British students with long commutes more likely to drop out
A recent study into the progression rates at six London universities has found that travel time plays a significant role in students dropping out....
Championing a safe, healthy and inclusive HE sector for students
From the Global Student Living Conference 2019. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
https://vimeo.com/349052867
The Office for...
Attempts made to suppress student vote in America
In the 2018 US midterm elections, a 40.3% turnout of 10 million students cast their ballots and helped the Democratic Party to take control...
The role of wellbeing & community in uni marketing & recruitment
From the Global Student Living Conference 2019. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
https://vimeo.com/369313899
Emma Leech is...
Melbourne student becomes Australia’s youngest ever mayor
A university student in Victoria has been elected as the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea. Emilia Lisa Sterjova has been a Melbourne councillor...
Disabled British students drop out through lack of support
With increasing rates of disabled students dropping out, a recent report by the Office for Students (OfS) has criticised institutions on their ‘inadequate’ support...
What new students and their parents really worry about
From the Global Student Living Conference 2019. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
https://vimeo.com/369288480
Endsleigh Insurance has...
26% of Belfast students in the dark about STI testing options
A study into the standards of sexual health services at UK universities has found that 11% of students do not know where to get...
Chinese students barred from Australian uni elections
The Age reports that international students have been banned from contesting student elections at one of Victoria's top universities.
Amid rising concerns among politicians...
The impact of exercise on student wellbeing
Student wellbeing has been a hot
topic in the higher education sector for a while now, and for good reason.
Earlier this year a poll
of almost...