Drawing on social closure theory, this study achieved a deep understanding of the
perceptions and experiences of the first cohort of candidates passing through the Thuthuka …

The diverse range of academic, social and cultural challenges experienced by Asian
students when studying at Western universities is well documented. This research involved …

In the Australian university context, Academic Language and Learning (ALL) entails
advisors working with academics and students to enhance learning. It is a relatively new …

As Australian higher education institutions seek to internationalise and increase enrolments
of international students, the student experience is crucial for ensuring a sustainable future …

University students frequently use campus Facebook Confessions pages to engage with
their peers about their university experiences. This article explores the utility of Confessions …

Abstract Learning Advisors (LAs) are uniquely well-placed to discover what lies behind
students' difficulties with reading and writing for their discipline subjects, and these insights …

The following account tells the story of a small funding grant that launched a university-
based arts project in which 40 university student volunteers designed and painted 68 …

Online academic skills support in higher education and the ways that students use such
support is seldom researched.“Ask a Question” is part of one Australian university's online …

Increasing numbers of second-language (L2) students are enrolling in intensive Master of
Professional Accounting (MPA) programmes offered by universities all around the world …

Many university students, both native and non-native speakers of English, seek ongoing
discipline-based academic writing support. However, this type of support within the …