Life Chances

UK Student Wellbeing: highlights from a thought provoking conversation by a panel of experts from a diverse set of UK HEIs who share share their thoughts on how both staff and students can thrive; what they learned of their own resilience and that of their colleagues; and finally what messages would pass on to Vice-Chancellors.

Professor Jean-Noël Ezingeard, Vice-Chancellor, University of Roehampton discusses the importance of out-of-hours and off campus support with Professor Cliff Allan, Studiosity UK Academic Advisory Board member

Sir Eric Thomas talks to Julia Hartley-Brewer, presenter of talkRADIO’s weekday breakfast show, about the plight of students mid pandemic and that 40% have seriously considered dropping out.

Experts from universities in the UK and Australia and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) discuss the critical topic of academic integrity in the UK - how we can support staff and students, how to embed academic integrity within the learning journey, and advice for institutions to work holistically in order to support academic integrity and stamp out contract cheating companies.

Professor Petra Wend discusses her thoughts on how universities can provide opportunities for all, and highlights of her academic career.

University partner interview with Professor Marilyn Holness, OBE, University of Roehampton: Part 2: Student engagement and student support

University partner interview with Professor Marilynn Holness, OBE, University of Roehampton: Part 1: Career highlights, charity involvement & proud mum

Prof Jonathan Powles reflects on the role of universities in modern society, his own academic career path, plus sterling advice for those starting out.

Professor Cliff Allan talks about what inspired him to enter the academic world and the importance of universities in modern society.

Gavin Clinch, Head of Online Learning (Student Experience) at IT Sligo shares insights into IT Sligo’s background, their remote teaching response to the emergency COVID-19 situation, the role of their new Online Student Advisors and alternative assessments to invigilated exams.