Accessibility in higher education

Advice on tackling accessibility challenges in higher education to ensure all students and staff can fully participate in their studies and work. These resources explore topics such as digital accessibility, remote and in-person working, course design, technology use and assessment practices through an accessibility lens, alongside insight on widening access to higher education for more diverse populations.

By Miranda Prynne, 28 October, 2022

Tips on providing free public access to your university library

A man standing browsing papers in a university library
A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities, explains Andrew Barker, as he shares advice on creating a ‘library community card’ that provides free and open access to the public
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 26 October, 2022

If you want students to read more, consider asking them to read less

Female student reading a book in the university library
Students can feel overwhelmed when faced with lengthy academic reading lists so how can educators help them develop their reading skills? Will Mason and Meesha Warmington share five actions to support students in tackling, even enjoying, their course literature
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3minutes
By dene.mullen, 16 May, 2022

We need to create a tutoring army to level up education

We should create an army of university student volunteers to help with levelling up and social mobility
Getting student volunteers to tutor less-privileged children would boost fundamental education for those who need it most and provide a national social mobility service, says Lee Elliot Major
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4minutes
Accessibility in higher education