Admissions

Public institutions are doing the heavy lifting of levelling the playing field, writes Jonathan Koppell, so let’s amplify access-oriented institutions as instruments of social mobility and equity

Modern institutions must adjust their recruitment approaches from data-driven to values-driven and realise the importance of putting people, not spreadsheets, first, says Dan Barcroft

Kelly Lam shares how universities can work with student interest groups to add value to the university and aid student development

A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effective

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against race-conscious admissions means many US universities must review their policies and practices to avoid further legal action. Audrey J. Anderson offers some useful first steps

Well-being assistance, leadership development and mentoring opportunities are key to supporting students from under-represented groups. Here, Angus Howat details a programme for widening participation from a Kiwi perspective

Improving experience and outcomes for students while growing requires changes to student support and better understanding of their needs, says Alice Wilby

Facilitating an early link with HE through campus visits and support with applications can improve progression to and success at university, says Melanie Pitcher

Iain Sloan explores four key strategies universities can introduce to help them continue to attract overseas students in challenging times

With competition for students fiercer than ever in the higher education sector, Ayten Ordu outlines some of the ways universities can achieve higher visibility