More investment in extracurricular activities will pay off for universities

Extra-curricular activities now ‘more important’ to university applications

Most admissions staff believe achievements outside the classroom are more important to gaining a university place than 10 years ago, a new study says

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15 January

The student experience should be awesome!

Universities should do all they can to expand students’ horizons by exposing them to the transcendentally vast, says Andy Tix

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5 April

Interdisciplinary research should be central to student experience

Enormous efforts to increase links between research fields have failed to consider how undergraduates can also benefit and contribute, says Stephanie Marshall

By Stephanie Marshall

27 August

Marketers should oversee the student experience to graduation and beyond

Why shouldn’t marketing staff have ongoing input into the brand perception they work so hard to cultivate among prospects, asks Victoria O’Malley

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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by wfuller on February 26, 2024 - 10:58am

A vital role to play for Students' Unions in this too. Student owned spaces for student run activity to increase belonging and student success.

#2 Submitted by wfuller on February 26, 2024 - 10:58am

A vital role to play for Students' Unions in this too. Student owned spaces for student run activity to increase belonging and student success.

More investment in extracurricular activities will pay off for universities

Opportunities that enhance employability and the student experience will boost both enrolments and donations, says Robert Phillips

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More investment in extracurricular activities will pay off for universities

Opportunities that enhance employability and the student experience will boost both enrolments and donations, says Robert Phillips

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The student experience should be awesome!

Interdisciplinary research should be central to student experience

Marketers should oversee the student experience to graduation and beyond

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