Student engagement

Academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on boosting attendance, class participation and building a campus community.

By Eliza.Compton, 21 November, 2025
When students believe their opinions matter, their creativity, confidence and sense of belonging grow – and so does the impact of your work. Here are five practical ways to bring students ‘behind the camera’ in co-curricular programme design
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 18 November, 2025
Here are simple ways to nurture self-direction in students – from consulting them on assessments to offering choice on learning objectives – shared by Natalie K Seedan
By Laura.Duckett, 4 November, 2025
Gamified learning can transform passive teaching into engaging, student-centred experiences. Matthew Jones offers practical advice on creative delivery and scaling up
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 3 November, 2025
STEM foundation years are key to widening participation. Find out how to make them supportive and structured, with well-being at the centre
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4minutes