About us

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Our purpose

We’re on a mission to improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research.

That’s why we exist.
It’s what drives us every day.

Who we are

Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research and innovation.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and believe education and research improves lives and that technology improves education and research.

We provide managed and brokered products and services, enhanced with expertise and intelligence to provide sector leadership and enable digital transformation.

Our vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education, research and innovation.

What we do

We provide the Janet Network - the UK's national research and education network (NREN) It is used by 18 million people It has built in, world class cyber security protection, utilising sector specific intelligence Help the sector save time and money Through our sector wide deals and shared services alone we save the sector around: £220.2m (2020-2021) We provide trusted expert advice and practical assistance • Providing insight, guidance and leadership • Delivering training and events • Building communities We provide critical services in... Cloud Connectivity and cyber security Content and discovery Data analytics Verification services Student experience Openresearch Licensing

How we support our members

From transforming assessment at UCL to tackling digital inequality at Kirklees Council, we have impact across the UK and beyond.

Read our member stories.

Get to know us better

We have big plans for our future

Our focus for the years ahead will be to deliver the right solutions, empower communities and be a force for good.

Read our strategy.

Contact us

To find out more on how we can help you, get in touch by calling us on 0300 300 2212 or emailing help@jisc.ac.uk