Beyond the Technology: powered by people - building digital together
From building digital communities to driving sector wide change, this episode explores how collaboration, peer support and recognition put people at the heart of digital transformation.
In this episode of Beyond the Technology, recorded live at Digifest 2026, Catherine Evans speaks with Chris Melia and Phil Whitehead about community‑led approaches to developing digital skills. Chris and Phil share practical insights on peer support, recognition and collaboration, and how putting people at the centre can drive meaningful digital change across education.
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Episode guests, hosts and producers
Episode guests
Chris Melia
Collaborative and digital practice lead, University of Lancashire
Phil Whitehead
Director of academic services and digital learning at DN Colleges Group
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