The Kortext blog

Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.

New Decade, New Opportunities

New Decade, New Opportunities

With Brexit now done, whether you wanted it or not, all that is certain is life will continue to change. Change can be a little intimidating, especially when it is forced upon you, but with change comes opportunity.   It’s a similar theme at Kortext. In the 5 years...

Study Skills: how to quickly find resources for your essay

Study Skills: how to quickly find resources for your essay

Not only does going to university mean dealing with a new lifestyle but also handling new tasks such as writing assignments. At first, writing academic papers can be a daunting task for students who aren’t used to these types of academic activities. If you feel lost...

Student lifestyle: what to do this summer

Student lifestyle: what to do this summer

The best season of the year has come - summer is an amazing time for many university students: exams are done and you’ve plenty of free time to do what you really enjoy. Apart from spending a whole afternoon watching your favourite series on Netflix or sleeping until...

Is there too much pressure to go to university?

Is there too much pressure to go to university?

Every year, school leavers are faced with an important decision: what next? There’s a whole variety of pathways, yet, shockingly, 50% of young people feel pressured to go to uni. A survey of recent school-leavers showed that half of the UK’s 18-24 year...

How can we reduce the carbon footprint of universities?

How can we reduce the carbon footprint of universities?

How many millions of people travel each day to attend their lectures? How much accommodation is built yearly to house the influx of students? And how many physical sources are going to be needed due to the demand for university courses? We’re not eco-warriors, and...