Paul McKean

Director of further education, skills and training

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At Jisc’s England engagement forum, senior HE and FE leaders came together to explore priorities, tackle challenges, and discuss how we can best support you and the wider sector.

England engagement forum: addressing needs and challenges in higher and further education

Liam Earney

Managing director HE and research, and executive director of digital resources

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Why we’re sharing this roadmap now, and how your insight will help us shape its next phase.

Introducing Jisc’s library portfolio roadmap

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UK managing director, further education and skills, nations, advice and training

Robin Ghurbhurun

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When colleges invest in people, they build the digital confidence, trust and partnerships that help their communities thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Protecting what we love: strengthening the communities at the heart of our colleges

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The opportunities and challenges of collaboration between institutions were a recurring theme at the recent Independent Higher Education (IHE) Annual Conference, sponsored by Jisc.

Should independent higher education institutions develop strategies to compete - or collaborate?

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Head of analytics, Jisc

James Hodgkin

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I’m concluding my two-part blog series reviewing what you need in the business case for your project, to make it an established part of your organisation’s business-as usual.

Building a business case for learning analytics: securing stakeholder engagement and ongoing support

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Director of security, Jisc

David Batho

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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.

Cyber security threat predictions for 2026: what we’re seeing and why it matters

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Senior sector specialist (digital transformation)

Elizabeth Newall

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Insights from our sector-wide study of transnational education (TNE) show how digital access and student voice are central to delivering equitable global learning.

Delivering digital equity in transnational education

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Business intelligence and surveys consultant, Jisc

Dominic Walker

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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.

Building digital capability: putting people before platforms across FE and HE

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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.

Building your business case for learning analytics

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Vice-chancellor, Swansea University (chair of Jisc's board of trustees)

Professor Paul Boyle

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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.

Cyber-secure international travel: why senior leaders need to take a role in mitigating this risk

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Head of learning and teaching - licensing, Jisc

Jonathan Hofgartner

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Head of learning technology and digital learning at NCG

Rob Wraith

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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.

What’s next for digital learning content in FE?

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Director of procurement and supplier management

John Shaile

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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.

Sector-driven software procurement

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Product manager, commercial - data analytics and student services

Scotty Dixon

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New HESA data shows a significant fall in postgraduate recruitment, especially among international taught students.

Falling postgraduate demand shows why universities need stronger evidence to shape new strategies

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Director of Jisc Scotland and Jisc Northern Ireland

Jason Miles-Campbell

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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.

Challenges and opportunities – what leaders told us at our Scotland engagement forum

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Strategic leaders from across Northern Ireland’s FE and HE sectors came together in Belfast for our annual Northern Ireland stakeholder engagement forum.

Northern Ireland engagement forum – what members told us about their digital priorities

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Our director of security shares his key takeaways from the Association of Colleges (AoC) Governance Professionals Conference.

Cyber resilience: a strategic board-level priority

Henry Hughes

Chief technology officer

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The UK government’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) presents challenges and potential opportunities for the higher and further education and research sectors, as our chief technology officer Henry Hughes explains.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – what institutions need to know

Phil Richards

Chief technology officer, Data

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The next Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) will require strong evidence of teaching quality and student outcomes. We can help you strengthen your data foundations and get ready for the changes ahead.

Preparing for TEF: how we can help you focus on your data

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Head of architecture and engineering, Jisc

Ben Chapman

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Our head of cyber engineering and architecture reflects on this year’s conference and some of its key takeaways.

Security Conference –  building resilience and sharing powerful lessons to strengthen our sector

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Universities are exploring new ways to collaborate on postgraduate recruitment. We look at the opportunities, risks and how our Discover progression undergraduate to postgraduate dashboards provide the evidence to guide decisions.

Postgraduate recruitment and the rise of regional collaboration

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Sustainability subject specialist

Cal Innes

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Exploring how practical, evidence-based actions can reduce the hidden environmental impact of digital technology and build a sustainable digital culture in education.

Digital sustainability: small choices, big impact

Victoria Moody

Director, higher education and research

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Insights from a Jisc-hosted forum on advancing strategic approaches to trusted research environment (TRE) ecosystems reveal why collaboration and governance are key to making TREs a core part of institutional digital strategies.

Why trusted research environments should be at the centre of digital strategies to fuel innovation, sustainability and growth

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Simon Birkett

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Subject specialist (digital capability and skills)

Kathryn Woodhead

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Subject specialist - learning technology

Cat Bailey

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Reflections from Jisc expert-led sessions at ALTC25, sharing insights, tools and frameworks to help you navigate complexity and drive innovation in learning.

ALTC25: building stronger foundations for inclusive, innovative learning

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Connect More returns this December to explore how digital tools and approaches can enhance teaching, learning, and student support.

Connect More: a journey of connection, creativity and change

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Licensing portfolio specialist, Jisc

Sonia Davies

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Strategic asset management empowers institutions to gain control, strengthen security, and make informed decisions for long-term value.

Reducing vulnerability through strategic software asset management

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Cyber threats demand UK education and research institutions build resilience, enforce governance, and respond swiftly to protect students, assets, and operations.

Security Conference 2025: why it’s time to act on tackling cyber threats

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With domestic enrolments falling and competition rising, data-driven insight is key to postgraduate recruitment.

Understanding postgraduate progression: why data matters more than ever

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Data manager, Jisc

Andy Simm

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The R14 deadline exposes deeper issues in data culture and maturity across further education providers. Here’s why it’s time to take stock.

What the R14 scramble tells us about data maturity

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Director of digital transformation (HE)

Sarah Knight

Beyond blended blog feature

Blended learning is now core to the higher education offering but how well is it serving our students and staff?

Transforming curriculum and learning design in a shifting landscape

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Improving continuation is complex, but essential. With the right data and analytics, leaders can improve rankings, reduce financial losses, and, most importantly, help more students succeed.

From league tables to life chances: why continuation matters more than ever

Rhys Daniels

Director, Wales at Jisc

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Our annual Welsh engagement forum brought together education leaders to discuss sector priorities, including AI, cost pressures, bilingual provision and collaboration, directly shaping our strategic plans for Wales.

Shaping our priorities for Wales – key takeaways from our Welsh engagement forum

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Find out how we empower Scotland’s colleges and universities to drive inclusive, data-driven and technology-enabled innovation in teaching, learning and research.

From data to inclusion: how Jisc supports Scotland’s innovation journey

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Our newly published digital experience insights survey not only highlights areas of progress, but also points to where future investment is most needed and provides robust evidence for future initiatives.

What students really think about their digital experience in higher education

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The basic compliance assessment (BCA) threshold for international students is increasing. Learning analytics could be the key for universities achieving the higher completion rates and staying compliant.

Meeting the new international student compliance rules with learning analytics

James Clay

Head of higher education and student experience

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Collaboration between higher education institutions can save money, increase productivity and lead to better student experiences.

Setting the foundations for successful collaboration

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Convincingly making the case for collaboration across the higher education sector for better student experiences is crucial, but how do you get key people on board for institutional and personal buy-in?

It’s better together – how to make the case for collaboration

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Head of portfolio, content licensing

Anna Vernon

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We've worked intensively on a special project to support publishers, institutions, and authors with the launch of UKRI's policy. Now we look ahead to what still needs collective action.

What's next after the UKRI monographs policy roll out?

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Our strategic support for implementing UKRI’s open access policy includes negotiations with 416 publishers, cost-saving measures, and future plans for sustainable open research models.

How Jisc helped implement UKRI’s open access policy for research articles – and what’s next

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Head of labour market intelligence

Charlie Ball

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Newly released survey results paint a wider picture of the way the graduate labour market looks today.

Graduate Outcomes in context reveals a resilient graduate labour market

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Group chief technology officer

Bella Abrams

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A personal view from Bella Abrams, Jisc's chief technology officer, on the recent event for IT leaders held at Nottingham Trent University and online.

Networkshop – a valuable opportunity to learn about the opportunities and threats faced by our community

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Head of international, Jisc

David Patterson

National Research and Education Network (NREN) specialists from more than 70 countries gathered in Brighton, UK, to share expertise at the GÉANT TNC25 conference. It was Jisc’s privilege to host the event.

TNC25 – underlining the spirit of global collaboration and sharing

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Delivering digital equity in transnational education

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