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By Melissa Bowden

Black History Month 2023 – decolonising reading lists

October 25, 2023

In the academic year 2020/21, 39.4% of white graduates got a first class degree, compared with 20% of Black graduates, according to government statistics. While the gap between white and Black graduates achieving a first or 2:1 has narrowed (from 26.2% in 2014/15 to 18.6% in 2020/21), there is still much work to be done

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By Melissa Bowden

Kortext Premium – the future of learning, powered by AI

October 20, 2023

ChatGPT-3 was launched less than a year ago, on 30 November 2022, and since then has taken the higher education sector by storm. While no definitive statistics on student use are available yet, a freedom of information request made to Scottish universities revealed thousands of student connections to the generative AI chatbot since May. It’s

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By Amber Lovell

Navigating your first week at university 

September 20, 2023

Welcome to the exciting world of university life!   We know the first day can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, but fear not! We’ve got your back with some tremendous tips to help you make your way through your first week of lectures and seminars.   Early bird catches the… knowledge! Set your alarm clock a

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