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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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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By Ellie Parker

Kortext CEO and Founder talks hybrid learning with TechRound

July 8, 2022

TechRound – the UK’s independent voice for startups – caught up with Kortext’s CEO and founder, James Gray, at Kortext’s sun-drenched Bournemouth office to discover more about his entrepreneur journey and what the future holds for hybrid learning technology. From its Bournemouth HQ, Kortext has evolved from being the first eTextbook provider trusted by UK

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Image shows student struggling to study - student mental health
By Ellie Parker

5 ways digital technology can support student mental health

June 29, 2022

Identified as one of the top strategic focus areas for UK university leaders, student mental health and wellbeing is high on the agenda in HE. Whilst it’s easy to praise some of the technological innovations being adopted across the sector, we recognise that the relationship between digital technology and mental health isn’t always a favourable

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