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ICYMI: In our latest impact story, we speak to Rebecca O’Hare, Assistant Director (Residence Life & Accommodation Office) at the University of Leeds to find out how participating in the International Student Barometer has provided much-needed insights that allow staff to create working strategies that significantly improve students’ positive feedback scores on their accommodation, living standards, and more.  ➡ https://lnkd.in/e4VU4ZKS #Etio #ElevatingEducation #ISB

Our team has been travelling around the UK, working with dedicated universities to gather authentic student reviews. The reviews help universities: ✅ Enhance internal benchmarking ✅ Improve the student experience ✅ Support marketing & recruitment efforts Each review, provided by real university students, will determine the winners of 12 sought-after Whatuni Student Choice Awards categories, which will be announced on Wednesday 21 May in London. Early insights into the 2025 review collection are in! 🔹 22,300+ student reviews submitted so far 🔹 92 institutions are actively participating in on-campus review collection, with more engaging digitally 🔹 Regional trends emerging: Greater London, South-East England & West Midlands lead in review volume, while North-East England, East Midlands & Wales show the highest average satisfaction scores Check out more insights in the graphic below and learn more about the 2025 WUSCAs here: https://hubs.li/Q034tSrj0 #WUSCAs #highereducation #studentexperience

We have published a set of resources from our Student Engagement Festival, which was hosted online on 14-18 October. The five-day event explored the importance of relationships and connections, the role of effective collaboration, the value to students of a range of engagement options and strategies to help to understand power imbalances. Our speakers included the University of Westminster's Tom Lowe, Sheffield Hallam University's Jill LeBihan, the Highlands & Islands Students' Association's Aimee Cuthbert, the University of Exeter's Professor Nicky King, the University of Leicester's Dr. Tosha Nembhard SFHEA FWES, Imperial College London's Dr Camille B. Kandiko Howson, Birmingham City University's Professor Matt O'Leary, the University of Wolverhampton's Dr Jenni Jones, Loughborough University's Dr Susana Monserrat Revillo and Dr Yanning Yang, and the University of Southampton's Emily Bastable, FHEA, Tegan Alexander-Prewett and Jo Holmes. The full set of resources is available to QAA Members on the Membership Resources website: https://lnkd.in/ez5YbDtN

Manchester's Hidden Gem: The Value of Certificates in Higher Education Manchester, a city in the northwest of England, is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant academic community. Home to some of the world's top universities, Manchester is a hub for higher education, attracting students from all over the globe. As the education landscape continues to evolve, one often-overlooked aspect of higher education has emerged as a valuable asset for students: certificates. A Stepping Stone to Further Study or Career Advancement Certificates are short-term, specialized programs that provide students with a focused area of expertise. In Manchester, ... > Readmore https://lnkd.in/es8DCY6n

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: New Award for the upcoming 2025 ENA’s✨ New to the 2025 ENA’s! The Liverpool Hope Prize; Outstanding Achievement for Social Mobility will celebrate an institution or an individual from the FE or Sixth Form sector which have championed, encouraged or engaged in promoting social mobility, diversity or attainment to Higher Education for students (of any age) from lower or fixed income backgrounds. This will also include students from families who have never previously engaged in or experienced education in the University or Higher Education sector in the North of England or United Kingdom. This award, which will offer a cash prize of £1000 and a unique ENA trophy, will promote and encourage actions, schemes or outstanding initiatives by individuals or organisations to encourage, promote and practice social mobility from the Sixth Form and FE sectors. The nominees will reflect the ethos of Liverpool Hope University and focus on evidence of commitment to change and in particular, a wider commitment to improve the experience and life of students through access or attainment into tertiary education. Follow this link for more information https://lnkd.in/exUfxCu

Latest from FE News: Adjusting To Uni Life in The UK as An International Student: Moving to the UK from a different country can be a significant change, especially if you are a student who has never lived outside of… Adjusting To Uni Life in The UK as An International Student was published on FE News by Stephen Kellie #HENews Read more here:

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Think you’ll qualify for in-state tuition by living in one state for a while? 🏠 For most international students, that’s not the case. Out-of-state tuition rates often remain unchanged throughout your studies. 🌍 Plan accordingly to manage your budget, and make the most of your international education journey! #InternationalStudents #StudyAbroad #TuitionTips #CollegeBudget #OutOfState #EducationCosts #StudySmart #MindfulPlanning #UniversityLife #studyinusa #studentid

Wondering which universities we partner with for international student transfers? At #StudentTransferExperts, we currently partner with Concordia St. Paul and New Mexico State University, both of which offer a wide range of hybrid programs featuring Day-1 CPT. So what are you waiting for? Let’s find the right fit for your academic goals together. Book your consultation today - studenttransferexperts.com

IADT's Academic Planning Office welcomed Dr Deirdre Goggin (MTU Extended Campus & RPL Project Lead) to share her expertise in the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning policies in Irish HEIs. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/eHE9v4Ax #RPL can be used to accredit the relevant knowledge, skills and insights gained through work and life to gain access, advanced entry and module exemption in Higher Education. Want to learn more about how RPL works? https://lnkd.in/eWCih6MW Thinking of applying to #IADT through RPL? See https://lnkd.in/e2y7XCKZ Pictured L-R: Dr Andrew Power, Registrar; Carmel Kelly, Assistant Registrar & Head of Student and Academic Affairs; Dr Deirdre Goggin, MTU RPL Project Lead; Dr Selina Guinness, Head of Teaching and Learning & IADT RPL Project Lead; Louisa Keogh, Lifelong Learning Officer; David Smith, President of IADT.