Case studies
We work closely with our clients to design bespoke research that meets their needs and have been privileged to deliver robust, evidence-based insights to some of the most exciting organisations in the education sector. You can also visit the research reports page to explore our public-facing work, including free independent research.
Module-choice workshops with students and future learners
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we successfully adapted from face-to-face to collaborative online workshops in order to explore current and future students’ perceptions and experiences in depth.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Student satisfaction survey analysis
We analysed 11,200 responses from the University of London’s Student Experience Survey (SES), providing a global overview, as well as in-depth insights at programme and teaching centre level, and comparisons to the previous edition.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Exploring research culture
A high-profile study, involving 94 interviews, 4 co-creation workshops, an online survey with over 4,000 responses, and a comprehensive literature review.
Public sector and not-for-profit
Interviews exploring the market for a new careers service
We provided insights to how schools currently interpret the Gatsby Benchmarks, as well as how much interest exists for a new careers service proposition.
Public sector and not-for-profit
Schools pilot of a digital learning tool
Sumdog needed to understand schools’ reactions to changing their subscription model. 16 schools were part of a pilot, using Sumdog over the course of a year and participating in feedback sessions with Shift.
Publishing and media companiesParents’ needs around home-learning tools
20 interviews with parents in the UK and US were conducted to explore what they sought in home-learning tools and how to improve the Sumdog tool to best support this and encourage subscriptions.
Publishing and media companies
Brand perception eSurvey and interviews
Through 5 initial cognitive interviews, 22 in-depth interviews and a comprehensive eSurvey with 4,500 responses, we provided CUP Academic with a solid understanding of priority areas for their strategy.
Publishing and media companies
Interviews around primary chemistry resources
We conducted 40 phone interviews with primary teachers who taught science to explore their experiences and challenges, as well as their perceptions of RSC services.
Public sector and not-for-profitHigher Education strategies research
We carried out 8 in-depth interviews for a leading HE service provider to identify trends, similarities and differences around the strategic direction of universities since similar research 2 years earlier.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
The Network research
We conducted desk research and a series of interviews to provide rich insight into The Network's customer base, particularly the needs and challenges they face.
Awarding organisationsAlumni survey 2019
In addition to exploring needs and preferences, this Russell Group university wanted to gain a deeper understanding of alumni connection and engagement behaviour to inform future strategic decisions.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Internal engagement and communication focus groups
Shift Learning ran seven focus groups with University of Southampton staff, from a range of locations and roles, to inform improvements to internal communications.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
