A university's revolutionary approach: transitions into education and work

Transitioning into university or the workplace can be both exciting and daunting. For many, there are unique challenges in achieving the right support. Join Brain in Hand and Edge Hill University to discuss a new approach to help students thrive and discover best practice for supporting students into university, apprenticeships, and the workplace.

We’ll cover the university’s transformative outlook: by encouraging the use of digital tools between students and university services, students are empowered independently manage time, work, and wellbeing. And because it’s easy to create tailored support, there are new possibilities for reaching a wide group of students who might not otherwise get the support they need. This helps students with the initial transition to university, aiding retention, and success both in studies and personal achievements. Plus, through establishing skills that will help students move on to employment after university, it sets them up for life.

This will be a free online session delivered via Microsoft Teams. When you register, you'll receive further details of how to join.

Running Order:

- Brain in Hand 11:00-11:15

- Edge Hill University 11:15-12:00

- Brain in Hand 12:00-12:15

- Q&A 12:15-12:30

Company Descriptions:

Brain in Hand

Brain in Hand is a personalised digital self-management system combining human support with technology. It helps a wide variety of people of all ages in a number of sectors. Designed for people that need help remembering things, making decisions, planning, or coping with anxiety, it empowers them to manage independently.

Working together with inspirational health and social care teams, assessors, supporters and educators, we help redefine the way support services are delivered.

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is based on an attractive, award-winning 160-acre campus in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester. The institution has been providing higher education since 1885, with a mission to create opportunity from knowledge.

The institution’s significant success in achieving its mission is recognised by a range of awards and high rankings for teaching, student experience, accommodation and more. Edge Hill is ranked as Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the government’s evaluation of excellence in teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes. The University is also one of the select few to have held the coveted UK University of the Year title, awarded by Times Higher Education (2014/15) and most recently, crowned Modern University of the Year in the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

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