“The study group is really important. For me, it almost feels like a matter of life and death to have a good study group,” says Frederik Lundager Andreasen, smiling. In this article, he shares his experiences of working in study groups and…

What happens when differences become a strength and vulnerability becomes a resource? In the Business Development degree programme, there is a deliberate focus on challenging students’ collaboration so they can develop both as individuals…

Since 2022, a research project at Aarhus BSS has been investigating which compositions of study groups can help reduce dropout rates in university degree programmes. The first results, which may hint at the recipe for the perfect study…

A CED study has provided new insights into how biology students use their study groups. Therefore, as part of its student retention strategy, the department has adjusted the organisation of study group work. The initiatives aim to develop…

The study activity model highlights that learning takes place in many different contexts, not only in the classroom. In this article, we explain how the model can be used to strengthen students’ work in study groups, both as a visual tool…