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After 16 years of being independent, we now take a bigger step forward, having been acquired by THE, one of the biggest data insights and ranking organisations in the world. Together we are looking at new and exciting ways we can make more of data insights and reaching wider global audiences, through for example the new THE student panel.
New Programme Development: A Three Stage Process
Our in-house experts look at the three-stage process of developing new courses or products at a university. These points were covered in detail in our University Market Insight Webinar in November.
Testing New and Innovative Courses Webinar – Key Learnings
Our University Market Insight webinar series kicked off in November with Northumbria University’s Kirsty Jameson and Simon Moll. Joined by our own, Christine Pickup, the pair shared their experiences of the journey Northumbria are on to create a more robust and evidence-based new programme development (NPD) process at the institution. Their advice centred around developing a continuous communication and engagement strategy with key stakeholders, both academic and professional staff.
Is the increase in average international fees higher than usual? – Examining the Evidence
Christine Pickup responds to and analyses an article (Average overseas fee for UK master’s rises by almost £1K) recently published in the THE, featuring the results of a survey conducted by the Complete University Guide.
The Importance of Being Efficient
Why having an efficiency portfolio of courses is important to a university, especially in uncertain times.
Students are more worried about online learning than Covid
The Knowledge Partnership, explored student attitudes to starting university in the light of COVID, including their views on changing courses, shared accommodation, subject choice, campus safety, and university communications.