JS Group welcomes the new Joint Consortia Framework Agreement for Books and eBooks as a major contribution to increasing service standards and transparency in the provision of learning resources to students. With so many universities looking at new, innovative ways to support blended learning and to provide students with their learning resources, JS Group welcomes […]
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More universities adopt the Aspire platform
More universities adopt the Aspire platform as they continue to invest in learning resources to support student learning JS Group is delighted to announce that a number of new universities have adopted the Aspire platform to deliver cashless learning resources bursaries to students. For the 2017/18 academic year there will be new Aspire schemes at […]
The Teaching Excellence Framework highlights the benefits of Aspire
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awards have now been published and JS Group was very encouraged to see that a number of universities had highlighted the positive impact that their Aspire schemes have on student engagement and outcomes. Commenting on this, Peter Gray, Chairman and CEO of JS Group, said: Our mission is to deliver […]
York St John University adopt Aspire for 2017/18
JS Group is delighted to announce that York St John University has adopted JS Group’s Aspire Bursary Management Solution for implementation from the 2017/18 academic year. York St John’s vision is to be the “best of England’s small universities” with an emphasis on a personal and collaborative student experience, support services that empower students and […]
University of Worcester adopts Aspire to support student learning.
The University of Worcester is a fast growing, innovative institution with a clear focus on inclusion and on providing all students with the best possible education and experience. The University has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education’s University of the Year award. The University of Worcester has partnered with JS Group to develop an […]
JS Group announces appointment of new Group Commercial Director
John Smith & Son Group Limited announced today that David Marshall has been promoted to the Group’s Executive Board of Directors as Group Commercial Director. The John Smith & Son Group has transformed its business over recent years as its markets have changed and evolved. David has been at the forefront of much of this […]
JS Group welcomes Professor Michael Thorne as Strategic Advisor to the Board
JS Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Michael Thorne as a Strategic Advisor to the Board. In this role, Professor Thorne will advise on business strategy and Higher Education policy and practice. Professor Michael Thorne recently retired as Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University having been a Vice Chancellor for almost 15 […]
The inaugural AUA John Smith’s Essay prize
JS Group is delighted to announce that the winner of the AUA John Smith’s Essay Prize was Andrew Fisher for his article ‘Towards an orderly exit regime in English higher education’. Andrew was presented with his prize at the AUA conference in Leeds on Tuesday. John Smith’s has partnered with the Association of University Administrators […]
John Smith’s work with UK universities honoured at the 2016 APS Awards and Conference
JS Group is delighted to announce that John Smith’s has won 2 awards at the Booksellers Association 2016 APS (Academic, Professional and Specialist Group) Conference in recognition of the work it does to support universities and students throughout the UK. John Smith’s has been named Academic and Professional Chain Bookseller of the Year. This is […]
John Smith’s website recognised as one of the Top 500 Retail websites in the UK
John Smith’s website has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 500 Retail websites in the prestigious and authoritative InternetRetailing annual survey. John Smith’s joins other well-known brands including WH Smith and Waterstones in this research based survey that recognises “leading ecommerce and cross-channel” retailers. Commenting on this recognition, Peter Gray, CEO and Chairman […]