The Impact of AI on Student Placement Applications
AI is reshaping student placement applications, requiring universities to balance technological advantages with ethical awareness, authenticity, and digital literacy support.
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International Student Aspirations Increasingly Align With The Skills Needed To Propel UK Growth, ApplyBoard’s Internal Data Shows
International student interest in UK courses surged in late 2024 and early 2025, with growing demand for Health, Engineering, and Science fields driving trends.
Cathedralic Higher Education
UK higher education institutions must balance short-term survival with long-term strategic planning to sustain their mission for future generations.
AI for everyone – but not everything
Students seek clarity on AI use in assessments, urging universities to provide consistent policies and transparent engagement to reduce anxiety.
The holy grail of credit transfer?
The challenges of credit transfer in the UK mirror those in the US, highlighting systemic barriers that require proactive, sector-wide reform.
Freckles – or something else?
The government must critically assess whether the post-2012 higher education market serves the public interest or prioritizes private profit.
To stick or pivot? TEF 3.0 and the future of quality
The OfS must shift from baseline assessments to continuous enhancement, fostering innovation and sector autonomy through a "fremragende" approach.
Solving the continuation challenge with engagement analytics
Universities using student engagement analytics are improving continuation rates, effectively targeting at-risk students with early interventions and support.
You may not know this example of translation research, but it will have changed your life . . .
Arguably, the most recognisable example of translational research in recent years was the swift development and rollout of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. The world was waiting for this research to meet its real-world ambition. Many members of the public would recognise that some of this research was undertaken at Oxford…
Ask not what you can do for engineering…
The UK’s school curriculum neglects engineering, missing an opportunity to develop creativity, practical skills, and inclusive, real-world learning.