Student success

Pre-16 outreach is vitally important for helping under-represented groups achieve success in higher education. But its positioning within a university structure can make a real difference to its influence. Find out how here

How a ‘digital fast’ can give students time and mental clarity – and how to support them through the process

Flexible and truly engaging online study are key for students with jobs or caring responsibilities. Pauline Bedford explains how institutions can go with the flow

In an age when the job market is rapidly changing, equip students with the skill to understand how their personality can shape their career

International postgraduate students navigate complex transitions. To support them, universities need to offer more inclusive support built into core systems, says Perpetual Eze-Idehen

When student circumstances fall outside standard support categories, their difficulties can deepen. This means hardship of groups such as caregivers or international students grows quietly, until it becomes much harder to address

Employ the local community and nearby institutions to address student safety issues in a collaborative way. Here’s how

A verified “social transcript” can turn co-curricular activity into a credible record that boosts employability. Here’s how one university designed a points-based, evidence-driven system to capture students’ real-world skills

Here’s how to bring students together to create a community on campus and encourage their active participation in university life from governance to volunteering

Working like recruitment partners, rather than just career advisers, can help align teaching with industry needs, writes Hanene Duprat