UNITU WEBINARS
How do students engage with their studies? Learn insights from co-designed research at Royal Holloway University of London
Event Overview
Date: 26th September 2024
Time: 12pm UK
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Gill Knight, Pro Vice Chancellor of Academic Leadership and Student Experience at the University of Wolverhampton, and Alessia Gagliardi, former Student Ambassador and student at Royal Holloway University of London.
In this webinar, we’ll explore a common area of discussion and concern in HE: how students engage with their university studies. Gill Knight and Alessia Gagliardi will share findings from a student-designed questionnaire that sheds light on what affects student engagement. They will explore how factors like student demographics, different teaching styles, and balancing university with external commitments play crucial roles in how students participate in their education.
Gill and Alessia will also discuss the benefits of multi-modal educational designs and flexible learning environments. By incorporating a variety of learning styles, institutions can help students manage their studies alongside other commitments, leading to better engagement and improved academic outcomes.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding how student demographics can influence engagement.
- Key aspects of student experience that affect how students engage with their studies.
- Strategies for working in partnership with students to conduct educational research.
- Approaches to making university more accessible and engaging.
- Tips on helping students maximise their university experience.
Who Should Attend? This webinar is for HE professionals, specifically student engagement staff committed to enhancing the student experience.
Reserve Your Spot: Learn Gill Knight’s and Alessia Gagliardi’s findings on student engagement through a student-designed questionnaire.
Speakers
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Gill KnightPro Vice Chancellor - Academic leadership and Student Experience at the University of Wolverhampton |
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Alessia GagliardiStudent at Royal Holloway University of London |
Host
Bruno Morche
University Engagement Manager
Speaker Profile
Gill Knight
Pro Vice Chancellor - Academic leadership and Student Experience at the University of Wolverhampton
Gill Knight is currently the Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton, overseeing the University’s three faculties and student experience. Her role focuses on enhancing student outcomes and delivering an excellent and inclusive educational experience. Gill's current initiatives include early prevention strategies tailored to key aspects of the student journey. Before Wolverhampton, she served as the Director of Education at Royal Holloway and as Associate Dean in Education at Aston University. A Professor in STEM Education, National Teaching Fellow, and Principal Fellow of the HEA, Gill’s pedagogic research focuses on inclusive education. Her recent publications cover student transition, student co-creation, and academic advising, alongside her extensive research in human health and virology.
Alessia Gagliardi
Student at Royal Holloway University of London
Alessia Gagliardi recently graduated with a first-class degree in History of Art and Visual Culture and Comparative Literature and Culture from Royal Holloway. She is continuing her studies at Royal Holloway with a Masters by Research, focusing on Renaissance and Surrealism. Alessia has worked as a Student Ambassador for two years and is passionate about enhancing the university experience for other students. She has collaborated on a Student Engagement Project, leading focus groups to improve student engagement at Royal Holloway.
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