The General Data Protection Regulation and what it means for cyber security
Keeping personal data secure has been a legal requirement since the 1984 Data Protection Act. But that creates a paradox, because to secure the computers and networks that store and carry personal data, we need to collect additional personal data about how those systems are used and abused >>
Parity of international learning and teaching: our TNE licensing pilot is born
With a growing movement in transnational education, universities have a new challenge in achieving equality - how can they ensure all students have access to the same publications? >>
The push and pull towards new models of publishing
Within the world of publishing, we are seeing some new trends emerge. Born from a desire to change the current publishing landscape, dominated by a handful of large commercial publishers, there is an increase in new publishing models, being led by universities and academics >>
The future of FE: our vision for the next five years
Can colleges and skills providers become efficient and financially stable, while also providing an excellent learning experience that produces a workforce with the skills required to help the UK economy thrive post-Brexit and beyond? >>
Gotcha! How to avoid that sinking feeling - and the phisherman's hook
With phishing the most common attack method for cyber criminals, tackling ignorance among staff and students has never been more important. >>
Are you our next HE social media superstar?
We’re on the look-out for the most social media-savvy folk in higher education (HE). Sound like you? Well, if you make our top ten list you could win an edtech visit for your class, with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and even a robot, and hey, it’s always nice to be acknowledged for your hard work! >>
Three key ways to build staff digital capabilities and confidence
Staff digital capabilities are central to student and organisational success. It's a digital world, and in addition to a chosen subject, students are preparing for work and life in a digital society. >>
Crack that code! This could be the week the magic happens...
At Jisc we believe that education technology (edtech) can improve education, research and student life – and not just in the classroom or lecture theatre. However, most of us are consumers of technology rather than producers. What would it take to learn how to code, or get into hardware hacking? >>
Four take-home thoughts from the ALT Conference
Last week’s Association of Learning and Technology (ALT) Conference, also known as altc, was a great opportunity to catch up with learning technologists. >>
The benefits of tech for students' financial literacy
As the UK population becomes digitally-savvy from an increasingly younger age, it’s easy to assume tech take-up is evenly shared across every aspect of our lives. >>
