The English and maths resits challenge – and how Jisc is helping
Was there a subject you really disliked at school? Perhaps it was an optional course that you were able to drop in making your GCSE choices, or one that you were glad to see the back of after sitting your exams. As long as that subject didn’t impact on your career choice, you probably gave it little thought thereafter. >>
Understanding the who, what and how of online learning
Learning in a digital environment is potentially a great leveller, enabling people from all backgrounds to access learning and valuable knowledge; technically, all you need to learn online is an internet connection and curiosity about a particular subject or topic area. >>
Learnings from colleges that have gone through mergers and transformation
Like no time before the further education (FE) sector is under huge financial strain, with there being little in the way of reprieve on the horizon. >>
Defending against cyber attacks – we’re stronger together
Safety is in numbers when it comes to creating robust security measures, but how do we shape solutions for the future? >>
A joint approach to implementing open research data
The recently-launched Concordat for Open Research Data advocates an open data landscape, but how do you as an institution go about achieving this vision? >>
Introducing the new sector agreement for open research data
Within the research sector it is now widely recognised that open data is a good thing and beneficial to research and its subsequent impacts and uses. It improves the integrity of research by making it more transparent, open to scrutiny and therefore trustworthy, while supporting reuse, new advances, and contributing to economic growth. >>
Creating a collaborative, integrated learning analytics service fit for the sector
Universities and colleges wishing to maximise student success and raise achievement of all students – including those from non-traditional backgrounds – should consider adopting learning analytics, as recommended by the Higher Education Commission in its recent report ‘From Bricks to Clicks’. >>
Top tips for developing an effective open access policy
Even among the growing band of countries enthusiastic about open access’ (OA’s) benefits for research, the UK stands out as a trailblazer in this field. >>
The art of collaboration to provide a better service for UK higher education
As the UK higher education system goes through its biggest overhaul in 20 years, together with cost cutting targets becoming the norm, partnerships and collaborations are more important than ever before. >>
Web filtering and monitoring – what do you need to know?
How do you strike a balance between protecting users whilst enabling them to work effectively online? >>
