The Kortext blog

Exploring key findings of student engagement   What does student engagement mean? A recent report from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) looks at how students view engagement after COVID-19. Read on to find out what’s changed.  Project...

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 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...

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!   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...

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...

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...

What is the future for student assessment in the light of AI/ChatGPT?   ChatGPT is a hot topic in higher education, with concerns about how it will impact on academic integrity and student assessment. We spoke to eminent computer scientist and former...

International Women's Day (IWD) is annually on March 8th around the world to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality which is still very present in this...