University tips with the tag 'Building university links'

Every week we post a new blog, with advice from colleagues in the sector, or ourselves, on key university news, changes or topical debate. You can view a selection of our latest articles below, or select from the list of topics to narrow things down.

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by Charlotte Kettlewell

posted on 12 Apr '24

How universities will support you to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks

The ever-changing landscape of careers can feel a little overwhelming for careers advisers. However, university officers are always happy to support you with Gatsby wherever we can. This blog will tell you how!

by Andrew Cooper

posted on 22 Mar '24

What to expect when starting a new relationship with a university

Having worked at four different universities, I know that they all have a different offering for schools and colleges. But there are similar things that you can expect during your first interaction with a university. I will tell you more in this blog.

by Hope Nightingale

posted on 5 Mar '24

Working with student recruitment and outreach teams: who, what, where and when

You want to start working with universities so you can provide more opportunities for your students, but where do you start? Here is a brief introduction and some top tips for engaging with student recruitment and outreach teams.

by Anam Hoque

posted on 1 Feb '24

A guide to preparing for university – key tips for students before they start their course

This blog provides practical advice on how your students can prepare for university life. Including the transition to university, fun when they are there and even information on result reviews and appeals.

by Erin Tungate

posted on 11 Dec '23

A guide to the qualifications universities accept for entry

When applying to university, each institution has specific entry requirements for their courses. Within this blog, we will explore the different requirements you may see universities asking for.

by Fiona Curry

posted on 8 Dec '23

What works? Demonstrating impactful university engagement

Sequential multi-interventions programmes over time, high-quality information, advice and guidance, people like me role-modelling to name a few – are all recommended based on findings of impact that they are likely to have on young people. Read on to find out more.

by Alexandra Roberts

posted on 30 Nov '23

A guide to university event targeting – why are certain events only available for certain schools and students?

You may be asking yourself why, amongst a university’s outreach offering, there are specific events for students from certain backgrounds or with certain characteristics. Within this blog, we will explore university targeting.

by Gideon Woldeslassie

posted on 22 Nov '23

A guide to how universities support students in need of additional support

Students in need of additional support are often the least well equipped to obtain it. Thousands of pounds of additional funding, for instance, goes unclaimed every year because students are not aware that they qualify for it. As a school and college colleague, you can help. This blog will tell you how.

by Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

posted on 16 Nov '23

A guide to diversity in university communities

Universities are ideal environments to bring together a blend of people from different backgrounds, with variety in the personal characteristics that shape us, our motivations, experiences, and values. This blog provides support for practitioners when discussing this with students.

by Dr Ann-Marie Tupciauskas-Richardson

posted on 10 Nov '23

A guide to event evaluation – why is it important in university outreach

Although universities offer many opportunities, we can only measure how helpful they are by learning about the experiences of the students. This blog aims to help you understand university event evaluation forms. Including tips for your own!

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