The Kortext blog

New decade, new opportunities with Kortext 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...

Kortext at the heart of global digital learning transition   Here at Kortext, we pride ourselves on being a 21st century learning and analytics platform, integrating into learning ecosystems around the world, helping learners, educators, publishers and librarians...

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...

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...

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...