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, 3 November, 2025
In this video, academics explain the essential elements – initial outreach, support and an interdisciplinary approach – behind the success of the Adversity to University bridging programme
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 31 October, 2025
Learn how a free weekly breakfast initiative has strengthened student belonging, improved attendance and proved surprisingly easy to sustain on a small budget
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 29 October, 2025
With mental health concerns and student suicide rates increasing, a partnership with St John Ambulance offered a practical way to support students to ask for help when they need it. Here’s how it worked
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 16 October, 2025
Exams are still a common choice of assessment, but do they really offer the feedback students need? Here’s how to make exam feedback impactful
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4minutes