Republic Student Survey

Task 

TONIC was asked to conduct a student survey at Republic, a shared education campus and workspace in East India Dock in London, which houses multiple universities and learning institutions. The aim of this engagement was to understand the student experience and how life on campus could be improved.  

Our Approach 

TONIC utilised a mixed-methods approach for this task, collecting quantitative data through an online survey, in addition to the collection of qualitative data by conducting in-depth interviews, both of which were directed at students living on the campus only. The survey investigated:  

• demographics of students 

• their attitude towards the campus and their course, including why they have this perspective 

• insights into how students use the campus 

• steps towards improving living on site based on the direct input of the participants 

• the challenges they reported facing. 

Outcome 

A large sample size was achieved, with data from the survey (n = 670) and interviews (n = 32) being analysed and triangulated to produce a findings report, which was presented in an accessible PowerPoint slideshow format. The report had quotations alongside quantitative statistics, to add greater depth and meaning to the output. As international students made up 60% of all respondents to the survey, a dedicated section for international students was included in the final report, in order to demonstrate TONIC’s understanding that this cohort of students have differing experiences and may face alternative challenges to their peers. Recommendations were also co-produced with students and presented at the end of the report.