In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Student Success" podcast, host Stuart Norton is joined by Bev Herring and Fay Short, co-chairs of the Medr Employability Community of Practice. In this season finale, they reflect on the collaborative, pan-Wales initiative that has brought together every higher education provider to tackle pressing questions around student employability, and Stuart also reveals the most popular biscuit in higher education today.

Episode 9: Employability

This month, host Stuart Norton is joined by Tom Lowe from the University of Westminster, Dr David Gilani from Middlesex University, Inca Hide-Wright from Warwick Students' Union and co-host Vic Stephenson to talk about Student Engagement.

They discuss the best ways to measure engagement, the importance of adapting to your institutional context, and of course their top tip for academics looking to develop their practice on student engagement.

There is also a controversial entrant to the Edu-biscuit section, let us know in the comments if it deserves a place on the leaderboard!

Episode 8: Student Engagement

In this episode, host Stuart Norton is joined by four inspiring guests from across the education and enterprise sectors to explore the evolving role of enterprise and entrepreneurship in higher education. Michelle Phillips, Lisa McMullan, Alison Price, and Leigh Sear discuss inclusive language, student motivation, social value creation, and the future of enterprise education.

From redefining what it means to be “enterprising” to embedding real-world skills into the curriculum, this lively conversation covers the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping how we prepare students for a dynamic world. Plus, don't miss the light-hearted edu-biscuit segment celebrating National Biscuit Day 🍪.

Topics include:

 * Social entrepreneurship and value creation
 * Inclusive, embedded enterprise education
 * Practical trends: AI, microlearning, and student engagement
 * Top tips for educators to make an immediate impact

Perfect for educators, innovators, and anyone passionate about student success and future-ready learning.

Episode 7: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

This episode features a rich discussion on internationalising higher education with experts Professor Mark O’Hara, Professor Martha Caddell, Professor Chris Wigginton, Professor Cláudia Sarrico, Ts. Dr. Jaya Kumar Karunagharan.

The conversation explores how the concept of internationalisation has evolved from simply recruiting international students to a more comprehensive approach that includes internationalising curriculum and preparing all students for global engagement.

The experts share practical advice for educators looking to internationalise their practice, suggesting starting with small steps like virtual exchanges and international case studies while maintaining curiosity and avoiding judgment. They emphasise the importance of colleague involvement, community engagement, and celebrating successes to create a welcoming learning environment.

Episode 6: Internationalisation

In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Student Success Podcast, host Stuart Norton is joined by co-host Karen Hustler and Accreditation Advisor Jo Davies from Advance HE, along with four guests from various universities: Dr. Jannie Roed from the University of Hong Kong, Dr. Tom Cunningham from Glasgow Caledonian University, Dan Cole from De Montfort University, and Professor Leti Gramaglia from the University of Warwick.

The discussion centres around the impact of professional recognition and development of staff on student success, highlighting the role of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) in enhancing teaching practices and inclusivity.  The episode also explores future predictions for higher education, including the evolving role of lecturers and the integration of new technologies like generative AI. The guests share insights from their institutions and offer practical tips for implementing effective teaching strategies.

Episode 5: Staff recognition, student success

Join us this month as we explore flexible learning. Our expert panel discusses what flexible learning means, how it can enhance the student experience, and improve accessibility in higher education. We also delve into the role of technology in higher education and discuss ways to help remote students feel a sense of belonging at their institutions.

Host Stuart Norton is joined by Advance HE's Kay Hack, as well as Lydia Arnold, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Harper Adams University, Stella Jones-Devitt, Professor of Critical Pedagogy, independent HE practitioner and Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, David Santandreu Calonge, Head, Educational Program Development, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Natalia Calle Alva, a student studying flexibly across Universidad del Pacifico and the University of London.

Episode 4: Flexible Learning

This month our host, Stuart Norton, is joined by co-host Vic Stephenson and a wonderful panel of guests to talk about all things assessment and feedback. Two essential elements of higher education that all students encounter within their experience.

Our line-up of guests include:

 * Professor Naomi Winstone, Director, Surrey Institute of Education, University of Surrey
 * Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer, Academic Lead for Assessments, The University of Manchester
 * Dr Lauren Woodlands, Senior Lecturer, QUT

During the episode, guests provide thoughts on:

 * Why good assessment and feedback is essential for student success
 * The purpose of assessment and feedback
 * Why flexibility and optionality are essential
 * Key takeaways for those working on assessments and providing feedback

And of course we have our usual #EduBiscuit chat!

Find out more: https://advance-he.ac.uk/teaching-and-learning/lets-talk-about-student-success-podcast

Episode 3: Assessment and Feedback

In Episode 2, Stuart is joined by Advance HE's Lead Consultant, Education Kay Hack, masters student and climate campaigner Josh Tregale, Anil Khamis from Aga Khan University and Daniella Tilbury from St Catherine's College Cambridge to discuss Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the context of student success.

They touch on the meaning of ESD, the ever growing adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, skills that students will require in the employment market now and into the future and give us their one top tip for embedding ESD into teaching practice and wider university strategies.

Episode 2: Education for Sustainable Development

Our first episode dives into a topic that affects every student on campus, access, retention, mattering and belonging. 

Stuart is joined by Juliette Morgan, Senior Consultant at Advance HE, Dr Hannagh McGinley, Assistant Professor in Education at Mary Immaculate College, Professor Kate Strudwick, Professor of Student Engagement/Dean of Teaching and Learning at University of Lincoln, Lynette Carver, Head of Education and Student Experience at University of Nottingham, and Alex Tansell, Education and Student Experience Manager at University of Nottingham. 

We capture insights into the challenges faced and the excellent work taking place within institutions.

Episode 1: Access, Retention, Mattering and Belonging

Join host Stuart Norton PFHEA and our rotating cast of Advance HE education experts as they guide these enlightening conversations. 

From academic excellence to student wellbeing, we explore the full spectrum of student success through relaxed, engaging discussions with experts from across the higher education sector.

Let's talk about student success