By Amber Lovell

Neurodivergence in Higher Education

August 1, 2022

Higher education can be difficult at the best of times, especially if there is something that students feel can hold them back.  Supporting neurodiversity Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain works and interprets information. It highlights what we’ve known all along – people think about things differently, people have different interests and motivations

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By Amber Lovell

Access and Accessibility 

July 27, 2022

With just weeks to go until 610,000 university applicants find out whether they’ve secured their place at uni, we’re voyaging further into our exploration of how instant and equitable access to eTextbooks can benefit students and their institutions. Whilst we all know that equitable access is beneficial, to some it is still seen as a

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By Amber Lovell

Your summer reading list

July 19, 2022

Reading is great – in more ways than we think. We obviously know that it’s important to read your textbooks so that you have a good grasp of what’s going on in class, but did you know that reading recreationally outside of your studies is really good for you? How good? Good enough to help

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By Amber Lovell

Studying with Kortext

July 19, 2022

We know you’re enjoying your summer holidays; exams have been and gone and studying is the last thing on your mind, but it’s never too early to be prepared for your next year of uni. Preparing early could be the key to your success. Finding a study method that works well for you is invaluable

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Image shows student struggling with cost of living
By Ellie Parker

From ‘cost of living’ to ‘cost of learning’ crisis

July 12, 2022

The NUS has this week revealed the true extent of student hardship in its latest survey which highlights how learning is yet another casualty of the ongoing cost of living crisis. Students struggling financially, says NUS A survey of 3,500 university students, college students and apprentices across the UK paints a concerning picture, with 3

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By Amber Lovell

The Textbook Problem and How to Solve It

July 8, 2022

This blog was written by Rod Bristow, who has worked internationally in assessment, qualifications and publishing for 40 years. Rod was President, Global Online Learning & UK at Pearson and is Past President of the Publishers Association. He is Visiting Professor at the UCL Institute of Education, an academy and college trustee, and advises education

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