Blogs

Universities need to consider the impact of cleanliness

17 May 2013 by Clemmie Robinson

Universities need to consider the impact of cleanliness in attracting consumer-savvy students and increasing retention explains Andy Vaughan, MD of Resource GB

Blended Learning Central to University Education in Ireland

03 May 2013 by Ellucian

The increased use of e-learning as a tool in universities can never fully replace lecturer-student contact and institutions need to maintain a blended learning model.

Internationalisation of UK Universities Remains Key to Competitiveness and Economic Growth

03 May 2013 by Ellucian

At Ellucian's recent User Group Conference, Professor Colin Grant, a leading UK Pro Vice Chancellor explained that it's imperative that the UK higher education system becomes more international for the development of UK graduates.

Recruiting innovation

23 Apr 2013 by Clemmie Robinson

Ollie Whitehouse, associate director at NCC Group, discusses the benefits of diversifying the recruitment process

Education and the network: not another brick in the wall

27 Mar 2013 by Clemmie Robinson

Marcus Jewell, head of Western Europe, Brocade explains why we are still a few steps away from virtual learning

The Great University Challenge

27 Mar 2013 by Clemmie Robinson

Robert Saxby, Director of Consulting, ImprovIT discusses how technology can help HEIs attract and retain students

BYOD: 1995 Was a Very Good Year

22 Mar 2013 by Cherwell Software

Are UK HE students now your boss? I thought they were clients, customers. I recently heard someone say they should be partners of the IT department. When did this all start? In 1995.

Preparing graduates for a knowledge-based economy

05 Mar 2013 by Ellucian

At the British Council’s Going Global Conference this week, the importance of knowledge-based economies for 21st century nations is the main theme. A key focus is the role of the higher education system in developing a highly skilled workforce to help create and maintain this type of economy. John Butler, VP, Ellucian discusses the role that higher education institutions play in building this type of economy and why the way universities provide tuition is vital to the creation of a knowledge-wealthy workforce.