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Student Dropouts: A Non-Continuation Trend
Over recent years there has been a trend of higher dropout rates and lower graduation rates. Statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) confirm as much. HESA reports its statistics as non-completion rates and calculates a percentage of all
The Saxion Value Chain: A Student Focused Organisation
Helping students succeed is the number one priority for any institution. However, good lecturers and high quality courses are not enough to help your students. You need proper communication, access to information, help and support, and more. Departments like IT
5 Ways to Evaluate September Onboarding
Your main goal for last September was to prepare new students as best you can. September onboarding is a crucial moment within the student lifecycle. Going to college or university means there is a lot of change. A new environment,
New Year, New Challenges: Get Ready (Education)
Over the past 18 months educational institutions across Europe have had to adapt to a new normal. Blended learning has been widely adopted and, after a period of getting used to, proven to be beneficial for both students and institutions.
Patrick van Gijzen, BUas: “Quality through insights”
Patrick van Gijzen, Breda University of Applied Sciences (Photo: Kitty van Gijzen Photography) It has been 18 years since Patrick van Gijzen started working at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas). As advisor and project manager he is in part responsible
Randstad joins Talent Feature: “Focus on personal development”
Edo Zwaan - Manager Digital Marketing - Randstad Helping students find a part time job, helping students to develop themselves and providing them with perspective for their future careers. That is what Randstad is all about. Edo Zwaan, Manager Digital Marketing
Student needs: how do you deal with them?
The needs and wants of your students are dynamic. As with everyone's habits and preferences they change over time. Because of that, educational institutions have to keep changing as well. The first thing you need to do is figure out
Student portals & -apps: “No success without focus”
During his years at StuComm, Frits Bor, Head of Business at StuComm, has seen many successful projects, but many less successful projects as well. A lot of factors influence the success of those projects, but one of those factors is
MySaxion Students App: “We need to be where our students are”
February this year marked the long expected launch of the MySaxion Students App, to the delight of the students at Saxion University of Applied Sciences. The first step was to provide students with the right way to view their timetable
A New Generation of Student Support
When StuComm was founded almost 6 years ago, the main goal was to help students succeed on campus. We recognised the struggles students had, as does everyone who stepped on the StuComm train along the way. While 6 years ago
Students with problems: how do you support them from a distance?
Due to corona the world has changed significantly in the past year, including the world of education. Most of the activities that previously took place on campus are now online. In the first few months, this brought along many challenges.
StuComm launches new Onboarding App
The time of applying for a study is exciting for every student. After they have received their offers, they need to make the right choice and be well informed once they have made their choice. Only then are they able
A View on Education in 2021
The tough year of 2020 is behind us and it is time to look ahead at what 2021 will bring us. The expectation is that the Coronavirus will yet again have a huge impact on the upcoming year. With the
Dulon College: “Communicating in a way that is natural for our students”
The StuCommApp is now available for all students at Dulon College. After looking at all the systems students and lecturers have to use to get the information they need, no less than 15, it was clear they needed change. Esther
A quarter of all students see income decrease due to COVID-19
The National Housing Research in the Netherlands concluded that 23% of all students have seen a reduction in income as a result of COVID-19. Moreover, 18% of students express that they no longer have any income from their part time
Beta testing: how StuComm achieves the best user experience
A major advantage of the StuCommApp over other communication channels, is the fact that it is a native application: an app developed specifically for iOS and Android. This ensures students have an optimal user experience on their smartphones, as opposed
COVID-19, 8 months on: what have we learned?
In March 2020, everything changed. The lockdown had significant consequences for higher education, with all education going online. Educational institutions excelled in being flexible in their approach to teaching. There is a lot we can learn from initial challenges that
“Engaging students from the moment they apply”
Starting university is an exciting moment in one's life. You’re going to a new environment, with new people and you have a long list of things to arrange before being fully enrolled. Educational institutions do a lot to ensure students
Do our students want a portal or an app? – “Both”
Throughout their studies, students expect their institution to support them. Educational institutions provide their students with the information and tools to achieve their goals. To do this, there are a multitude of platforms that can be utilised. Sometimes, having to
Only 41% of students satisfied with communication
Effective student communications starts with knowing the needs and wants of your students. Not every institution manages to do so, which was clearly visible in the Dutch National Student Survey (NSE): only 41% of all students are satisfied with the
Why your students drop out – and how you can stop them
One of the biggest challenges for colleges and universities is dropout rates. Over 30% of students drop out before their second year, with a total average dropout rate of 40%. This is not only a problem for the students that
GLU believes in student communications via smartphone
The Graphic College Utrecht (GLU) has launched their personal StuCommApp at the start of this academic year, to inform students via their smartphone. The app has been available since the first week of September and has been used by over
10 Induction Week To Dos
It is that time of the year again: Induction Week! For students it is an exciting time, even though things might be a little different this year. Nevertheless, it is your chance to get your students up and running and
Optimal student engagement with students app
Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, many digital resources were being utilised to share information and keep people engaged. This was not limited to only education, but also other industries. According to experts, digital resources have grown to become increasingly
E-Book Student Engagement
An engaged student is a successful students. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to keep students engaged, especially in these times. With the distance, different ways of educating, and limited social interactions, students have to engaged differently. The key to
Increasing student engagement throughout blended learning
Educational institutions are finishing up their preparations for the upcoming academic year. In most cases, institutions will be utilising blended learning (a combination of in-person and virtual learning) and in some cases, fully virtual learning. Students who are not engaged,
4 challenges of blended learning for students
Virtual learning, in-person education, or a combination of both? Most educational institutions right now are choosing the latter: blended learning. In certain circumstances where it is safe and convenient, students will be able to visit campus. When it is unnecessary
A well-informed start to the academic year
Most students have been at home for the majority of the year and the holidays are just beginning. After a busy period filled with uncertainty and fast changes, the holiday period couldn’t come sooner. Educational institutions are making suitable preparations
2020 NSS results call for optimised communication in education
“Student satisfaction stable as data continues to highlight need for clear communication”, reads the press release from the Office for Students’ 2020 National Student Survey. The NSS results are fresh off the press! It is pleasing to find that even
The right support for first-year students
For incoming first year students, September is an exciting time. However, the start to this year will look very different from those in the past. With social distancing a major part of our society, educational institutions have to take this
A flying start to working life
Arjen van VlietHead of Career Services Utrecht University At Utrecht University (UU) preparing students for the transition into working life is one of their main priorities. Career Services put a lot of effort into preparing students for that transition. “We want
Preferred student communication channels
In the recent StuComm Educational Communication Survey, Dutch vocational and higher education students were asked about their preferences regarding educational communication. These included both students who have the StuCommApp at their disposal and those that don’t. Participating students were asked
Inholland University of Applied Sciences: “Campus Sign-In provides insight into the use of space”
Jelgar de WildeIT Development ManagerInholland University of Applied Sciences Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, educational institutions have had to take action. While in the beginning, education was moved all online, in The Netherlands students are starting to be welcomed onto campus
Blended learning: optimal student communication in new normal
Whilst students are currently studying remotely, the general consensus in education is that come September, blended learning will be the norm. Lecturers will mostly take palace online, whilst small tutorial groups could take place on campus. Blended learning, however, creates
Graduation notifications at VAVO Rijnmond College
For Dutch college students, the end to the year was somewhat different than in previous years. Normally, the national exams are the grand finale, determining whether students will graduate. This year, however, it would be the colleges own assessments that
5 “New Normal” Student job search tips
In our recent blog, we looked into the trials and tribulations of students looking for jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Research from the Institute of Student Employers found 27% of businesses were reducing their intake of graduates and there has
Four points of improvement for student communication
In the StuComm Education Communication Survey, Dutch college and university students were asked about their preferences regarding student communication and how they rate their institution. Based on the results, we have found various points of improvement for educational institutions. Being
2020 Dutch College report: “Just ⅓ of all Dutch college students are satisfied with the information their institution provides”
JOB, the Dutch student organisation that represents students at MBOs (colleges for further education and BTEC levels), presented their bi-annual report based on a recent survey taken by 260,000 of the near 460,000 MBO student population. Students were asked to
“In-person education possible with digital tools”
For many years, much of the higher education industry has been perceived as very traditional. Since the onset of Coronavirus, however, it has shown how flexible the sector can be. “Now that there was no other option, education has changed
Manage crowds on campus with the Campus Sign-In feature
In light of the ongoing situation, educational institutions commencing teaching in September are rightly concerned about overcrowding on campus. At StuComm we have developed the Campus Sign-In feature, with which we help educational institutions alleviate concerns about overcrowding. The Campus Sign-In
COVID-19 impacts on students’ job search
Your graduate job. When did you find yours? Had you secured it before Christmas in final year? Found it after graduation day? However you found your graduate job search, spare a thought for the class of 2020. With UK GDP
2 Metres apart: The challenges of studying at a distance
The University of Cambridge recently announced that lectures will now be running online until 2021. At many other universities, having some lectures in person from September is very much a goal of theirs. If it does happen, it raises a
Mental Health & the StuCommApp: how we help your students find help
In our webinar about mental health in education, Sky Mitchell (Advanced Psychodynamic Counsellor) and Joel Gujral (co-founder at MYNDUP) told us more about the problems students are experiencing. More importantly, they gave us some more insights into the causes of
Webinar Mental Health in Education
Did you miss our webinar on mental health in education? Get the recording! Luke Billings, student communication expert at StuComm, was joined by two expert. Sky Mitchell, Advanced Psychodynamic Counsellor, and Joel Gujral, co-founder of MYNDUP, shared their views on
5 Tips for Effective Emergency Communication with Students
Communication with students has always been important, but now more than ever. In every way it is important for students to be up to date on everything that is happening. The final period of the year has begun, making it
The impact of studying at home on study success
It started with the cancellation of events of more than 100 people, but now everyone is advised to stay indoors. Living rooms changed into offices and student rooms into study spaces. The movement to study at home makes it more
Student Mental Health: Changing the Status Quo
Mental Health problems are becoming more and more serious amongst students. Sky Mitchell, Psychodynamic Counsellor with the majority of her clients between the age of 19 and 29, sees all developments and urges universities to better the circumstances. We interviewed
Student feedback through smartphones
As an educational institution, you deliver a service to your students. You teach them the knowledge and skills they need to achieve success in their careers. To do that, it is important that your education is tailored to the wants
The Power of a Students App
As an educational institution, you try to inform your students as good as possible. To do so, it is important that you are able to reach your students. Sometimes, this can be a challenge. In the past, communications were mainly
The Key to an Effective Contact Strategy – part 3
In this blog series, we explore how educational institutions can create an effective contact strategy. In our previous blogs, we have focussed on the information and the channel. The third blog post is about interaction with your students: what happens
How does StuComm handle our students’ data?
The mission of StuComm is to help students all over the world to succeed on campus. To achieve that, we have created the StuCommApp. With the StuCommApp we make the life of students easier. It allows them to fully focus
Interview: a View on Mental Health Problems amongst Students
Mental health continues to be a great issue amongst students. Some might even say mental health is a growing epidemic. According to Mind, 75% of mental health problems are established by age 24. We interviewed Joel Gujral, co-founder of MYNDUP, to get his
The Key to an Effective Contact Strategy – part 2
In this blog series, we will explore how educational institutions can create an effective contact strategy. In our previous blog, we focussed on the information you need to communicate with your students. This second blog is about the second component
The Mental Health Gap
Many students nowadays are experiencing mental health problems. They vary from stress and anxiety, to fear of failure and depression. Naturally, there is a rising number of students seeking help to cope with their problems. Unfortunately, mental health care at
The Key to an Effective Contact Strategy – part 1
In this blog series, we will explore how educational institutions can create an effective contact strategy. This blog is about the first component of a contact strategy: the information. Transferring knowledge to students is the primary activity of an educational institution. Educational
How university spaces and buildings impact students
The National Student Survey (NSS) in the United Kingdom, is conducted every year. Over the years the survey changes, which was the case in 2017 when a new question was introduced. Students were asked whether they feel they are a
The Problems Students are Facing
Today's students are facing many challenges. With challenging courses, financial pressure, and struggles with well-being, the last thing students need is communications to be complicated. Unfortunately, for many students this is the case. Results from the National Students Survey in
The causes of mental health issues
It is widely known that mental health issues are a common amongst students in higher education. The numbers are shocking: 50% of the students suffer from problematic stress, 33% from psychologically related complaints such as concentration problems, fear of failure
How to help students succeed
In today's world, consumers are more and more demanding towards companies to fulfill their needs. Consumers expect ease, causing more complexity for companies. Unfortunately for educational institutions, students are amongst these consumers. Educational institutions have one goal: to help their students
Enablers of student success
The goal of every educational institution is to make their students successful. Various variables come into play, both before students start their education and during their education, that influence student success. Research commissioned by the Dutch Minister of Education concludes
StuComm on trade mission to China
StuComm's goal, allowing Dutch students to study barrier-free, has been obsolete for a long time. Our dream is to help students worldwide to be successful. To do so, Ronald Kouvelt (CEO) and Edwin Flooren (CFO), went on a trade mission
StuComm opens second location in Manchester
Why we chose Manchester as StuComm's second home We are thrilled to announce that we’ve opened our first UK office in Manchester. Our UK operations are now based in the Bright Building at Manchester Science Park, which is home to some
University of Reading chooses StuComm app to improve their student experience
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of Reading, which has chosen StuComm as their digital partners in developing an App for students. The university already operates a wide and diverse offering of platforms to keep current and
How the StuCommApp helps students with mental health issues
High grades, a student job, staying fit, loans; more and more students are struggling with mental pressure and psychological issues. Almost half of all students has or ever had mental health issues. 3 out of 4 students are emotionally exhausted.
Contact strategy
At StuComm we are dedicated to improving the communication on campus between educational institutions and their students. We believe in helping universities connect with their student body because it helps each and every individual student succeed on campus. We want
Attendence
Attendance registration is still a problem for both students and lecturers. It is a necessary administrative task that takes valuable time from lectures. The endless paper trails and signatures, both real and fake, are still causing educational institutions headaches. Reason
Careers
Why do we study? Not just to learn something or to enjoy the most beautiful time of our lives. We also study to eventually find our dream job. Over the past years educational institutions and businesses have come closer together.
Rijn IJssel+: the StudentsApp of Rijn IJssel
The 5th and 6th of October were dedicated to an educational and inspiring conference at the Rijn IJssel, a Further Education Institution in the Netherlands. The saMBO-ict conference took place at Rijn IJssel in Arnhem and, together with the institution,
Mental Health
A worrying development is the rise of mental health problems amongst students. As an example, one in four students in the United Kingdom finds help because of mental health problems. Also, suicide numbers are higher than ever. It is a
Personal assistant
As an educational institution you are often challenged by the ever changing needs of students. Today’s students put ease above everything, is always on the move, and does everything through their smartphone. While students demand more ease, educational institutions face
Why StuComm?
With a multitude of apps on the market, and the option to build in-house solutions, why do our customers choose to work with us? Our mission is to improve communication between institutions and their students, and we do so by providing
What we do at StuComm
We believe in communication and its power to breed connection. We know from experience that universities want to communicate with their students, and vice versa. We’ve seen the difference it makes on campus when those channels of communication open. But why
Accessibility: A StuComm priority you won’t see anywhere else
Our goal at StuComm is to make all students’ lives easier. That’s why we have spent the past few months developing an accessibility feature for visually impaired students. Too often, because of their minority status, the requirements of handicapped students are
Five years of StuComm: where are we?
On July 1, 2019, StuComm existed exactly five years. It all started in the student room of CEO Ronald Kouvelt. There, together with his partner William Viveen, they laid the foundations for the flourishing company that we now know. We
Meet Joris, StuComms projectmanager!
Meet Joris, StuComms project manager! A good app is one thing. But the way your educational institution uses the app is just as important. That is where implementation comes in. Our project manager, Joris van der Aa, knows exactly how to
‘’In the future our school will act as a PA’’
Education is changing rapidly. Marcel Nollen, Executive Board member of the Inholland University of Applied Sciences, explains how Inholland helps her students with the effective exploitation of the potential of the changes, now and tomorrow: ‘’The greater influence of technology
The Talent Feature!
Niets bereidt studenten beter voor op de banenmarkt dan stages. Via stages kunnen studenten op een laagdrempelige manier de bedrijfscultuur proeven en ontplooien ze zich steeds vaker tot succesvolle werknemers. Het biedt een uitstekende kans voor bedrijven, maar met goede
Meet Cornelis, the COO of StuComm
Meet Cornelis, the COO of StuComm! Every day we strive for the best results and we work hard to ensure that our services run smoothly. To achieve this, all processes must be properly set up, and that is why we would
Overview, insights and actions
Many educational institutions struggle to communicate effectively with their students. Understandably so, educational institutions are focussed on education. Communication is important for students, which causes frustrations as a result of ineffective communication and the effort it takes for students
Meet Marissa, Designer at StuComm!
We work every day for the best results and to make our apps look their best. That our apps look so nice we have thank our design team for! Today we would like to introduce you to one of our
Are companies in the Netherlands doing enough to inspire students during their internships?
In a short series, StuComm will speak to students, professors and employers in Holland alike to ascertain how educational institutions are preparing their students through internships for the challenges of tomorrow. To conclude the series we spoke with Ronald Kouvelt, founder
“Schools are mostly focused on a permanent curriculum and assignment. But that’s not how the real world works.”
In a short series, StuComm will speak to students, professors and employers in Holland alike to ascertain how educational institutions are preparing their students through internships for the challenges of tomorrow. Having spoken at length with students about the structure of
Students give their thoughts on internship opportunities in the Netherlands New Entry
In a short series, StuComm will speak to students, professors and employers in Holland alike to ascertain how educational institutions are preparing their students through internships for the challenges of tomorrow. To better understand how many and what type of internship
Are today’s students adequately prepared for tomorrow’s workplace?
In a short series, StuComm will speak to students, professors and employers in Holland alike to ascertain how educational institutions are preparing their students through internships for the challenges of tomorrow. The primary reasons for attending university for the majority of
The StudentsApp: from information-app to PA
During its four years of existence, the StudentsApp has undergone a real transformation. Whilst in the beginning our focus was set on helping educational institutions switch from website to app, we now help them in the transition from app to
10 Pillars that define Generation Ys living
This blog is part of our short stories in which we explore the relationship students have with their mobile phones be it positive or negative, the impact mobile phones have on students lives, and finally how best to strike a balance.
Striking the right balance
This blog is part of our short stories in which we explore the relationship students have with their mobile phones be it positive or negative, the impact mobile phones have on students lives, and finally how best to strike a balance.
White paper: 2017 state of student communication
The StuComm ‘2017 state of student communication’ white paper combines our own market research and statistics from national surveys. The research highlights students frustration with existing communication channels and systems. This is primarily due to the impersonal nature of the
Weighing up the positive and harmful impacts of our rectangular companions
This blog is part of our short stories in which we explore the relationship students have with their mobile phones be it positive or negative, the impact mobile phones have on students lives, and finally how best to strike a balance.
“Not sexual but almost close to being in love!” – StuComm speaks with students about their relationship with their mobile phones
This blog is part of our short stories in which we explore the relationship students have with their mobile phones be it positive or negative, the impact mobile phones have on students lives, and finally how best to strike a balance.
What is the impact of technology on students (Generation Y)
A world of possibilities are available to Generation Y through the use of technology. The pace of change, and available opportunities seemingly increase daily. With few pieces of hardware is this change more apparent than the mobile phone. In just
How StuComm improves every stage of the student life cycle
At StuComm, we focus on effective communication between educational institutions and students during the entire student life cycle. Therefore, we have developed three apps: MyChoice App, MyStart App and the StudentsApp. Here’s how these apps can improve communication with students
Meet William Viveen, CTO and co-founder at StuComm
At StuComm, our team is ready to make users and customers happy with our app. We had a talk with William Viveen, the CTO & co-founder of StuComm. He shares the story of the origins of StuComm, his work and
Using beacon technology for attendance registration
At StuComm we are always look for ways to make the StudentApp even more complete. One of the ways in which we do this, is by using beacon technology for attendance registration. With this feature, students can easily report themselves
Tom Mulders, Program Management Lead Google Travel, joins StuComm’s Advisory Board
We are very happy to announce that Tom Mulders, Program Management Lead for Google Travel, will be part of StuComm’s Advisory Board from May 1st 2018 on. Tom joins renowned Dutch entrepreneurs Roland Kahn, CEO Coolinvestments, Ruud Hendriks, co-founder Startupbootcamp,
How the StudentsApp helps students with mental health issues
High grades, a student job, staying fit, loans; more and more students are struggling with mental pressure and psychological issues. Almost half of all students has or ever had mental health issues. 3 out of 4 students are emotionally exhausted.
“StuComm is innovative and revolutionary” Zadkine
At the start of this year, the Zadkine app was successfully launched and received positively by Zadkine's students. We spoke with Marcel van Oorschot, information manager, about the Zadkine app and working with StuComm. A fresh start Zadkine needed a new app, where it was
How StuComm personalises the student experience
The StudentsApp is specially designed for students. It is important for us to make the usage of the StudentsApp as easy as possible for students. We want to fulfill their needs and give them mobile access to information that is
Kick-start students’ careers with the StudentsApp
We're always looking for ways to further improve the StudentsApp and maximize the use for students. One way we do this is by developing new features, and one of our latest developments is our internship feature. Relevant vacancies With the help of
Free passcode feature for the StudentsApp
StuComm understands that the data of every student must be handled in a safe manner. We have therefore designed our software in such a way to ensure optimal safety. In order to give students the opportunity to provide extra protection for
Why customers choose StuComm
At StuComm, the customer and student are at centre stage. Our entire team is focused on delivering the best quality to both our customers and users. Our company and way of working are designed to provide the best possible service.
Why students use the StudentsApp 25 times a week
StuComm enables educational institutions to improve their student communication. Our StudentsApp not only helps to inform students better about their studies, it is also a guaranteed tool for student engagement and to improve student satisfaction. Let’s discover how: Reach students 25
‘’StuComm knows what students want’’ The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Two weeks ago we went to the Education Strategy Forum in the UK together with Ed Lazet, Communication Manager at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS). There Ed inspired his UK colleagues with the success story of the MyTHUAS app, which has been
MyStart App; helping students with a successful start
The MyStart app guides students from the moment they apply to their first day on campus. The app provides students with a clear overview of their progress, tracking the status of their application and updating them with what remains to
The new Zadkine app
On 8th and 9th of February, the saMBO-ict conference took place at Zadkine in Rotterdam. There were two insightful days full of interesting sessions and presentations. Together with Zadkine we gave a workshop on the new Zadkine app, where students also spoke. The
The Digital Student Summit: What Students Need
On Thursday February 8, StuComm held their second Digital Student Summit, this time at the Dutch Embassy in London. The event was centred around student support, with a focus on mental health. We were delighted to introduce a range of speakers
MyChoice app – Choosing the right place to study
The MyChoice app was developed to enhance the experience of prospective students before, during and after open days. Acting as an interactive prospectus, all of the app presents the key information in one place, thereby enabling prospective students to make
Welcome to our six new team members!
StuComm is growing fast! We are happy to introduce you to our six new team members, who are all very excited to help put a smile on the faces of thousands of students every day. Let's meet the new members! Nina
Former Director Apple Education, Alan Greenberg, joins StuComm’s Advisory Board
We are very excited to announce that Alan Greenberg, the former Director Apple Education EMEA and Apple Education Asia, is joining StuComm’s Advisory Board. Alan forms the Advisory Board together with renowned Dutch entrepreneurs Roland Kahn, CEO Coolinvestments, and Ruud Hendriks, co-founder Startupbootcamp. Alan has
Being an intern at StuComm: “You’re really part of the team”
Every day, our team works with a lot of enthusiasm to deliver the best product. Two of our team members are Reno Meijer and Jamie Kalloe, and because they are still students themselves, they know like no other what students want. Reno
Supporting university IT departments with StuComm
One of our speakers at our 2017 Digital Student Summit, Paul Govey, admitted that updating old systems is “a terrifying process”. The Head of Student Communication and Marketing for Manchester University went on to say that institutions must “go big or
Registering for exams with the StudentsApp
We are always looking for ways to improve our StudentsApp and. We do this, amongst other things, by improving existing features but also by developing new features. One of our newest features is exam registration. Easy exam registration Registering for exams is
StuComm: Stable and Customer-Conscious
At StuComm, the customer and student are completely central. Our entire team is focused on delivering the best quality to both our customers and users. Our company and our way of working is designed to provide the best possible service. Agile Working StuComm
Experts in secure system connection
A primary frustration for students is the spreading of their and their institution’s information across multiple systems. And to make matters worse, they must log on to each individual system to access these different platforms. It’s no wonder, then, that
StudentsApp – the reliable solution
We have been improving communication between education institutions and students since 2014. Our StudentApp is the best solution institutions can employ to reach the modern, digital student effectively and efficiently. The StudentsApp The StudentsApp is a native app in which students can
From homeless to Cambridge: Making Education Accessible
The story of a former homeless man winning a spot to study at Cambridge University is a warming reminder that accessibility in education is key. In our bid to make campuses connected and students informed, we level the playing field,
Upgrade to the Digital Student Card for huge savings
Plastic Student Cards: Breakable, costly and easily lost. Not to mention a huge environmental concern, as highlighted in a recent blog post. Plastic is past it and digital is in. Welcome to “the technology of the future”: Welcome to the
Community Building with the StudentsApp
There is a paradox in our world: We are more connected than ever and yet some have never felt more isolated. The benefits of technology are often coupled with negative effects, and it is the duty of tech companies to
StuComm helps universities achieve their smart sustainability goals
At StuComm, we put students at the heart of everything we do. By resolving archaic communication problems and ensuring a smoother, more accessible interface we enable their access to vital information. In our process of doing so, we also help
Case Study: Rijn IJssel+
The 5th and 6th of October were dedicated to an educational and inspiring conference at the Rijn IJssel, a Further Education Institution in the Netherlands. The saMBO-ict conference took place at Rijn IJssel in Arnhem and, together with the institution,
Effective student communication with the StudentsApp
Satisfied and well-informed students are of great importance to higher educational institutions. They perform better, resulting in improved results and less study delay. Alongside, they are better spokespeople for your institution. Effective communication plays an important part in creating satisfied
“Technology of the future” Utrecht University about the digital student card
Since the current academic year (2017-2018), Utrecht University has completely switched to a digital student card. Students no longer receive the old plasticised student card but now find the college card in the MyUU app. We spoke to Marieke de Bakker,
Start saving resources with the digital student card
How to educate your Generation Y students At StuComm it's all about effective student communication. With our StudentsApp it isn't only easier to inform students at all time, our feedback modules make it possible to involve your students, and
Da Vinci College gaat StuComm’s StudentenApp gebruiken
Het Da Vinci College gaat ook gebruik maken van StuComm’s StudentenApp om hun studenten optimaal te informeren. Met het in gebruik nemen van de StudentenApp volgt het Da Vinci College het voorbeeld van o.a. Universiteit Utrecht, Hogeschool Inholland en Radboud
How to educate your Generation Y students
We've already told you about Gen Y and what type of working environment they prefer in our previous blogposts. But how should you educate this typical group that has been written so much about? The old way of a lecturer taking the stage, no
5 ways in which the StudentsApp helps new students
As the new academic year is approaching quickly, thousands of recently graduated high schoolers are getting ready to officially become a student. After the introduction time, it will be time for them to actually start studying. With their new life
Accessible data by connecting with systems
One of the biggest frustrations of students is that the information provision by their educational institution is unclear and scattered over different systems. Moreover they have to login to each of these systems every time they want to use it.
Successful presentation of StuComm’s roadmap
On Thursday June 23, we exclusively presented our roadmap to some of our best mentors and advisors. Alongside our presentation, incubator UtrechtInc took the stage, and the day ended with drinks and plenty of time for networking. StuComm's roadmap Ronald started the
Why you should listen to your students
As an educational institution you serve your students. You have the quality to provide students with the knowledge they need for their life after education. But there are always things that can be done better, whether it is about your
Offering the team some well-deserved relaxation
At StuComm it's all about people, and we keep this in mind during all customer contact. However our customers are not the only people we keep in mind, since our team is just as important. To show our appreciation for
Meet our team leader development; Jens
At StuComm we have a very passionate team that works hard every day to continually improve a great product. One of the members of this team is Jens Roggeband, our team lead development. Jens has been with StuComm from a very
Changing students’ lives with iBeacons
At StuComm we believe in effective student communication, that's why we created the StudentsApp. In an earlier blog we've already told you how the StudentsApp can help educational institutions to communicate better with its students. We are always looking for ways to
Gaming and education; a match made in heaven?
It might sound as a strange combination at first, gaming and education. But why not take advantage of something that many students love; gaming, and combine it with something they love a little less; studying. The phenomenon of combining gaming
StuComm through the eyes of a student
Life as a student is busy enough as it is. Thus, the last thing that you want is to go through a ton of different websites and clicks before reaching the page that you are looking for. StuComm offers the
Why you should hire a millennial
Millennials do not have a good reputation in the workplace. Not without reason. Gen Y workers are more demanding and need more guidance than previous generations. Their expectation management is not proportionate to their accomplishments. They expect to move into
Gen Y workers: love or hate them
Millennials are said to be lazy, impatient, and too laid back. Employers of Gen Y workers feel that those workers have unrealistic compensation demands, a poor work ethic, and poor concentration and focus. They seem to be outrageous job-hoppers. They
Do you know Generation Y?
Generation Y: the generation born between the 1980s and the mid 1990s, born between the arrival of the Walkman and the founding of Google. A generation which is highly critical and impatience. A generation which is very confident and ambitious.
CIO Christelijke Hogeschool Ede: “StuComm is an eager partner”
Success story Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE) is experiencing a grateful period. Just like last years, CHE was awarded to be the best medium-sized University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. A magnificent performance. We spoke with Ludo Zwaan, CIO of CHE,
Marcel Nollen, Inholland: “StuComm speaks the language of the student”
Inholland University of Applied Sciences Inholland is recovering from a tough period. Marcel Nollen, member of the Executive Board of Inholland, states that Inholland has made some adjustments in their vision. "The students are the most important factor. Our mission is to
How we got 10,000 new users in only 4 days!
This is the story of why thousands of students use the StuComm StudentsApp four to five times a day. Why the number of downloads takes huge proportions when it islaunched in the App Store and Play Store. Let me take
How StuComm is changing student communication
Article by Startupjuncture We interviewed Ronald Kouvelt of EduTech startup StuComm. The company was founded just eight months ago and is ready to become student communication market leader in The Netherlands. What makes them so successful? StuComm StuComm wants to facilitate communication between students and