As coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) continues to disrupt pretertiary education
provision and examinations in the United Kingdom, urgent consideration must be given to …

In recent years a growing body of literature has emerged relating to what may be termed
'student geographies'. In synthesising this literature pertinent to the geographies of higher …

Social support is consistently associated with positive outcomes for students, in terms of
wellbeing and academic achievement. For first year students, social support offers a way to …

Most international students need to write essays and reports for exams and coursework, but
writing good academic English is one of the most demanding tasks students face. This new …

While study success and completion rates are important issues in educational policy,
research highlights the particular relevance of the first year in higher education (HE) for …

Whilst new friendships and an active social life are commonly discussed features of 'being a
student', there is limited empirical research that has quantitatively studied the contribution …

Student transition into higher education can set the foundation for success at university.
However, some students, perhaps in increasing numbers, find this transition difficult. This …

The demands and pressures during the first study year at university are likely to arouse a
variety of emotions among students. Nevertheless, there are very few studies on the role of …

This report was commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for England
(HEFCE). It explores why different types of student achieve different outcomes in UK higher …

The transition to higher education and the initial phase of studying play a crucial role in
future educational decisions and academic development. To successfully manage this …