TikTok isn’t no.1 for students; The EU just dropped a law that will change the internet; Digital cameras are the new nostalgia — Education Marketer

by | Jan 20, 2023 | International Education News

FAQs Digital cameras are the new nostalgia — Education Marketer
Q: What is the cost-of-living crisis for students?
A: According to HEPI, 17% of students have concerns with EVERY aspect of their finances, and 90% of students reported a worsening of their mental health due to the cost of living crisis. Universities are tripling hardship funds, offering free meals, and relaxing attendance rules to help reduce the pressure.

Q: What is the creator economy?
A: The creator economy is the emergence of a “creator middle class”, where content creators don’t necessarily want infamy, but rather to own their own businesses. According to Adobe, 150 million have joined the creator economy in the last two years.

Q: What are universities doing to help with the cost-of-living crisis?
A: Universities are tripling hardship funds, offering free meals, and relaxing attendance rules so students can work from home. The Government has increased the student maintenance loan allowance, but inflation is running hot at 10%. A few universities are dusting off their Covid-19 plans and taking a “crisis management” approach.

Q: What is digital governance?
A: Digital governance is an export focused on the interoperability of digital platforms. It requires that if you’re using WhatsApp but your friend prefers Messenger, Meta needs to make messages between the two apps possible. It also means that Apple would need to make its apps available on multiple platforms, not just the AppStore.

Summary from www.educationmarketer.co.uk