S111 Students’ Perceptions of University Communications

• Project leader(s): Maria VelascoVictoria PearsonLinda Moore
• Theme: Supporting students
• Faculty: STEM
• Status: Current
• Dates: May 2025 to January 2027

An outcome of our previous work investigating the reasons behind passive withdrawals on a Stage 1 introductory science module identified that some students receive large numbers of diverse email communications from across the University. This project investigates whether these communications might have a role in passive withdrawal behaviour and student engagement on the module. It combines a qualitative analysis of student communications with reflective insights from students about how they communicate with the university as they study.