Increasing Sense of Belonging for the ‘Younger Mature’ Student
Exploring research and insight on supporting belonging for the “younger mature” student
Why Marketing and Communications Staff Hold the Key to Sustainability
A pilot project at the University of Edinburgh enlists the help of marketing and communications staff to embed sustainability in University culture and processes.
Why it is Important to Include your own Undergraduate Students in your Postgraduate Recruitment Activity
Exploring approaches to postgraduate recruitment across your existing undergraduate student cohorts
AI and Academic Integrity: What Next?
Explore the big questions on AI and academic integrity and the next steps on delivery
Value for Money in HE Careers The Student View
Explore the question of value for money in careers services with Paul Gratrick ahead of the Graduate Employability Conference 2024
Students Struggle to Afford Essentials: What can Universities Do to Help?
Revealing insights from the National Student Money Survey 2024, explore what universities can do on the cost of living based on insights from students.
Developing a Graduate Careers Ecosystem: Insights from the AGCAS Graduate Transitions Task Group
Members of the AGCAS Graduate Transitions Task Group outline how universities are responding to a growing focus on graduate outcomes and introduce a new toolkit designed to support careers practitioners and services in this area.
3 Effective Student Engagement Strategies for Professional Services
Engaging students can be a challenge for universities, especially professional services. We bring together a list of effective strategies that higher education institutions can implement to increase engagement.
A Guide to Raising Attainment in Schools: Building Successful School Partnerships
Schools are vital partners for universities in meeting access and widening participation objectives. This article explores successful strategies for raising attainment through school partnerships.
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement: What Does It Mean for Higher Education?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) is due to launch in late 2025. But what does it mean for the higher education sector?
The Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education
AI is transforming higher education but not without risk. We explore the major ethical considerations all providers should be taking into account.
The Top 3 AI Tools for Professional Services in Higher Education
AI is transforming higher education. This article explores the tools that professional service teams can adopt to help them take advantage of the benefits and improve efficiency.
Virtual Career Fairs: A Tool for Engaging Students in Employability Online
As digital presence becomes increasingly important for employability services in the HE sector, we explore how to set up your virtual career fair for best impact.
Harnessing the Power of Video Marketing for Higher Education Institutions
Video marketing can be an impactful tool for enhancing student recruitment and marketing campaigns in higher education. This article explores what video marketing can bring to your recruitment strategy, including practical tips and examples from across the UK sector.
3 Solutions to Increase Student Engagement with Careers and Employability Services
As research indicates a drop in engagement with university careers services, we explore solutions for employability professionals looking to enhance their service impact.
The New Quality Code: 6 Key Takeaways from QAA
Tom Yates (Director of Corporate Affairs, QAA) explores 6 of the central themes that run through the new Quality Code published on 27 June 2024.
A Guide to Using Area-Based Measures to Improve Equality of Opportunity
Area-based measures of disadvantage have been a staple of widening participation agendas in higher education for some time now. But what exactly are these measures and how can they be used to improve equality of opportunity in the UK?
Supporting Parents Through Their Studies: Insights from the University of Chester and QAA
Chester's Andrea Todd and QAA's Susi Peacock share tips on enhancing the learning experience of students who are parents.
Embedding Wellbeing into the Curriculum: Introducing the Compendium of Good Practice
Professor Harriet Dunbar-Morris introduces Advance HE’s Compendium of Good Practice for embedding wellbeing into the curriculum.
Through the Lens of Business School Careers Services: Pathways to Progression in Professional Services
This article explores how universities could provide fertile ground for professional services staff to progress into ‘third zone’ or 'pracademic' roles.