1. More time Due to the uncertainties surrounding the health and financial implications of the pandemic, many colleges will not have filled their classes by the traditional May 1 deadline. Colleges that are concerned about not meeting their numerical enrollment goals will likely be flexible in allowing students to apply, even at this late date. To […] … learn more→

In September 2019, The Guardian headlined an article “‘The way universities are run is making us ill’: inside the student mental health crisis”. We hear similar talk on all sides. Couched in the alarming vocabulary of “crisis” and “epidemic”, data presented at conferences, at staff training sessions and in the media create a sense of panic. Politicians have also […] … learn more→

When you picture a university student, you probably think of someone who recently finished school, who studies full-time, who stays in student accommodation and who is able to prioritise their studies over any other demands on their time – and you’re not alone in doing so. These are the “imagined students” that UK universities still […] … learn more→

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces many U.S. colleges and universities to move their courses online, connecting online via video is now having its moment. Family, friends, neighbors and even TV talk-show hosts are now meeting and broadcasting from home. Meanwhile, Microsoft, Google and Zoom are struggling to meet the demand for their videoconferencing services. People have long noticed, however, that […] … learn more→

Before the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses and schools to close, high school and college graduates from the Class of 2020 could have expected to graduate into the strongest job market in 50 years. Now, due to massive economic fallout, the Class of 2020 is at risk of graduating into a recession. This souring economy has important implications for more than 3.5 million students […] … learn more→

As part of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic, higher education institutions have closed their doors. But if the classrooms are empty, the courses are reorganized online and the use of videoconferencing explodes , whereas it was until now rather marginal . More or less comfortable with technology, some teachers doubt their ability to master these tools. Most also have concerns about the […] … learn more→

Australian universities have responded in a number of ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include delaying enrolments, moving semester breaks forward, abolishing late payment fees and moving courses online. Engaging students in online content is easier said than done. Research shows results can improve with the use of techniques such as shortening content and making it more […] … learn more→

Shortly after high school graduation, young adults find themselves amongst many career opportunities to pursue, that the choice of what to do next in life is often overwhelming and daunting. Choosing a career early in life is very important. Nevertheless, the path to achieving that career goal is not always a straight line. Go to […] … learn more→

As schools, colleges, and universities around the world are shutting down in-person classes due to the uncontrolled spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and instructional staff are transitioning to online learning. It is, now more than ever, clear that society needs flexible and resilient education systems, as it turns out that the future can be […] … learn more→

Just 12 months ago the idea of universities supporting their local communities – “being civic” – seemed eminently sensible. It is now critical. In February 2019, Sheffield Hallam University – like many other institutions – signed up to putting in place a Civic University Agreement, a pledge that committed us to prioritise the economy and quality of life […] … learn more→