Generally, many students discover that it is hard to find an equilibrium between their
academic work and their day-to-day lives. With the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions were …

Based on qualitative data generated during a faculty development program for teachers of
first-year students at a Danish business school, we explore teachers' reflections about …

Previous research on broadening participation in higher education and Science Technology
Engineering and Math has inadequately examined the role of place. This article explores the …

An example of a long term strategic development aimed at improving first year student
engagement and retention in an Australian-based university is presented. One innovative …

Despite vast research on transitioning to higher education and student diversity, little
longitudinal evidence exists of how individual differences of first-year students predict their …

This research explores the social engagement experiences of disabled students in higher
education (HE) in Ireland. It focused on the barriers and enablers to their engagement …

Students' adjustment to the university environment is an important factor in predicting
university outcomes and is crucial to their future achievements. University support to …

Knowledge of research methods is regarded as crucial for the UK economy and workforce.
However, research methods teaching is viewed as a challenging area for lecturers and …

Objectives A Gateway to Medicine programme, developed in partnership between a further
and higher education setting and implemented to increase the socioeconomic diversity of …

The production of high quality academic writing often represents a challenge for students in
bridging courses. Often, students lack frequently assumed background skills and …