About JISC
JISC is the UK’s expert on information and digital technologies for education and research
What is JISC?
JISC is driving innovation in UK education and research, and has been doing so for more than 15 years.
Historically, the acronym stood for ‘Joint Information Systems Committee’. Over time our role has evolved and our reputation in the UK and internationally has grown. So while we may not be an ‘information systems committee’ any longer, we continue to champion the use of digital technology to ensure the UK remains world-class in research, teaching and learning.
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How do we champion digital technology?
JISC offers leadership and support to UK educational organisations at a local, national and international level. We provide resources, knowledge and expertise that colleges and universities would struggle to source individually due to cost and resource. By staying abreast of developments across information and digital technology we help the UK education community make investment decisions that ensure they deliver the learner experience their students demand.
We are the driving force behind major shared services which are responsive, agile and fit for purpose in a rapidly changing environment. We provide access to the world-class Janet(UK) network, quality and cost-effective digital resources and a range of specialist advisory services. What's more, our innovation programmes and projects are seeding the core services of the future.
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How is JISC structured and funded?
JISC is funded by all the UK post 16 and higher education funding bodies as well as the Research Councils. JISC’s work programme for the 2012 -2013 academic year will be guided by a transition group which comprises of senior managers, information professionals and IT specialists.
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