University student life

How to support students beyond the classroom, in all facets of university life. Here you'll find resources to direct student services, foster well-being, support a rich extracurricular offering and build inclusive campus communities and student societies. 

By Laura.Duckett, 6 February, 2026

Why fixing student problems one by one does not work

Students sitting at a table with their laptops
When efforts to improve student satisfaction fall short, the problem is often design rather than speed. İlkay Karaduman reflects on planning a more coherent student journey shaped by key transitions and connections
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 January, 2026

How financial literacy empowers first-generation students

comparative financial literacy
Institutions that aspire to be truly inclusive must go beyond scholarships and access policies to embed financial literacy, writes Manjari Sharma. This can be done through workshops, mentoring and career services
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 12 December, 2025

How can we model empathy in the classroom?

A teacher comforting a student in class
Curiosity, connection and communication are vital components of empathetic teaching, says Bhawana Shrestha. She explains how to make students feel safe, seen and supported
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 December, 2025

A warm welcome is a strategic imperative for higher education

Group of four smiling college students walking
If we want incoming students to flourish, we must stop treating belonging as a bonus and start seeing it as an essential condition for learning. Scott Dunning offers strategies on welcoming students to succeed
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4minutes
University student life