Author
Mike Kerrigan
Head of Research and Insights (Access and Participation)
Mike Kerrigan is Head of Research and Insights (Access and Participation) at Nottingham Trent University.
6 pieces
Newest first, since February 2017
· Analysis
Entry tariffs don’t tell us the whole story
There are clear differences in outcomes between A level and BTEC students who in theory have equivalent grades. Mike Kerrigan is basking in the dashboard light
· Analysis
Students who lead and serve other students have better outcomes
We used to think that students spending time taking part in extracurricular activities were not spending enough time studying. Mike Kerrigan and Laura Guiver have contrary evidence
With Laura Guiver
· Comment
To address gaps in outcomes we need to interrogate the data
Understanding the factors influencing students success in graduate jobs requires going beyond the aggregated analysis, says Mike Kerrigan
· Comment
Are we really all back on campus?
Mike Kerrigan and Ed Foster find that fewer students are on campus this year, but other trends are in line with previous years. What’s going on?
With Ed Foster
· Analysis
Demonstrating the link between sports and student success
Mike Kerrigan shows how data on participation in campus sports exhibits a strong correlation with student academic success
· Data
Differential offer rates do not necessarily indicate bias in admissions
Differential offer rates to groups of students have been cited as evidence of bias in admissions, but the truth may be far more mundane, argues Mike Kerrigan.