Student success

Student cohorts are increasingly diverse in their needs and objectives. Here universities share how they are working in new ways to help them enter, progress in and complete a university degree

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Student cohorts are increasingly diverse in their needs and objectives. Here universities share how they are working in new ways to help them enter, progress in and complete a university degree
By Laura.Duckett, 28 May, 2025
Songwriting sessions, treasure hunts and biscuit decorating are among the creative Freshers’ Week activities that help students build self-confidence, connect with others and ease the transition to university life
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2minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 May, 2025
Core aspects of university life – education, encouragement and experience – are key to cultivating belonging and resilience in students. Here, Paulin Straughan explains how a framework of programmes and activities brings them together
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 22 April, 2025
For the health of students and staff and the good of the planet, a tobacco-free campus is the only option for a modern university. Özen Aşut shares how the efforts of her students prompted real change in northern Cyprus