The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Meet the Librarian – Melissa Bowden, Kortext
Read our interview with Melissa Bowden, a former Academic Liaison Librarian at Bournemouth University (now at Kortext).
Kortext secures Growth Lending funding from HSBC UK
We are delighted to announce we have been successful in securing a Growth Lending facility from HSBC UK.Â
Journey to a Million – How UCAS’ plans affect higher education
Journey to a Million – How UCAS’ plans affect higher education Last week, the third and final of UCAS’ three-part essay collection was published, with the focus on their Journey to a Million debate being closely analysed by the likes of Wonkhe. It will have a profound...
Kortext Live – digital education: the future, now!
Kortext is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2023. To mark a decade as pioneers of digital innovation, we held a free in-person event for the higher education sector. ‘Kortext Live — digital education: the future now!’ took place on 25th April at Imperial College...
Students & anxiety – Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
In a recent survey, 48% of students surveyed indicated that anxiety had affected their day-to-day life. Why are students struggling with anxiety? How can we help them? Read on to find out more. Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is taking...
Embrace Digital: Be Bold, Ambitious, Flexible and Adaptive!
Embrace Digital: Be Bold, Ambitious, Flexible and Adaptive! At our recent event, Kortext Live, we were honoured to have Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews and President Elect of Universities UK, speaking...
Kortext announces partnership with AEEN
Kortext becomes first eBook and inclusive learning platform supplier to UK HE to secure gold status for its accessibility statement in 2023.
Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and ‘AIgiarism’ – what are the implications for higher education?
Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and ‘AIgiarism’ – what are the implications for higher education? In advance of Kortext Live, we spoke to Andrew Bates (Chief Product Officer at Kortext) about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, and how...
Don’t miss out on the THE Awards: Tips for writing a winning entry
It's that time of year again when the UK higher education sector showcases their successes, programs, and initiatives for a chance to be recognised at the Times Higher Education Awards. Dubbed the "Oscars of higher education," the THE Awards are free to enter and...