Sense of belonging in higher education contributes to students' wellbeing and academic
attainment. However, there is ambiguity about the definition and measurement of sense of …

This article offers a rethinking of a fundamental area of higher education research and
practice: the concept of belonging. Extending the considerable international research …

Declining graduate labour markets, perceived devaluing of degree qualifications, and
intense focus on graduate employment metrics have increased pressure on universities to …

This study provides a narrative synthesis of the findings published in journal articles from a
broad range of scientific fields about the impact of extracurricular activities (ECAs) on the …

Background The years people spend attending university or college are often filled with
transition and life change. Younger students often move into their adult identity by working …

Higher education is increasingly concerned with providing students with experiences that
enhance employability. Sitting outside the curriculum, extra-or co-curricular activities that …

An important measure of the success of a tertiary education programme is the attributes that
graduates possess at the completion of their studies. Universities have sought to address …

What do meaningful connections in learning and teaching look like, and how might we foster
these? How might the concept of mattering be helpful for our understanding of higher …

Background Women and ethnic minorities have historically been underrepresented in some
STEM fields. It is therefore important to understand the factors influencing students' …

Belonging is considered to be a positive foundation for students' well-being and success at
university; however, in this article, we argue that it is time to think about belonging more …