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Balancing books and bills: an exploration of the hidden world of student workers

SRHE

Moreover, meaningful work experience or employment can be seen as critical for a number of professions – a mechanism to distinguish between graduates with the same 2:1 degree but with differing employability capital. To what extent is student employment detrimental?

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High school graduates are going to work instead of college. Can we prove they don’t have to choose?

EAB

Use student employment as a retention strategy Many younger students already need to balance work and academics. More than 70% of part-time and nearly 40% of full-time students under the age of 24 work while enrolled in college. They can combine online and face-to-face options to create the right balance for their lives.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student’s journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A group of 24 interdisciplinary students from the University of Edinburgh were invited to take part in a week long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail.

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Exploring sustainable cotton: A student's journey

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A group of 24 interdisciplinary students from the University of Edinburgh were invited to take part in a week long research trip to Mumbai at the start of the summer. To explore cotton manufacture from production through to retail.

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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Students are more likely to engage if they are excited about what they are taught. I always highlight the relevance of the material or techniques they are exposed to, while also trying to stimulate their imagination and encourage them to follow their dreams.

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Helping students with their studies

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Mike Grieve Mike is the Student Relationship Manager at R(D)SVS, with a focus on enhancing the student experience. Mike holds a BA (hons) in Business Management and retail studies from Queen Margaret University. Please contact me if you are considering adopting any of these in your School and would like further information.