate housing and more. So, what can universities do to support them?
How to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint: A Guide for HE Professionals
We often take efforts to reduce the amount of paper we use, yet digital content also has a carbon footprint. This article offers guidance on how HE professionals reduce their digital carbon footprint.
How Do We Work? Understanding the Impact of Professional Services on Student Outcomes
The work of professional services is crucial to delivering an excellent student experience, but it is often hard to quantify and articulate. This article explores how teams can review their work, understand their unique value proposition and gain greater visibility across their institutions.