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Identified as one of the top strategic focus areas for UK university leaders, student mental health and wellbeing is high on the agenda in HE. Whilst it’s easy to praise some of the technological innovations being adopted across the sector, we recognise that the...

By David Kernohan, Acting Editor of Wonkhe. Ministers are demanding a return to normal, while universities are using an ever-greater range of technologies to support students - but what do those doing the teaching make of it all? David Kernohan has data from a new...

People often say: ‘I could write a book about that’, but in all honestly, who actually follows through with that phrase? To celebrate National Writing Day, I have spoken to someone who has followed through with the idea, put the work and dedication in and can stand up...

Working in the higher education sector, we’re sure you know the buzz of Freshers arriving on campus in September, feeling excited and optimistic about the journey they’re about to embark on, but often, those feelings do not last long, nor are they shared by all. ...

With less than a week to go until the nomination window for the coveted Times Higher Education Awards closes, it would be remiss to not remind you of this and show you what you could be missing out on.  The awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Higher...

Educational Technology, EdTech for short, is an industry that is incredible in every sense of the word, working to blend technology and academia together to enhance learning and educate the next generation of difference makers.  Although EdTech isn’t entirely new, the...

The challenges of textbook access, affordability and creating an inclusive learning environment   In the last 10 years, the cost of higher education has increased substantially in many countries. Whilst institutions are doing more to widen access and create a...

Following the release of UUK’s report on graduate jobs, we’re delving into the data to uncover what the future holds for the graduate job market and discuss ways in which universities can support their students to ensure the best graduate outcomes.  The progression of...

This month, we were excited to launch Kortext Arcturus, our re-engineered student learning content and engagement platform - fast, secure, intuitive and unlimited. But we’re sure you’re all wondering… Why Arcturus? At Kortext, we’re all about empowering universities...