“Students at UK universities are spending less time studying, in and out of class, and more time working for pay or caring, according to a major survey. The UK Engagement Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Academy and based on the responses of 35,927 undergraduates at 42 institutions, found that less than half of students – 48% – said that they spent 11 or more hours a week studying independently. This compares with 52% in 2016 …” (more)
[Chris Havergal, Times Higher Education, 20 November]