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The Student Engagement Blog
Build Community. Drive Retention.
March 5 2024
From the first days until graduation, the student journey is paved with excitement, discovery and challenges. To name a few: going through the information overload of the onboarding process, leaving home, adapting to a new learning environment with more autonomy, taking exams, facing academic...
January 3 2024
📣 Our Student Engagement Hub is live! The Hub is a place where we are sharing our most successful resources, testimonials, advice and best practices for engaging your students. In January, we are...
January 2 2024
We are excited to share the news of Steve Pawlish joining our team as Chief Technical Officer.
December 18 2023
The Ready Education team is beyond excited to welcome Susan McQueeny-Scholes as our new Chief Marketing Officer.
November 23 2023
On November 20th, we hosted a webinar in partnership with UCISA and the University of Birmingham. Our objective was to address the growing European student crisis. To meet this goal, Cherry Doyle,...
November 13 2023
Our student crisis series is coming to an end! In our last article, we will focus on the student housing crisis. We’ll see how it impacts student well-being and engagement and we’ll share concrete...
November 6 2023
“The cost of living crisis has brought students to their knees, with almost a third living off £50 a month after paying rent and bills1”. One of the aspects of the student crisis we’ve been talking...
November 3 2023
We are delighted to share the exciting news of Jean Teillon joining our team as Chief Product Officer.
October 30 2023
Mental health decline, miscommunication, increasing academic pressure… We have observed a number of alarming trends in the higher education sector over the past few years. And it’s not over. Student...
October 26 2023
We are absolutely delighted to introduce Chris Sanders as Ready Education's new Chief Financial Officer.
October 23 2023
Our student crisis series continues. Today, we will focus on academic pressure. How is it affecting student mental health, outcomes and engagement? Read more below.
October 16 2023
Welcome to the third chapter of our student crisis series. This week, we’ll talk about miscommunication. How can institutions implement the right student information system and strategy to meet...
October 9 2023
Last week, we introduced the student crisis happening all across Europe. We’ll be diving into the different aspects of this crisis over the next couple of months. Our focus for today: student mental...
October 6 2023
We recently released figures highlighting a number of alarming trends within the Higher Education sector, suggesting an emerging student crisis across Europe. We identified six main areas that...
September 7 2023
In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the integration of technology has become crucial for higher education institutions. The digital transformation in education is impacting the whole industry....
August 25 2023
How can the school leadership team improve processes and operations to build the most engaging and enriching student experience possible?
August 21 2023
Communication and transparency are vital factors that contribute to the overall student experience.
August 11 2023
Student well-being has become a top priority in recent years. What strategies can you implement to promote student well-being?
August 7 2023
Foster a sense of community and engagement to enhance the student experience in higher education.
August 1 2023
Today marks an important milestone in the history of Ready Education. We’re excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Jim Brigadier.
July 31 2023
How academic excellence is linked to more than just high grades and outstanding performance.
July 24 2023
The enrolment process is the first step in a student's academic journey. Here are ways to improve the process and student experience.
July 11 2023
Discover the key elements to boost student engagement and enhance your institution's digital transformation strategies for a better student experience.
June 15 2023
How can you provide the best student career support possible to prepare your students for their professional futures? As a higher education institution, it is your responsibility to support students...
May 24 2023
The first year is critical to engage your students in the long-term. Make sure you provide them with an experience that will encourage them to stay and enjoy their studies by giving them the tools...
May 3 2023
The end-of-year exams are coming. Stress, lack of sleep, anxiety… Students (and institutions!) are put to the test during this most demanding time of the year. You are responsible for preparing them...
May 2 2023
Hours of study, working on assignments, taking exams, planning their professional future… Being a student is not always easy! How can you improve your student support services?
April 10 2023
Why are your students coming to study in your institution? What makes them stay and graduate? How do they become successful professionals? In the answers to these questions, we can find one common...
April 4 2023
This probably won’t come as a shock, but email no longer seems to be the most effective way of communicating with students. The average open rate of emails in education is just over 30%. As the open...
April 3 2023
Alumni engagement is one of the best ways for institutions to maintain and nurture relationships with previous graduates to build a strong professional network. Alumni engagement strategies should...
March 29 2023
Recently, we have seen the introduction of many digital tools within the education sector. Some can be used to solve the main communication challenges higher education institutions are facing.
March 27 2023
Why write about mental health in higher education The mental health and well-being of young people in Europe is a high concern. In Europe, 40% of students experience mental health issues and...
March 1 2023
Student mental health is at the heart of today’s concerns in higher education. Indeed, the rising drop-out rates as well as the anxiety and depressive symptoms are increasing. Factors such as the...
March 1 2023
40% of Students in Higher Education in Europe Experience Mental Health Issues
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March 1 2023
Mental health and well-being are essential to a happy and healthy student life. Students face stress and pressure on a daily basis, and their mental health can suffer greatly because of it.
February 28 2023
It can be hard for institutions to develop a modern communication strategy that meets their goals. As a matter of fact:
February 27 2023
As we are starting a new year, we are all facing cold, fatigue, the aftermath of Christmas euphoria… February is hard on all of us, students included. What do they need to stay motivated until the...
February 14 2023
Only 14% of students in the UK report having low anxiety. This is what a study of postgraduate researchers at more than 100 institutions shows. Also, a survey by the Association for University and...
January 31 2023
A lot is expected of students throughout their time in college. After the initial buzz of starting life in further education, the challenge for the institution is to ensure their students remain...
January 4 2023
The challenges institutions face in providing an experience that both attracts and retains students constantly evolve. Today's students are the most technologically advanced in the history of...
November 10 2022
As a Higher Education institution, one of your main objectives should be to contribute to the success of all your students but how do you achieve it in today’s post-pandemic education?
September 23 2022
You are most likely aware that when an institution utilises the student voice it leads to great things for both you and your students. The University of Huddersfield is just one of the most...
August 30 2022
This probably won’t come as a shock, but email no longer seems to be the most effective way of communicating with students. The average open rate of emails in education is just over 30% at this...
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