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In the current landscape of UK higher education, universities are grappling with unprecedented financial challenges. The decline in international student numbers, coupled with fierce competition for domestic students and escalating operational costs, has created a perfect storm. As such, we understand that financial sustainability is a priority challenge for every university right now and that improving student continuation and retention rates has emerged as a critical strategy for ensuring financial sustainability in both the long and short term.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why this January we\u2019re offering higher education providers a bespoke Student Risk Report at no cost to your university.<\/strong><\/p>\n The report will provide a snapshot of your students who are currently at risk of early withdrawal and what student engagement looks like for your institution, as determined by our powerful StREAM algorithm.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/kortext.com\/stream\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kate-Foundry-Video.mp4″ play_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” font_icon=”I||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”85%” max_width_tablet=”85%” max_width_phone=”85%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjU5NTU1In19@” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Learn more about the report” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#16749D” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_radius=”15px” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-8048ee98-ce8c-41b5-876c-e0d5362f7c6b%22:%91%22button_bg_color__hover%22%93}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_bg_color__hover=”#2d0962″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n or complete the form below to request your report<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”20px” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_2_text_color=”#16749D” header_3_font_size=”18px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-8048ee98-ce8c-41b5-876c-e0d5362f7c6b%22:%91%22link_text_color__hover%22%93}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#2d0962″]<\/p>\n Student retention is not just about maintaining enrolment numbers; it is about ensuring student continuation throughout their studies, and it directly impacts the financial health of institutions. Each student who withdraws represents a significant loss in tuition revenue and potential future contributions. The first semester and the return in January are pivotal periods for student retention. Research shows that early withdrawal rates spike during these times, as students face the initial adjustment to university life and the challenges of returning after the winter break. High withdrawal rates can also affect a university’s reputation, making it harder to attract new students.<\/p>\n Identifying and supporting at-risk students during these critical moments can make a substantial difference in enhancing retention and continuation rates, making it essential for both immediate financial stability and long-term institutional success.<\/p>\n This is where we can help!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our risk reports have shown that on average between 80-90% of students who went onto withdraw had previously been identified as low engagers, 6-8 weeks before withdrawal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n At this pivotal point in the academic year, you can request a bespoke Student Risk Report (using the form below) to get tailored engagement insights for your university. You\u2019ll be provided with the report highlighting your students who are currently at risk of early withdrawal as determined by the StREAM algorithm<\/a><\/strong>. With this information, you can provide targeted support to these students, ensuring they receive the help they need to stay on track. You\u2019ll also receive an unambiguous proof point for the accuracy of the algorithm so that you can be 100% confident in undertaking your outreach.<\/p>\n StREAM by Kortext<\/a><\/strong> is the leading student engagement analytics platform and has been empirically proven to help improve student retention across a range of different HEPs over the last decade. From supporting a 68% reduction in student withdrawal rates at the University of Essex to achieving a \u00a3100K positive financial difference at Keele University, our record is supported by extensive evidence and peer review research.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nThe financial imperative of student retention<\/span><\/h2>\n
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