Why resilience is key for our students and our systems
Higher Education mental health specialist Géraldine Dufour says innovation is needed across student support and says both a ‘whole university approach’ and data are vital to support evidence-based change. Rising concerns about student finance, the growth in student debt, the impact of the pandemic and the current cost-of-living crisis are all factors alongside the focus on student […]
Mind the gap – is your institution missing opportunities with wellbeing data?
To succeed, HE leaders must ensure data is put at the heart of student services provision, said Government advisor Professor Edward Peck CBE in a special report published this spring. We asked a panel of experts for their take on his answer to delivering more scalable and responsive wellbeing solutions. Better student wellbeing and reduced pressure […]
So what’s next for the en suite education generation?
Higher education residential accommodation has radically altered in a generation. Students’ expectations don’t just stop at improving the quality of personal space. They want more from shared university facilities and study areas, say our panel of experts. The past decade has seen a sea-change in student accommodation with market demand driving unprecedented investment in residential facilities. […]
Innovation in Higher Education Report
Unveiling the Future of Higher Education: A New Report from Kinetic Voices In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, “innovation” is not just a buzzword; it’s the fuel that drives progress and growth. Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of our latest report: Innovation in Higher Education as part of Kinetic Voices. This comprehensive study […]
The competing priorities of commercial and academic delivery: Is there an answer?
It’s a long-standing competition: the race between the university commercial teams and academic staff. The former focuses on generating revenue, while the latter is all about teaching and research. And these goals can sometimes feel irreconcilable. “It’s complex to exist commercially in an institution with a matrix of departments of hierarchy and importance,” says Rachael Lee, Membership […]
Unlocking Success: How does technology enhance campus events?
It’s common knowledge that universities are under more pressure than ever to generate revenue, so commercialising their underutilised and often unique spaces seems like a smart and simple way. But with conferences and events being complex offerings, with countless moving parts and considerations, it’s easier said than done. Getting the right technology in place can […]
Maximising Campus Potential: 5 Innovative Strategies for Commercialising University Spaces
Recent years have seen a seismic shift in how we work and live, and universities are no exception to this change. With more and more higher education institutions finding themselves at a pivotal juncture, they are re-evaluating their spaces amidst evolving demands. And as the traditional landscape of office and retail spaces transforms, academic institutions […]
Campus to Conference: Transforming University Spaces
The highs and lows of hosting conferences in UK universities Universities have all the ingredients to host successful conferences, from the unique infrastructure to accommodate large groups of attendees, to a wide variety of interesting, inspiring spaces. Although for around a third of the year, while most students are enjoying their summer break, those spaces are largely unused, […]
