In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Student Success" podcast, host Stuart Norton is joined by Bev Herring and Fay Short, co-chairs of the Medr Employability Community of Practice. In this season finale, they reflect on the collaborative, pan-Wales initiative that has brought together every higher education provider to tackle pressing questions around student employability, and Stuart also reveals the most popular biscuit in higher education today.

This month, host Stuart Norton is joined by Tom Lowe from the University of Westminster, Dr David Gilani from Middlesex University, Inca Hide-Wright from Warwick Students' Union and co-host Vic Stephenson to talk about Student Engagement.

They discuss the best ways to measure engagement, the importance of adapting to your institutional context, and of course their top tip for academics looking to develop their practice on student engagement.

There is also a controversial entrant to the Edu-biscuit section, let us know in the comments if it deserves a place on the leaderboard!

In this episode, host Stuart Norton is joined by four inspiring guests from across the education and enterprise sectors to explore the evolving role of enterprise and entrepreneurship in higher education. Michelle Phillips, Lisa McMullan, Alison Price, and Leigh Sear discuss inclusive language, student motivation, social value creation, and the future of enterprise education.

From redefining what it means to be “enterprising” to embedding real-world skills into the curriculum, this lively conversation covers the challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping how we prepare students for a dynamic world. Plus, don't miss the light-hearted edu-biscuit segment celebrating National Biscuit Day 🍪.

Topics include:

• Social entrepreneurship and value creation
• Inclusive, embedded enterprise education
• Practical trends: AI, microlearning, and student engagement
• Top tips for educators to make an immediate impact

Perfect for educators, innovators, and anyone passionate about student success and future-ready learning.