This article utilises data obtained through evaluation processes at Northumbria University to contribute to the emerging discourse on widening participation and outward student mobility. The rationale behind the study stems from the significant financial and non-financial benefits associated with higher education and the UK's ongoing efforts to…

In Computer Science (CS) education, understanding factors contributing to students' programming difficulties is crucial for effective learning support. By identifying specific issues students face, educators can provide targeted assistance to help them overcome obstacles and improve learning outcomes. While identifying sources of struggle, such as…

The authors have found that hands-on activities and workshops, using a variety of embodied teaching techniques, promote student learning and creative thinking. They present a zine project as a model to bring embodied learning into the classroom. Zines are small circulation, independently created, self-published works of texts and/or images. In the…

The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of COVID-19 victimization experience (CVE) on university students' academic behaviors, which has not received sufficient attention in current research. Based on the job demands-resources model, which claims that insufficient resources and high demands can result in burnout, the present study…

This short paper examines the category of international students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or any additional sexual identity that falls within the spectrum (LBGT+) in higher education. As the number of international students increases, the likelihood that more of them could be open about sexual identity in more liberal…

New Jersey's oldest community college faced a decade-long enrollment decline, struggling to differentiate itself in a competitive regional and national higher education market. Enrollment only began to turn around after the institution adopted strategic enrollment management (SEM) planning as a central planning framework.

Faculty advising plays a pivotal role in supporting students, particularly at independent liberal arts institutions. To address common issues with advisement, this article presents a proactive advisement model with five key elements that aim to empower students with the tools and knowledge they need to take ownership of their academic progress…

The associations of microbes with their environment can result in both positive and negative effects on humans. While most people are aware of the existence of microbes, research shows that perceptions of microbes and their effects are often incomplete or include misconceptions. Much like the positive psychology movement, the recently proposed…

The Minimum Income Standard (MIS) is an approach developed by the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) at Loughborough University to determine how much money different groups in the population need to have a minimum acceptable standard of living. This HEPI Report builds on the MIS for students published in 2024, which focused on second- and…

Despite the growing emphasis on the role of creativity, the underlying mechanisms associating self-efficacy and creativity with certain mediating roles remain partly ambiguous. Generally defined as having the skill to make something new and original, creativity is commonly acknowledged as a construct having many ties in common with several realms.…

The role that cultural intelligence plays in university students' psychological functioning within multicultural contexts is of great significance. Despite its importance, limited research has been conducted to investigate the relationship between cultural intelligence and university students' well-being. This study aims to fill this gap by…

This article provides a framework and strategies to position students as co-creators of service initiatives rather than just participants and outlines the myriad benefits of this approach for advancing impact. Scholarship on student engagement in community service often focuses on the what and why of program design while bypassing the…

Mindset, or the implicit theories of intelligence, has attracted extensive attention in research and practice. However, it has predominately been measured using explicit, self-reflective survey items. Given the potential self-reporting bias and the nature of the construct, this study developed a novel Implicit Association Test (IAT) of growth…

University admissions follow two distinct pathways: first-year admissions using standardized tests (e.g., SAT in the United States, GaoKao in China) and senior intake admissions, where students enter university based on their college GPA. While first-year admissions benefit from uniform comparison metrics, senior intake processes rely on college…

This report provides insights that can help colleges and universities understand how to best serve their students. These findings present a student perspective on the challenges and factors affecting their motivation to succeed, along with directions on how institutions can respond with timely and relevant actions. The findings in this report are…