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The UniSmart New Students Survey has been conducted annually since 2005. The data tells us what is top of mind for new students when they first arrive at university. This information informs the ever-evolving content of the UniSmart presentation.
We ask questions about student social (and anti-social) habits, living situation, finances, and future plans. Plus of course, we ask our audiences what they think about UniSmart.
Feedback influences the content of our presentation in a major way and enables us to reflect and respond by updating the content.
Overwhelmingly, the survey feedback is positive (94% of UK students in 2018 rate it as ‘Awesome’ or ‘Good’ on a five-point scale from ‘Boring to Awesome’). The data supports the value of the presentation as part of a new student induction programme. Students talk of feeling welcomed, relieved, engaged and informed by UniSmart. Survey results indicate the value of the presentation in terms of induction – and ultimately retention. The collected data provides invaluable evidence for our clients.
Check out results from the most up-to-date surveys and compare the performance of your current induction programme to UniSmart. Survey reports from previous years are available on request, just drop us a line!
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We value the relationships we have established with university personnel in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. Working collaboratively to improve student outcomes is our combined goal. UniSmart has made a significant contribution to induction programmes at many leading universities.
We invite you to contact our clients to discuss the benefits of UniSmart, the value of the investment, and the experience of working in partnership with us to deliver the presentation.
University of Auckland
Christine McGonigal
Event Services Manager
+64 4 923 9441
Christine.mcgonigal@auckland.ac.nz
Lincoln University Rachel Craythorne Community Development Coordinator +64 3 423 0534 rachel.craythorne@lincoln.ac.nz
Griffith University
Mick Hawkins
Marketing Manager, Planning performance and Campus Life.
+61 7 373 55427
m.hawkins@griffith.edu.ac
University of Technology Sydney
Rachel Yasmineh
Marketing and Events Manager
+61 2 9514 4080
Rachel.Yasmineh@uts.edu.au
University of Wolverhampton
Kirsty Dorward
Head of Student Experience
+44(0) 1902 321 834
K.Dorward@wlv.ac.uk
University of Manchester
Phillipa Wilson
Student Welfare Officer, School of Social Sciences
+44 (0) 161 275 4878
Phillipa.Wilson@manchester.ac.uk
Every year we work with a spread of wonderful client universities across the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.
We’ve interviewed a selection of these clients to paint a picture of their UniSmart experience.
UniSmart is excited to showcase why they partner with us, and how we work to create an induction that is truly unique.
You can read the full case studies below.
London South Bank University.
Dr Jenny Owen, Director of Education,
School of Arts and Creative Industries.
Story PDF: Uniquely LSBU
Sheffield Hallam University.
Claire Parkin, Student Experience Manager,
Sheffield Hallam Business School.
Story PDF: Uniquely Sheffield Hallam
University of Wollongong.
Rob Fembock, Deputy Accommodation Manager,
Weerona College and International House.
Story PDF: Uniquely Wollongong
"The feedback on the Unismart presentation in our evaluation was overwhelmingly positive, and equally from mature students saying they felt it was worthwhile and on the mark for their younger peers."
Glenda Jackson | Director Student Life and Academic Registrar | Edith Cowan University
"I attended one of the UniSmart presentations at Lancaster and, as someone who hadn’t seen it before, I was impressed! It was a great presentation, covered lots of relevant ground in an impactful way, and the students really seemed to engage with it."
Annie Beauchamp | Student Advisory Services Manager | Lancaster University
“UniSmart encourages people to speak up.”
| Student | Bath Spa University
“UniSmart was funny, engaging and should be seen by everyone.”
| Student | University of Winchester
"I was deeply impressed by the performance which managed to be hilarious and very entertaining, plus effectively getting across hard to deliver but important messages. I feel confident that the messages about looking after yourself and getting help will remain in the minds of all who attended. The vehicle was perfect for our bright, young, cosmopolitan undergraduate community."
Rob Warren | Senior Assistant Director of Student Services | University of St Andrews
“Fun and interactive session which communicated the importance of health/wellbeing clearly!”
| Student | University of Manchester, School of Materials
“UniSmart was informative, useful, and helped me out to know I can get help.”
| Student | London South Bank University