The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Times Higher Education Awards shortlist announced!
Back in April, we shared that Kortext were the proud sponsor of the Times Higher Education Award for the Outstanding Library Team for the second year in a row. Widely known as the “Oscars of higher education”, this year marks the 18th annual THE Awards with 20...
Taking care of your mental health at uni
Monday 10th October marks the day internationally recognised by the World Health Organisation as World Mental Health Day with an overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues globally and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. This year’s...
World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday 10th October marks the day internationally recognised by the World Health Organisation as World Mental Health Day with an overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues globally and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. This year’s...
Kortext launches new study platform upgrade
Kortext reveals new-look study platform and student experience feature enhancements to boost grades and keep university students engaged.
Libraries Week – Never Stop Learning
October 3rd – October 10th marks Libraries Week in the UK, which is an annual celebration of the best that libraries have to offer. Each year, a different theme is explored to highlight the fantastic work that libraries do support their users and the wider community. ...
Level up student engagement with interactive study tools
School’s back for autumn – time to turn off the Alice Cooper and get students pumped for the next academic year. But we know that student engagement is no easy feat. As students and universities alike learn to navigate and master...
Meet the Librarian – Hannah Groom, University of Essex
Read our interview with Hannah Groom, Content Delivery Librarian to find out the role the library plays at University of Essex
Parent’s how-to guide for coping with results day
In under two weeks, throngs of nervous teens and beyond will be checking their emails and UCAS accounts to see whether they secured their place at university. It’s a tense time for students and parents alike, so here’s the parent’s how-to guide for coping with...
Neurodivergence in Higher Education
Higher education can be difficult at the best of times, especially if there is something that students feel can hold them back. Supporting neurodiversity Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain works and interprets information. It highlights what we’ve...