How Ofsted’s Inspection Framework Affects Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Providers
What is the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework? We give you the insights and how it affects higher and degree apprenticeship providers.
What Is the Graduate Outcomes Survey and What Does It Mean for Higher Education?
We discuss the Graduate Outcomes Survey and how it impacts higher education institutions and students.
8 Benefits of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for Higher Education
In this blog, we define individual learning plans and their benefits for higher education institutions.
The Importance of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Higher Education
What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? And how does it affect higher education? Read this blog to find out.
A Guide to the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Do you want to know how the Teaching Excellence Framework affects higher education professionals? Find out more here.
How to Market to International Students: 10 Key Strategies for Higher Education Professionals
Dive into the world of international student recruitment with our comprehensive guide for higher education professionals. Unlock 10 strategic approaches, from understanding diverse demographics to crafting culturally sensitive marketing materials and leveraging social media.
How Universities Are Responding to the Student Accommodation Crisis
As the student accommodation crisis mounts, we explore how universities are responding and supporting their students.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis is Here to Stay – What Can We Do Long-Term to Support our Students?
Tania Struetzel and Colum Mackey reflect on how universities and Students’ Unions can work in partnership to provide effective support for students to navigate the cost-of-living crisis.
3 Steps to Implement a Preventative Approach to Tackling Sexual Misconduct
As the OfS launches a new consultation, how can providers implement a preventative approach to tackling sexual misconduct?
Meeting the Challenges Faced by a University Careers Service: An Insider’s Perspective
Paul Gratrick explores challenges facing university careers and employability leaders in the context of the wider HE socio-economic and regulatory landscape.
Access and Participation Plans: Getting More Bang for Your Buck
Liz Moores and Lizzy Woodfield argue that robust evaluation is key to meeting access and participation plan targets.
How Careers Services Can Increase Student Engagement
3 ways universities can increase student engagement with careers services.
Student Food Poverty: What Universities Can Do to Support Students
The National Student Money Survey 2023 highlights the struggles many students face with food costs.
Enhancing Employability Support for International Students
3 effective ways to enhance employability support for international students in UK universities.
Understanding the Higher Education Landscape: What Percentage of People Go to University in the UK?
Student numbers are growing. This article outlines the percentage of people that go to university in the UK and some of the challenges and opportunities this presents for professional services across higher education.
Unveiling the Best Graduate Employers: An Evidence-Based Approach for UK Higher Education Professionals
Guiding students towards meaningful careers requires nuanced expertise. This evidence-based guide unveils a dynamic approach to graduate employability, helping students discover "best fit" employers beyond the limitations of traditional rankings and brand names.
Short Courses and the Lifelong Loan Entitlement: Are They Compatible?
The Lifelong Loan Entitlement – can we deliver the flexibility it is supposed to create or are short courses better placed elsewhere?
Nurturing the Future: How to Support Underrepresented Students in Higher Education
Discover effective strategies to support underrepresented students in higher education. Learn how to create an inclusive environment, provide targeted support, and champion advocacy to empower students from diverse backgrounds to succeed.
Why Careers Services Are Important in UK Universities
Careers and employability services are becoming an increasingly important aspect of the UK's higher education landscape - here's why.
How Graduates Can Develop Transferable Skills
How can graduates develop transferable skills with the help of university careers services?