Wednesday 12 March 2014

The 'e' should stand for 'excitement' not 'experience'

We talk endlessly about the 'student experience'.  We know this matters.  By coming to Nottingham students are investing in a life changing, challenging 'experience' through which they aim to discover their potential, become the best possible version of themselves and maximise their chances of a fulfilling life and career.  This is our product and it had better be different and special.  Why else would students choose our 'experience'.

For me, learning is exciting.  When I'm facing fears and learning fast, I feel energised, excited and happy.  These are the words I'd like our students to use about learning and being at Nottingham.  Excited and engaged students are more likely to be successful, more likely to speak affectionately about their University, more likely to remain part of a life long alumni community, and more likely to come back for more.


So here's the exciting thing for our IT geeks and creative geniuses - the University needs you!  You know how to put the 'e' factor into online learning and being.  You know that students  need no encouragement to use mobile apps and YouTube and Facebook and iPlayer and Netflix and Spotify…. Start thinking now and help us figure out how to build 'student excitement' in our digital University of Nottingham.  

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