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Data analytics predict student wellbeing and support interventionPilot project at Northumbria University used data to predict student wellbeing and identified opportunities to offer help to vulnerable students.
Webinar outlines how to purchase Jisc-negotiated software licences via ChestOur webinar will show how the Chest platform helps members easily access licences with better discounts, terms and access conditions.
Security Conference 2024 programme releasedThe programme for this year’s Security Conference is now live.
Budget 2024: Jisc urges Government to further enhance cyber security across UK tertiary education and research sectorsA new proposal outlines the creation of two new Government funded security operation services designed to strengthen cyber resilience at UK tertiary education and research institutions.
Digifest 2025: Where today meets tomorrowRegistration for our flagship digital teaching and learning conference, one of the highlight events in the UK edtech calendar, is now open.
The UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Programme’s response to the ‘Mapping federation journeys’ reportJisc welcomes UKRI’s response to the 'Mapping federation journeys for optimising the UK digital research infrastructure' report.
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Blog

The future of assessment: embracing AI and EdTechTo coincide with A-level, T-level and BTEC results day, Olly Newton, executive director at the Edge Foundation shares his thoughts on the future of assessment and how tools such as AI are changing the game.
It's not technology that determines the success of a VLE - it’s the usersThe vital questions to ask when embarking on a virtual learning environment (VLE) change at your organisation and why there is no silver bullet.
Improving cyber security immediately in one easy move – at no extra costHow institutions can create the most secure environment possible for learning online.
Beware the 5th of July – the worst day of the year for a cyber attackHow can universities and colleges keep services running smoothly during critical periods like clearing and enrolment?
What did NRENs ever do for us? The answer might surprise youAs we announce we'll be hosting TNC 2025 in Brighton, Heidi Fraser-Krauss reflects on the value of the Janet Network to UK research and education.
What’s keeping FE leaders awake at night?We asked about their challenges for the coming year – and priorities have changed
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Features

Digital shock and border crossings: how higher education providers are using Jisc research to smooth the transition for international studentsNew research highlights how higher education providers (HEPs) are using digital technologies to ease the transition for international students.
Data, drones, AI and more - exploring the future of technology with BTOur latest Immersion Tour visit to BT’s Adastral Park has already led to senior FE and HE leaders effecting positive change at their institutions
Community and collaboration are key to scaling up extended reality in tertiary educationThree members from the ALT/Jisc XR community discuss the opportunities and challenges of extending XR across their institutions.
Meet the inspiring Scottish education providers innovating with technology at the 2024 The Herald Higher Education AwardsThe Jisc-sponsored award for ‘Innovative Use of Technology’ celebrates Scottish higher education providers using digital innovation to support students, staff and their wider community.
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Member stories

A bot named WinnieLike many others across the sector, Windsor Forest Colleges Group hit a crunch point where it became clear that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) was inevitable.
Digital transformation at a global universityHeriot-Watt is a distinctive university: Scottish in its heritage and global in its footprint. So how does digital transformation work across such a geographically scattered institution?
By design and delivery: embedding flexible learning at the University of ManchesterThe University of Manchester has committed to delivering blended learning by default for all on-campus students with its innovative flexible learning programme.
People, place and partnership at Ulster UniversityHow one of the most complex universities in the UK is transforming digitally to make technology work harder at bringing people together.
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Podcasts

Research Talk: Navigating open research as an early career researcher

Exploring the challenges of sharing research openly, especially for early career researchers, and the evolving nature of research culture in academia.

Tech takes: Networkshop 2024 special

Hear from our members at Networkshop 2024 to learn how they approach challenges, industry trends and prepare for the future.
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Reports

The Office for Students (OfS) mental health analytics project - An evaluationPilot project at Northumbria University used data to predict student wellbeing and identified opportunities to offer help to vulnerable students.
Blended and hybrid learning in Welsh further education collegesJisc is working in partnership with the Welsh Government to drive forward Digital 2030, which aims to see learning providers in Wales harness the potential of digital technology to support sustainable and resilient approaches to delivery.
Dysgu cyfunol a hybrid yng ngholegau addysg bellach CymruMae Jisc yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru i fwrw ymlaen â Digidol 2030, sy'n anelu at weld darparwyr dysgu yng Nghymru yn manteisio ar botensial technoleg ddigidol i gefnogi dulliau gweithredu cynaliadwy a gwydn.
Digital sustainability in tertiary education: trends, challenges, and sector insightsNavigating through the complexities of digital sustainability, including the challenges and opportunities confronting those working in tertiary education and research institutions across the UK.
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