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The issue Universities must increase the visibility of their research to demonstrate the contribution they make to the knowledge economy, improve their chances in the competition for government research funding and position themselves well to work with industry or third sector partners. What you...

The issue Universities have been submitting information to the Research Excellence Framework since January 2013. The Research Councils and Higher Education Statistics Agency are also demanding better information about research, especially on research outcomes and outputs. Many universities are...

The issue To meet the Leitch Review target of 40% of workers in 2020 having a degree or equivalent, adults already in work need access to higher education. Universities and colleges providing higher education need to engage strategically with employers and develop flexible ways to deliver courses...

The issue Universities are under greater pressure than ever to increase the diversity of their student populations by recruiting people from a variety of non-traditional backgrounds including those from ethnic minorities, schools in disadvantaged areas, students with disabilities and older students...

The issue As 90% of new jobs will require excellent digital skills, improving digital literacy (by which we mean those capabilities essential for living, learning and working in a digital society) is a key component for developing effective and employable learners. But many learners enter further...

The issue Higher student fees are changing the relationship between institutions and students. With raised student expectations, institutions need to develop innovative ways to deliver the curriculum to maintain a high level learning experience. What you can do Technology has a key role to play in...

The issue Institutions are under greater pressure than ever to provide courses that appeal to a broad mix of students and equip them for future employment. Keeping the curriculum responsive to changing demands is essential to any institution’s strategy. What you can do Planning and designing the...

The issue As 80% of people will be accessing the internet using mobile devices by 2015 1 , organisations need to embrace mobile learning quickly. By adopting mobile learning, organisations can increase student satisfaction and retention, widen participation and potentially reduce costs. What you...

The issue As part of its commitment to upgrade workforce skills, the UK government has pledged funding for 250,000 more apprenticeships over four years. Learning providers will also have greater freedom to respond to the needs of employers and learners. Work-based learning providers can rise to...

The issue Effective assessment has greater bearing on successful learning than almost any other factor. Increasing student numbers are adding to marking workloads for staff and students express more dissatisfaction with assessment and feedback than with any other aspect of their learning experience...