De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) experts suggest this year could be the best yet for choosing higher education.
In an uncertain year, where circumstances have changed rapidly, DMU is committed to guiding students through their options and offering a flexible approach to further study, even if they haven’t considered going to university until now.
Jamie Bradford, DMU’s Schools and Colleges enquiries manager, plays a key role in helping students confirm their places at university each year.
He said: “Our job in this really difficult and complicated situation is to support students. We’ve got a lot of adaptability; a lot of flexibility and we are doing everything we can to ensure that all the students we talk to come to with a positive outcome.
“Everything this year is different. You can’t as easily go on gap years or do the apprenticeship you might have considered or even get a part-time job. So, going to university in this window is the most productive thing you can do.”
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For the new academic year, DMU has rethought the way it offers teaching and learning. It has created a new blend of online learning and face-to-face teaching, making sure the vital, practical experiences students come to university for – such as working in laboratories, hands-on engineering, designing and making clothes – will all be available in a safe, socially-distanced way.
Called Your DMU Future, the approach connects safe campus living, quality teaching, one-to-one time with academics and a great student experience, all within DMU’s diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.
Every student will be able to access on-campus-elements as part of their DMU experience. To ensure the campus is safe, DMU has been working hard behind the scenes implementing thorough safety and hygiene measures across all buildings, including hand-sanitiser points, one-way systems, enhanced cleaning measures and more.
In addition, all students and staff will be issued with two re-usable face masks, in line with Government guidelines.
DMU has a regularly updated information page which will answer all your questions about applying, about your grades and about starting life at university.
There is already has a wide range of support and resources at DMU to help students prioritise health and wellbeing, from mindfulness to masterclasses.
There is also ‘The Healthy DMU Hub’ a one-stop-shop for students to find out more about managing health and wellbeing at university. Support can be found on mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and other handy top tips to support adjusting to university life.
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Jamie said: “While lectures are going to be carried out remotely there will still be classrooms available and seminars and other teaching will be carried out in a socially-distanced way. There will still be one-to-one time with tutors and still be a social experience on campus.
“In fact, the digital aspects of the teaching this year will mean that students actually pick up a whole new set of skills while they’re here so whichever way you look at it, university is one of the most constructive things you can do this year.”
As part of the Your DMU Future package a Student Handbook and mini-module has been designed to prepare all new and returning students for the new year.
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The handbook is based around three key principles: Being prepared, being proactive and seeking support. There are also plenty of top tips and self-assessment exercises to help students reflect on and develop their online skills.
The new three-hour interactive module will be delivered via the university’s Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard.
The module is designed as an extra support for students to think about their learning and different styles, while engaging in activities to help support their studies and ensuring a smooth start to blended learning when the academic year begins.
Posted on Tuesday 18 August 2020