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Cyber security threat predictions for 2026: what we’re seeing and why it matters
Cyber threats affecting the UK education and research sector continue to evolve, but the pace of change is increasing, driven by geopolitical instability, rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and the growing professionalisation of cyber crime.
byDavid BathoDelivering digital equity in transnational education
Insights from our sector-wide study of transnational education (TNE) show how digital access and student voice are central to delivering equitable global learning.
byElizabeth NewallBuilding digital capability: putting people before platforms across FE and HE
Colleges and universities continue to invest in digital infrastructure, yet Jisc insight shows that confidence and capability now determine whether staff and students can learn, teach and work effectively.
byDominic WalkerBuilding your business case for learning analytics
Implementing learning analytics requires buy-in and resources across your organisation. I’ve worked with our sector experts on a two-part blog series to prompt the conversations for building your business case.
byJames HodgkinCyber-secure international travel: why senior leaders need to take a role in mitigating this risk
International travel is necessary as UK universities and researchers continue to make their mark on a global scale, but it presents a heightened cyber security risk.
byProfessor Paul BoyleWhat’s next for digital learning content in FE?
AI is reshaping how content is created, discovered and used, and that means the way we think about learning resources in FE needs to evolve.
byJonathan HofgartnerandRob WraithSector-driven software procurement
Software procurement across higher education is becoming more complex by the month. Costs are rising, markets are consolidating, and institutions are being asked to do more with less.
byJohn ShaileFalling postgraduate demand shows why universities need stronger evidence to shape new strategies
New HESA data shows a significant fall in postgraduate recruitment, especially among international taught students.
byScotty DixonChallenges and opportunities – what leaders told us at our Scotland engagement forum
Senior leaders from across Scotland’s college and university sectors gathered in December for our annual stakeholder engagement forum at Fife College’s new Dunfermline City Campus.
byJason Miles-CampbellNorthern Ireland engagement forum – what members told us about their digital priorities
Strategic leaders from across Northern Ireland’s FE and HE sectors came together in Belfast for our annual Northern Ireland stakeholder engagement forum.
byJason Miles-Campbell