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Now is not the time to embrace the power of positive thinking
As the Office for Students warns against “optimism bias” in universities’ annual financial returns, Debbie McVitty wonders if the HE sector can find hope in difficult times
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The places that are thriving make good use of their graduates
Data on the graduate premium in the UK’s regions suggests some struggle to make the most of graduate-level skills. Debbie McVitty tries to work out what’s going on
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Setting the curve 5 – navigating technology adoption in the academic community
University staff might want to develop their use of technology but struggle to make the time. Jo Midgley and Emily McIntosh reflect on what it takes to make technology change meaningful
With Jo Midgley and Emily McIntosh
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Setting the curve 4 – the contours of the generative AI debate
Will generative AI stop students from thinking or help them do it better? Educators are split – but Kelly Coate calls for calm
With Kelly Coate
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Setting the curve 3 – do students know what is expected of them in their engagement with technology?
Universities might have big plans for digital learning and teaching, but students don’t always receive the memo. Bethan Dudas calls for joined-up thinking
With Bethan Dudas
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Setting the curve 2 – how can technology support institutional goals for student success?
Educators are confident technology can support student success goals. Tony Moss and Keith McLay explain how that works in practice
With Antony Moss and Keith McLay
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Setting the curve 6 – moving forward with institutional digital transformation
What works (and what doesn’t) in institutional digital transformation? We have some wise words from Jisc chief executive Heidi Fraser-Krauss
With Heidi Fraser-Krauss
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Setting the curve 1 – how universities are deploying technology for learning, teaching, and student success
Wonkhe and Kortext have surveyed educators and talked to sector leaders to explore the post-Covid landscape for digitally enabled higher education. Spoiler: pedagogy drives technology
With Danielle George and James Gray
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Financial struggles make it harder for students to connect and engage in their university community
New research from Wonkhe and Pearson finds connections between students’ financial struggles, wellbeing, and academic progress. Gail Capper and Debbie McVitty report the findings
With Gail Capper
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Maintaining impartiality on free speech could be the Office for Students’ biggest regulatory challenge yet
Arif Ahmed, OfS director for freedom of speech and academic freedom says he has no interest in culture wars. Debbie McVitty wonders whether the regulator can realistically be neutral
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Having the conversation with students about learning engagement and data analytics
Students have views on how learning engagement data should be collected, analysed and used. Michelle Craig and Debbie McVitty share findings of new research from Wonkhe and Solutionpath
With Michelle Craig
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To win public investment, universities must earn it, says UUK
As heads of institution gathered in Manchester for UUK conference, political stormclouds were gathering. Debbie McVitty finds out what Universities UK’s plan is to restore universities’ fortunes
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Level 3 results are a lightning rod for anxiety about the status of university
Debbie McVitty argues that doomful media stories about the state of universities reflect wider cultural angst
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Will student number controls for underperforming courses actually improve quality?
Debbie McVitty thinks through the next steps for government measures to restrict student recruitment on the basis of quality
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What makes a higher education curriculum fit for the future?
Mark Andrews and Debbie McVitty introduce new Wonkhe/Adobe research with university leaders exploring the changing curriculum and how universities are making their aspirations for curriculum change a reality
With Mark Andrews
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Student feedback – when the breakfast of champions becomes a bitter pill
Some written comments from students can be upsetting to academics teaching on modules. Debbie McVitty empathises
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Government rejection of legislation will not be the last word on universities’ duty of care
The duty of care debate has shown the work that needs to be done on student support. Universities will take that seriously, argues Debbie McVitty
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We’re asking questions about curriculum transformation
Curriculum change is everywhere – and Wonkhe and Adobe want to know what’s going on. Mark Andrews and Debbie McVitty introduce a new investigation into how universities are making their ambitions for their students a rea
With Mark Andrews
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The Labour Party is in the market for higher education funding ideas
Debbie McVitty speculates about what Labour strategists might be thinking about as they shop for a new HE funding policy
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Doing student voice properly is really hard work
Student representation means being prepared for inconvenience. Debbie McVitty thinks through what it takes to set student leaders up to succeed