The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Kortext Open Resources Collection: 12 months that mattered
We delve into the usage data of the Kortext Open Resources Collection over the past academic year to discover key trends in learner behaviour.
Kortext graduate toolkit – an open access collection
Explore our top five eBook picks from our new free-to-access graduate toolkit collection, focusing on soft skills that support the transition from university into the workplace.
Spotlight – PJ Hemmaway on shaping student experience
As Chief Information Officer, PJ Hemmaway is driving innovation at The University of Manchester. He shared insights on creating a sector-leading learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Spotlight – Richard Strange on harnessing technology for student success
Richard Strange, Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) at the University of Southampton, shared his thoughts on reducing complexity, increasing agility, and delivering a streamlined student experience.
We’ve enhanced Kortext study and acquire – our summer 2025 release
Our summer release 2025, that went live on the 31 July, brings transformative updates to both the study and acquire platforms.
Spotlight – Andrew Bates on Kortext fusion
Andrew Bates, Chief Product Officer at Kortext, provides exclusive insights into our latest innovation, developed in partnership with Microsoft.
A timeline of queer academia in 5 key texts
Celebrate Pride Month by exploring 5 influential texts that shaped research and expanded understanding of queer identities and experiences.
How we’re meeting accessibility standards – the European Accessibility Act
Read our blog to find out how we’ve updated our eReader to comply with EAA and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
Accessibility first – June 2025 platform enhancements
Read our latest platform update to discover the enhancements preparing us for the European Accessibility Act on 28 June 2025.