Student success

Student cohorts are increasingly diverse in their needs and objectives. Here universities share how they are working in new ways to help them enter, progress in and complete a university degree

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Student cohorts are increasingly diverse in their needs and objectives. Here universities share how they are working in new ways to help them enter, progress in and complete a university degree
By Eliza.Compton, 1 September, 2025
In creative education, where students’ confidence in identity and self-expression are central, their question at induction might not be ‘Where’s my timetable?’ but ‘Do I belong?’ This consideration is key for universities welcoming diverse cohorts
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By Eliza.Compton, 28 August, 2025
When one university professor went undercover to find out how different colleges welcome prospective students and their parents, he found out what institutions should, and should not, do in their visit programming
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By Laura.Duckett, 22 August, 2025
Design thinking offers a student-centred approach to orientation. By following these five steps, universities can strengthen first-year experiences and set them up for academic success
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By kiera.obrien, 21 August, 2025
Find out how to design meaningful welcome experiences for first-year students as they arrive at university, and equip them with the tools to start their academic journey
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By Eliza.Compton, 15 August, 2025
Transfer students bring more than credits to their new institution; they come with resilience, self-advocacy and real-world experience. With soft skills more essential than ever, it’s time to see these learners not as behind the curve but ahead of the game
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By miranda.prynne, 8 August, 2025
With poor mental health now rife across higher education, what can be done to create a supportive campus environment that strengthens well-being and resilience among university students and staff?