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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dunn chose to attend Xavier as an undergraduate with hopes of becoming a medical doctor. This man is so focused on helping others reach heights they might not have even imagined for themselves, he sacrifices time, energy, research, effort, and social capital for others.”

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Study: Student Loan Presence Linked to Worse Student Health Outcomes and Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Arielle Kuperberg “Student loans, physical and mental health, and health care use and delay in college” examined data collected from surveys in 2017 of 3,248 undergraduates at two public U.S. The research found that college students with loans had significantly worse self-reported physical and mental health and more major medical issues.

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Reconciling Contrasting Findings on Perceptions of Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Columbia study, which had the more positive results, showed that perceptions of higher ed have declined since the researchers did a similar survey in 2017: there was a seven-point decrease in the percentage of Americans who saw public spending on higher ed as an excellent or good investment. But the differences are still stark.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

The Higher Education and Research Act (2017) s.3(8)(a) For example medical qualifications set by a provider cannot constitute a qualification to be a doctor unless they are recognised by the General Medical Council. External authorities may insist on particular points in certain cases.

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Students as teachers: implementing the Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Dr Neil Hudson, Senior Veterinary Clinical Lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education reflects on the benefits of enabling undergraduate students to participate in teaching. Feb 3, 2017

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The APEX 5 Expedition: The Peak of Altitude Research

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A: The APEX 5 high altitude medical research expedition, which gave its student volunteers and organisers a unique and unforgettable learning experience. In summer 2017, APEX 5 – the latest Apex expedition – made the Bolivian Andes its research laboratory and home for a week. Our research at 4,700m – 3.5

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Students as partners in education: Experiences from the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

We have had over 140 students enrol on the programme and, so far, 22 have completed the programme in 2017, and 35 in 2018. An RCVS Diplomate in Equine Internal Medicine, Neil teaches throughout the BVM&S Programme, and introduced and leads the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education at the Vet School.

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