The Kortext blog

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...

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...

The importance of university libraries   Libraries play a fundamental role in enhancing the learning experience, providing students with all the materials and services they need to improve their knowledge. With university fees reaching £9,000 a year, libraries...

The move from A-levels to university can be challenging – you might find it hard to know what you’re supposed to be doing at first. We’re here to help with our expert guide on reading lists to get you off to a great start! What’s a reading list? Studying at university...

Since the launch of ChatGPT, new generative AI tools have become a topic of much debate in higher education. Over the last year, universities have been discussing their implications, with staff working to develop guidance on how...