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Prospectus Plus vs. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is turning university research into an anonymous experience. If students rely on AI, you lose control of your brand messaging, accuracy, and crucially... capture zero leads or data. Should you let AI dictate your recruitment journey?

  • Matt Lees
  • 24 April 2026
  • Case Studies

Runshaw College – Finding the Right Balance Between Print and Digital

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In 2024, the Lancashire-based institution reimagined its prospectus strategy to meet the expectations of today’s tech-savvy students without abandoning the tactile charm of print. The result? A digital-first, print-light approach powered by Prospectus Plus – one that has already contributed to their best-ever enrolment numbers.

  • Nathan Monk
  • 28 November 2025
  • Insight, Research

We Ordered 57 University Prospectuses, Here’s What We Found (2025 Edition)

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Choice is up, personalisation is not. PDFs are everywhere. Expectations are unmet. Here's how the sector can close the gap in one cycle...

  • Nathan Monk
  • 26 November 2025
  • Insights & Opinions

Prospectus Plus vs. Printed Prospectuses

A young man and woman stand among towering stacks of printed prospectuses in a library, with the woman focused on a glowing tablet while the man looks on with folded arms.

Once upon-a-time, 100-page printed prospectuses were the gold standard of recruitment. A glossy way to showcase courses and campuses. Today, student expectations and engagement have shifted, and the landscape looks very different.

  • Matt Lees
  • 16 August 2025
  • Research, Insight

10 Surprising Truths About Prospectuses in Colleges, Backed by New Research

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Prospectus Plus and the College Marketing Network surveyed 26 UK colleges, uncovering gaps between perception and reality in prospectus use, especially around sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and how engagement is measured.

  • Nathan Monk
  • 8 August 2025
  • Case Studies

How University of Surrey Used the Digital Prospectus as a Catalyst for Change

What began as a sustainability and efficiency initiative evolved into a broader digital transformation – one that moved ownership of the prospectus between departments for the first time in institutional memory.

  • Nathan Monk
  • 2 July 2025
  • Case Studies

Coleg Gwent on Using Their Digital Prospectus as a Strategic Tool

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We spoke with Bethan Evans (Marketing Executive at Coleg Gwent) to see how Coleg Gwent is redefining the role of the prospectus, and using it to compete smarter.

  • Nathan Monk
  • 20 June 2025
  • Case Studies

Leyton Sixth Form College Shows What Happens When the Prospectus Comes First

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Most colleges wait until the end of a website project to think about the prospectus. Leyton Sixth Form College did the opposite - and it changed everything!

  • Nathan Monk
  • 13 May 2025
  • Insights & Opinions

Prospectus Plus vs. A Bespoke Digital Prospectus

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Building a bespoke digital prospectus promises total control... but often brings total chaos. High costs, delays, endless requests, and maintenance headaches. Find out how to deliver a sector-ready solution without the pain of custom development.

  • Matt Lees
  • 15 March 2025
  • Case Studies

How UniTasterDays Transformed Digital Publishing with Prospectus Plus

UniTasterDays switched to Prospectus Plus for a high-quality, accessible digital guide—eliminating PDFs, boosting flexibility, and simplifying content.

  • Nathan Monk
  • 28 February 2025
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