12/03/2026
The Deanship of the Common First Year at participated in the 45th Annual First Year Experience Conference in Seattle, bringing together global experts to discuss strategies that support students during their transition into university life.
Discussions focused on improving student engagement, academic advising, retention strategies and strengthening the academic and social transition for first year students.
University representatives also shared initiatives designed to support new students from their first weeks on campus, including early follow up systems and academic development programmes aimed at improving readiness and long term success.