The perils of big data
Speaking at Jisc’s forthcoming Networkshop 47 conference, Kieron O’Hara warns that even anonymised data can reveal sensitive personal information. We must ensure data is both safe and useful, he says. >>
Humans and technology must work hand in hand to beat plagiarism
We welcome education secretary Damian Hinds’ call yesterday to beat the cheats by tackling the use of so-called 'essay mills' by students. >>
Jisc welcomes publication of open research reports
As research becomes ever more digital, the ways in which it tackles transparency and accountability must change. >>
Data matters, and so do ethics
There are many positive arguments for the use of data in education, but data collectors have a responsibility to ensure it really does benefit students and their institutions. >>
Edtech 2K19, what’s in store?
Was there a robot or a drone under your Christmas tree this year, or perhaps a smart lightbulb or a connected toothbrush? As tech companies put microchips into everyday objects and connect them to the internet, it feels like our lives are becoming a little more sci-fi every day. >>
The potential of Education 4.0 is huge – the UK must take the lead, now
We can own the opportunity created by Industry 4.0 in education and our UK universities are ready to be a global leader in making that leap into the future a reality. >>
The fourth industrial revolution: how can universities respond to the rise of the robots?
It’s official - up to 800 million global workers will be replaced by robots and AI by 2030. A rethink of education is needed to keep humans employed, but should universities be concerned about the robotic takeover? >>
Our edtech competition win, and why you should enter this time around
Have you got an edtech idea that could solve a sector problem or enhance the student experience? We won funding and support for our idea, and you could too… >>
A year to get your act together: how universities and colleges should be preparing for new data regulations
It’s out with the old and in with the new in May 2018 as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sweeps into effect to replace the Data Protection Act (DPA). As the world moves into an ever more digital direction, our personal data, how it is used and who has access to it has become a global concern for all of us. >>
How universities can use learning analytics to boost fair access and retention
Universities pulling together access agreements for next year should have learning analytics in their sights. >>
