Details of relevant resources to help support student academic transitions and suggestions for further reading:
Practical resources
UoR School of Law Hidden Curriculum Glossary – if you would like to adapt this for your own discipline please contact Prof. Amanda Millmore
Supporting Transitions Checklist (download) – this is a really useful tick-list of things to consider when supporting students’ academic transition into university
Birtill, P., Harris, R., & Pownell, M (2022). Unpacking your hidden curriculum: A guide for educators. QAA guidance.
Short articles, blog posts etc
Dickinson, J. (2022) Students need to know the secret codes to success at University (WonkHE)
Shaw, J. (2024) Opening universities’ doors wide enough to let students’ lives in (WonkHE)
Woolley, D. and Down, J. (2024) Students transition through, not just into, university (WonkHE)
Research and reports
Cheng, M., Pringle Barnes, G., Edwards, C., Valyrakis, M., Corduneanu, R. and Koukou, M. (2023). Transition Skills and Strategies: Transition Models and how Students Experience Change. Project Report. Glasgow, QAA Scotland. [Monograph]
Peck E. and Shaw, J. (2024) Improving the transition to Higher Education. Unite Students.
Recordings from UoRLearn
T&L Showcase: Supporting students’ Academic Transitions
T&L Festival 2021: Transitions in to HE – Addressing the Hidden Curriculum (Dr Katharine Hubbard)
T&L Festival 2021: Academic Transitions Showcase
Recordings from external events
WonkHE series on transitions (Jan-May 2024)