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The Student Engagement Blog
Build Community. Drive Retention.
May 24 2023
The first year is critical to engage your students in the long-term. Make sure you provide them with an experience that will encourage them to stay and enjoy their studies by giving them the tools they need to succeed.
May 24 2023
As a higher education institution, how can you deliver a service that students can both enjoy and succeed in? Learn how to engage them before they even start their academic journey and ensure they...
May 3 2023
The end-of-year exams are coming. Stress, lack of sleep, anxiety… Students (and institutions!) are put to the test during this most demanding time of the year. It is your responsibility to guide them...
May 2 2023
Hours of study, working on assignments, taking exams, planning their professional future… Being a student is not always easy!
April 10 2023
Why are your students coming to study in your institution? What makes them stay and graduate? How do they become successful professionals? In the answers to these questions, we can find one common...
April 4 2023
This probably won’t come as a shock, but email no longer seems to be the most effective way of communicating with students. The average open rate of emails in education is just over 30%. As the open...
April 3 2023
Alumni engagement is one of the best ways for institutions to maintain and nurture relationships with previous graduates to build a strong professional network. Alumni engagement strategies should...
March 29 2023
Recently, we have seen the introduction of many digital tools within the education sector.
March 27 2023
Why write about mental health in higher education The mental health and well-being of young people in Europe is a high concern. In Europe, 40% of students experience mental health issues and...
March 1 2023
Student mental health is at the heart of today’s concerns in higher education. Indeed, the rising drop-out rates as well as the anxiety and depressive symptoms are increasing. Factors such as the...
March 1 2023
40% of Students in Higher Education in Europe Experience Mental Health Issues
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March 1 2023
Mental health and well-being are essential to a happy and healthy student life. Students face stress and pressure on a daily basis, and their mental health can suffer greatly because of it.
February 28 2023
It can be hard for institutions to develop a modern communication strategy that meets their goals. As a matter of fact:
February 27 2023
As we are starting a new year, we are all facing cold, fatigue, the aftermath of Christmas euphoria… February is hard on all of us, students included. What do they need to stay motivated until the...
February 14 2023
Only 14% of students in the UK report having low anxiety. This is what a study of postgraduate researchers at more than 100 institutions shows. Also, a survey by the Association for University and...
February 7 2023
Student engagement is vital for a successful educational journey. An engaged student is likelier to thrive in a learning environment as they are interested, involved, and focused in their studies.
January 31 2023
A lot is expected of students throughout their time in college. After the initial buzz of starting life in further education, the challenge for the institution is to ensure their students remain...
January 4 2023
The challenges institutions face in providing an experience that both attracts and retains students constantly evolve. Today's students are the most technologically advanced in the history of...
December 19 2022
Improving Student Retention rates is vital for institutions. An alarming number of students don't make it to their graduation after dropping out of college or university, usually within the first...
November 28 2022
Student Retention is a huge challenge in the lead-up to the December break. Data has shown that institutions report increased student dropout rates after the holidays. There are many reasons why...
November 10 2022
As a Higher Education institution, one of your main objectives should be to contribute to the success of all your students but how do you achieve it in today’s post-pandemic education?
September 23 2022
You are most likely aware that when an institution utilises the student voice it leads to great things for both you and your students. The University of Huddersfield is just one of the most...
September 22 2022
This may not come as a surprise, but the more students are engaged with the institution and the learning community, the more likely they are to succeed. However, establishing a culture of engagement...
August 30 2022
This probably won’t come as a shock, but email no longer seems to be the most effective way of communicating with students. The average open rate of emails in education is just over 30% at this...
August 30 2022
Students are the lifeblood of education and it is vital that they are engaged throughout their time at university. An engaged student is someone who is connected, invested and passionate about...
August 25 2022
Author: Anthony Phillips, Country Manager UK @ Ready Education Higher Education has always been one of the most interesting industries to me, which is one of the reasons I joined Ready Education at...
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