Tom Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education, University of Portsmouth 06/12/2023 Tom Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education, University of Portsmouth 06/12/2023

Avoiding Survey Fatigue: Alternatives to Surveys for Non-Student-Facing Teams

This blog brings together five alternatives to surveys that non-student facing teams can use to engage students as partners in the delivery of services and support.

Tom Lowe, University of Portsmouth, and Stuart Sims, University of Greenwich 21/11/2023 Tom Lowe, University of Portsmouth, and Stuart Sims, University of Greenwich 21/11/2023

Succeeding in Co-Creation to Enhance the Student Experience: An Implementation Guide

This blog offers guidance for both students and staff roles, suggested activities and methods to co-create enhancements to the student experience.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 15/11/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 15/11/2023

Creating Compelling Marketing Campaigns for Postgraduate Study: The Art of Audience Segmentation

To deliver impactful recruitment drives for postgraduate students, it’s essential to segment your audience.

Dr Holly Prescott, Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers 31/10/2023 Dr Holly Prescott, Careers Adviser for Postgraduate Researchers 31/10/2023

More than a PhD: A Guidance Model to Empower Postgraduate Researchers to Explore their Career Options

Dr Holly Prescott outlines some of the key career-related anxieties presented by PGRs, and presents a practical model that can be used in 1:1 career guidance to help PGRs to expand their options.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 17/10/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 17/10/2023

3 Steps for a Compassionate Approach to Handling Student Complaints

3 solutions for universities seeking to deliver a complaints and reporting process that is both robust and prioritises student wellbeing.

Becca Kirk, Widening Participation Officer, University of Warwick 26/09/2023 Becca Kirk, Widening Participation Officer, University of Warwick 26/09/2023

How Widening Participation Practitioners Can Affect the Experience and Outcomes of WP Students at University

Becca Kirk explores how WP practitioners can support WP students throughout the student lifecycle and help facilitate positive graduate outcomes.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 19/09/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 19/09/2023

Effective Collaboration with Students’ Unions (SUs)

Students' Unions (SUs) are vital stakeholders in student experience and success strategies. How can we improve our partnerships with them?

Samantha Merrix, Senior Careers Consultant, University of Warwick 23/08/2023 Samantha Merrix, Senior Careers Consultant, University of Warwick 23/08/2023

Increasing Student Engagement with Careers: What's the Answer, Now?

Successful engagement is rooted in how careers services work in collaboration with others to deliver embedded and tailored support well known across the institution.

Vivi Friedgut, Founder & CEO, Blackbullion 24/04/2023 Vivi Friedgut, Founder & CEO, Blackbullion 24/04/2023

Supporting Students in the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Founder and CEO of Blackbullion, Vivi Friedgut, lays out 7 action points practitioners can take to support students during the cost-of-living crisis.

Dr Graham Garforth, Head of Academic Quality & Standards, The Open University 17/04/2023 Dr Graham Garforth, Head of Academic Quality & Standards, The Open University 17/04/2023

The Quality Question: 5 Steps for Compliance with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework in Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Delivery

Dr Graham Garforth outlines 5 key steps HEPs can take to ensure they comply with Ofsted's quality standards for higher and degree apprenticeships.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 23/03/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 23/03/2023

A Practical Guide to Supporting PGR Wellbeing

3 key areas that practitioners can focus on to develop holistic, preventative mental health support for postgraduate students.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 23/03/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 23/03/2023

Supporting Students Through Transitions to Enhance Mental Wellbeing

6 action points for practitioners seeking to support students through challenging transitions.

Abi Cattlin, Widening Participation Officer (Continuation & Attainment), Edge Hill University 23/03/2023 Abi Cattlin, Widening Participation Officer (Continuation & Attainment), Edge Hill University 23/03/2023

Beyond Consultation: Co-Production with Widening Participation Students

An in-depth look at Edge Hill's Student Advisory Panels.

Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 21/03/2023 Elle Shea, Content Editor, HE Professional 21/03/2023

Developing Successful School Partnerships: An Implementation Guide

Practical, effective solutions for widening participation practitioners seeking to build successful school partnerships.