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Data protection and digital information bill

What are the key changes?

Data protection awareness

Digital learning module covering data protection principles and legislation.

Data protection and GDPR

Practical resources and advice to help you understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation.

Data protection awareness digital learning module

Online training module covering data protection principles and legislation.

Code of practice for wellbeing and mental health analytics

Suggesting how education providers can ensure that their use of data to support wellbeing does not create risks for students or staff.

Jisc and HESA - data protection

Jisc and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) have announced a merger, taking effect from the beginning of October 2022.

Networking, computers and the law

This guide outlines which laws apply to networking and how you can ensure regulations are followed.

Privacy notice

Jisc is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we use, store and share the information we collect about you.

Legal considerations for recording lectures

Clarifying the legal aspects of recording lectures at UK further and higher education institutions.

Lesson capture and streaming for further education institutions

How can further education Institutions in Wales discover, adopt or enhance the use of recorded and streamed content for teaching and learning?

Staff privacy notice

This applies to Jisc staff.

Heidi Plus data protection training for Gold users and Lead Contacts

This e-learning course provides you with mandatory data protection training for the use of Heidi Plus at a Gold user level.

Heidi Plus organisational agreements

The terms of your employing organisation’s Heidi Plus organisational agreement with HESA Services Limited.

Tailored datasets

Unlock analytical insights about the UK higher education sector.

Heidi Plus data protection training for Gold users and Lead Contacts 2024

This e-learning course provides you with mandatory data protection training for the use of Heidi Plus at a Gold user level.

Building the future intelligent campus

Using data to make smarter use of your university estate.

Staying safe online

Keep your organisation’s staff and students working safely online, whether they’re on or off-campus.

Digital learning modules

Jisc training offers digital learning modules for subject areas of particular importance for education and research institutions.

Training terms and conditions

Details for delegates booking onto Jisc training courses.

Structure and governance

An overview of our membership, companies, funding, board and committees.

Code of practice for learning analytics

Setting out the responsibilities of educational institutions to ensure that learning analytics is carried out responsibly, appropriately and effectively.

Data and official statistics

IT infrastructure reviews in FE: key findings

This report covers the state of IT service delivery in further education based on data from Jisc infrastructure reviews undertaken between 2020 and 2024.

Understanding security certificates

Our security certificate automation toolkit can help you understand SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are digital certificates.

Passing of Andrew Cormack

It was with great sadness that we learned last week of the passing of our colleague and friend Andrew Cormack – a man who truly embodied Jisc’s ethos of using technology as a force for good in the world of education and research.

Security Conference 2024 exhibitors

Meet the exhibitors of Security Conference 2024.

Digital transformation in higher education

A toolkit to support the development of digital strategies, assessment of digital maturity across the organisation and the creation of actionable roadmaps and plans for implementation.

Understanding the threat of esports to the network

As more and more UK colleges and universities realise the benefits of adding esports to the curriculum, the cyber security threat exposure that comes with it increases too.

Delegate terms and conditions

Details for delegates booking to attend Jisc events.

Data centre services

Save money, improve energy efficiency and get the scalability you need by moving systems and services to off-site data centres.

CSIRT

Safeguard your computer security with ongoing support from our dedicated computer security incident response team.

Knowledge management and use

Knowledge management and use is a core practice area of digital transformation focusing on effective use of information and data to support decision making.

Future-proofing security certificate management

Our security certificate automation toolkit explains how automation has become indispensable for efficient and effective certificate management.

Terms of use for Jisc Microsoft Teams community

For all members of the Jisc Microsoft Teams community.

Heidi Plus training

A range of training opportunities throughout the year to suit all levels of Heidi Plus knowledge and experience.

Global access and seamless support: Digital assessment at Vienna University of Economics and Business

Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) has enhanced its accessibility for international students taking assessments while ensuring academic integrity and cost savings.

HESA Data Platform now live

The HESA Data Platform (HDP) is now live and open for providers to submit data.

Security Conference 2024 keynote speakers

Security Conference welcomes IT and security professionals from the education and research sector to gain the knowledge and strategies to protect your valuable research data, student information, and institutional reputation.

Good practice in IT sustainability

Advice and good practice from across the FE sector in Wales to help improve your financial sustainability and plan towards net zero.

Using the data maturity framework

These key areas of the data maturity framework will help you to begin your data journey.

Maturity journey: roadmap

Understanding current data maturity will help you communicate the challenges and opportunities you face in data management and reporting provision.

Heidi Plus intermediate to advanced train the trainer

Develop your knowledge of Heidi Plus to an advanced level and take away the resources you need to train the rest of your team.

Heidi Plus beginner to intermediate train the trainer

Gain confidence with the functionality of Heidi Plus and take away the resources you need to train the rest of your team.

“Learning analytics is about hearts and minds, as well as technology”

If you’re responsible for teaching or mentoring students, how do you know if they’re embracing student life, living well and staying on track with their learning? Is it enough to simply ask them? What if they just say ‘I’m fine’?

Heidi Plus advanced

Take your knowledge of Heidi Plus to an advanced level through a series of practical, hands-on tasks.

Heidi Plus beginner

On this interactive training day, learn how to begin analysing HESA data using the Heidi Plus platform

LabArchives

Join Jisc and new Jisc member, LabArchives, to discuss a special offering available only to Jisc member institutions.

Maturity journey: current maturity

It is good practice to establish the current state of your data maturity before embarking on improvement activity within the data maturity framework.

Jisc launch updated learning analytics at Data Matters

New Jisc platform harnesses university data to boost student success.

Digital preservation - advice and guidance to consultancy

This session will introduce you to Jisc’s offer around advice, guidance and consultancy relating to digital preservation and how it fits into an holistic approach to keeping data usable for as long as it’s needed.

Electronic research and laboratory notebook DPS

An easy, fast and compliant route to acquiring an electronic research and laboratory notebook that suits your organisation’s needs.

Security certificate automation

Our toolkit can help you enhance the security of your digital infrastructure.

Data consultancy

Tailored, expert consultancy to enhance your data capabilities and support you at every step of your data journey.

Enhancing the tools for UK universities to improve student engagement

We’re upgrading our learning analytics platform, making it faster, more efficient and easier to use.

Towards digital transformation

Steps towards developing and embedding a strategic approach to digital transformation in your organisation.

Data journey: data governance

The data maturity framework shows how effective data governance ensures that data is accurate, timely and complete.

Research’s AI future is nearly here – are we ready?

The AI revolution is about to hit the research sector at scale. As we begin to explore the possibilities of AI in research and research management, it’s Jisc’s role to work with members, funders and stakeholders to develop ethical and practical ways of adapting it.

Award-nominated guide update aims to help FE and HE organisations with records management

The Jisc guide to records retention management has been updated after input from a 30-strong group of sector stakeholders.

The future of learning analytics: make data your organisation’s priority

You already have the data. Make the most of it.

IT infrastructure reviews: key findings

A synthesis of findings from 118 infrastructure reviews undertaken for Jisc members between 2016-2020.

Networkshop 2025 exhibitors

Meet our exhibitors and sponsors and discover how they are benefitting the education sector.

Our catalogue of services for customers

We provide a portfolio of services covering connectivity, cyber security, cloud, and trust and identity.

DfE digital leadership and governance standards

Questions for senior leaders.

Principles for the use of AI in FE colleges

Artificial intelligence is already transforming education, the workplace, and society.

Security operations centre (SOC): defending UK education and research

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, we are taking a proactive stance to help our members navigate the challenges of protecting their valuable digital assets.

Statement from the CNSG and learning content expert group on learning, teaching and assessment priorities

Providing a mandate that sets out the priorities for learning, teaching and assessment in Jisc licensing to help shape the future of education through digital transformation.

Learning and teaching reimagined

How we looked ahead to the future of digital learning and teaching after the initial response to COVID-19.

Records retention management

Guidance and retention schedules for information held in higher and further education institutions.

Principles of good assessment and feedback

Identify what good assessment and feedback look like in your context to benchmark existing practices and plan improvements.

Understanding key issues for mergers in further and higher education

Making an informed decision on whether a merger is the right choice for your organisation.

JiscMail

The only mailing list service dedicated solely to supporting conversations and collaborations that further UK education and research.

UK Access Management Federation

A single solution trust framework used by institutions across the UK to safely and securely access online resources and services.

About Security Conference 2024

Security Conference 2024 took place on 26-27 November 2024, ICC Wales and 28 November 2024 online.

Secondary nameserver service

An off-site secondary source of top-level domain name information for organisations on the Janet Network.

Cyber security is not just about the technical

How to persuade senior management to invest in cyber protection, from avoiding acronyms to building a community.

Setting strong foundations: why the basics matter in cyber security

Six good old-fashioned basics underpin the most effective cyber security strategies.

Vulnerability disclosure policy

Protecting our systems, and data entrusted to us by our members is integral to what we do.

Independent education, schools and academy trusts

We're here to help you keep students safe online, minimise disruption to teaching and learning, and raise standards to build a next level student experience.

Jisc provides clarity for further education sector on mandatory annual IT Health Checks

FE colleges can use CREST-approved testing partners to mitigate cyber security risks.

IT Health Check

Take proactive measures to identify and address security vulnerabilities with our IT Health Check (ITHC).

Rethinking assessment

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups. Has the pandemic helped to move us to an assessment system that is more relevant, adaptable and trustworthy?

Student experience

Supporting you with digital tools and mechanisms to enrich the learning and teaching experience for your students on campus and in the work place.

Data maturity stakeholders

Establish responsibilities within your organisation to help improve your data maturity.

Beyond certification

Cyber security assessment accelerates action to tighten security in the Northern Ireland High Performance Computing (NI-HPC) Centre.

Jisc launches protective cyber security service for tertiary education and research organisations

The managed firewall service automatically detects and mitigates a range of threats.

How big data could vaccinate the world

A team at the University of Bristol is revolutionising the way vaccines are developed, paving the way for faster and more effective vaccines against diseases for which there is currently no means of prevention.

Cardiff Metropolitan University: emerging stronger from cyber-attack

When Sean Cullinan, head of information services at Cardiff Metropolitan University, realised the university’s systems were under attack, it kickstarted a powerful working relationship with Jisc that transformed security.

Maturity journey: culture

Understanding your current data maturity may reinforce what you feel you already know – or it may provide visibility of a wider range of relevant processes and considerations.

Janet Network resolver

Benefit from advanced DNS and malware protection by using our protective DNS service, available at no additional cost to member and customer organisations connected to the Janet Network.

Ensuring continuity of learning during enforced absence

Practical tips to maintain teaching, learning and business operations during circumstances where staff or learners are unable to physically spend time on campus.

Infrastructure review

Ensure your IT systems can support your organisation’s vision – with our wide-ranging infrastructure review.

Digital and physical infrastructure

Planning and investing in a secure, robust, integrated and accessible digital and physical infrastructure is a critical aspect of digital transformation.

Allow and deny lists

Allow and deny lists identify sources of email abuse, or known 'good' email servers. With a Janet connection you can gain access to and benefit from a number of these leading lists.

'Cyber security: the task is significant and complex, but we are not alone’

Written by Universities UK (UUK) in association with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Jisc, new guidance for the higher education sector demonstrates the criticality of cyber security.

Value and benefits of text mining

Through text, data mining and analytics we can exploit the vast amounts of information and data generated everyday through economic, academic and social activities.

Security operations centre (SOC)

The ultimate defence for education and research

Cyber threat intelligence

Providing actionable cyber threat intelligence for the education and research sectors.

Critical services protection

Flexible and enhanced protection from DDoS attacks for critical services on Janet, including your DNS, website, VPN services and firewalls.

On the edge: how a new approach to data handling can enhance teaching and learning

Why edge computing is a critical element in digital transformation for education and research

Cyber security self-assessment made easier for UK tertiary education and research organisations

New survey tool will help Jisc members benchmark their cyber posture, meet compliance requirements and build robust security strategies for a safer digital future.

Foundation DDoS mitigation

Mitigation against DDoS attacks on your Janet connection, with support available during business hours and on-call.

Foundation plus DDoS mitigation

Providing round-the-clock automated DDoS mitigation protection against DDoS attacks on your Janet connectivity.

New automated cyber service from Jisc takes the heavy lifting out of threat monitoring

As criminals find new ways of infiltrating and disrupting networks and stealing data, cyber security has become an ever-more complicated and time-consuming problem.

Janet Network

Keeping 20 million users in education and research reliably and securely connected.

Heidi Plus: supporting the humanities and social sciences through data-driven representation

Heidi Plus has been a cornerstone of The British Academy’s data work for over five years and has been a significant tool when analysing policy because of how robust and detailed it is.

Jisc to take responsibility for HE sector copyright negotiations

Universities UK (UUK) entrusts Jisc with oversight of the Copyright Negotiating and Advisory Committee (CNAC) to further enhance its sector-wide licensing activities.

Connectivity and community

We spoke to staff and students at Strode College about the Janet Network, its in-built cyber security protection and the digital resources we provide, such as free e-books.

St George’s, University of London: keeping up with digital archives

When it comes to records, preservation helps St George's manage risk in case something goes wrong and so, in effect, helps manage their reputation.

Universities should test their cyber defences - before someone else does

Academia is the top target for ransomware attacks, but there are practical steps that institutions can take to bolster their cyber security

Cyber Essentials

A trusted way to gain and renew Cyber Essentials certification, helping to make sure vital security precautions are in place.

Our catalogue of services for research

What's included in your subscription.

About us

Our vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education, research and innovation.

Our catalogue of services for further education

What's included in your subscription.

Our catalogue of services for higher education

What's included in your subscription.

Why campuses need 5G

The power and speed of 5G open the door to new ways of teaching and learning.

What's the difference between SIEM, Managed SIEM and SOC?

Learn how a security information and event management (SIEM) and a security operations centre (SOC) can enhance your organisation's cyber security posture.

Libraries and learning resources

Supporting research, teaching and learning.

Prospects Hedd

Verify degree qualifications and safeguard your organisation against fraud.

Janet IP connection

Support innovation, research and the user experience – with IP access to the world-class Janet Network and beyond.

Beware the 5th of July – the worst day of the year for a cyber attack

How can universities and colleges keep services running smoothly during critical periods like clearing and enrolment?

Customers

Providing world-class digital solutions for industry, local government, public sector and UK education and research providers.

Trust and identity

Manage access efficiently and effectively.

Managed Azure

Get the most out of investing in Azure.

Managed AWS

Get the most out of your investment in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud.

Shaping the future of Janet

The Janet access programme will ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the UK education and research community.

Reviewing and enhancing our digital licensing service

We are transforming our licensing service to negotiate an increased range of vendor solutions across the digital estate of education and research organisations.

When it comes to partnership in the Scottish colleges sector, love really is all around

This #LoveScotlandsColleges week we’re highlighting the importance of partnerships to achieve colleges’ ambitions.

Research

Providing essential infrastructure to power your research.

Netsweeper

Safeguarding student mental health and online learning with world-leading web and content filtering.

Certification

Jisc provides some services certified to ISO9001 and ISO27001. We are independently assessed against the relevant International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standard by Lloyds Register.

Infrastructure and systems

Keeping you connected and agile while protecting your infrastructure and digital environment.

Further education subscription

As a Jisc member, you have access to products and services inclusive of membership, bringing real value to your organisation and participating in a community that shares ideas and inspires digital transformation.

Annual review 2023/24

Our key achievements as we strive to protect against cyber attacks, save the sector money, and lead on AI.

Customer case studies

Find out how we are connecting local authorities, providing cyber security across educational campuses and facilitating digital transformation for charities.

The future of student recruitment

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

Higher education subscription

Jisc membership gives you access to trusted advice, products and services, communities and events.

Research licensing strategy group

Supporting the research portfolio and ensuring the licensing of research solutions will meet the strategic priorities of UK HE and research, both now and in the future.

Digital transformation at a global university

Heriot-Watt is a distinctive university: Scottish in its heritage and global in its footprint. So how does digital transformation work across such a geographically scattered institution?

New university press toolkit

Supporting and giving guidance to new university presses and library-led publishing ventures.

Exploring the digital pedagogy toolkit

Helping academics to make informed choices when embedding digital into the curriculum.

Jisc strategy 2019-2022

Our strategy for the coming three years is to build on our transition to a membership organisation, taking our achievements to the next level and enhancing what we do to the further satisfaction of members and funders.

Enterprise licensing strategy group

Supporting the enterprise systems portfolio and setting the sector’s strategic objectives for Jisc negotiations with vendors for licensed enterprise software solutions.

Video captioning and accessibility regulations

Guidance on how to ensure your audio and video recordings meet Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and tips from across the sector.

Our catalogue of services for independent HE providers

We offer the following services to independent HE providers who are included on the Office for Students’ register of higher education providers.

Data maturity framework glossary and definitions

A glossary of terms used in the data maturity framework.

What did NRENs ever do for us? The answer might surprise you

As we announce we'll be hosting TNC 2025 in Brighton, Heidi Fraser-Krauss reflects on the value of the Janet Network to UK research and education.

Beyond blended: rethinking curriculum and learning design

Helping curriculum teams consider the pedagogic differences between in place and online learning, and the need to balance flexibility with the specific needs of students.

‘Jisc generates high value for money for its members and the taxpayer’

Report says UK’s funded digital body for education and research saves the sectors £300m each year and is worth more than £1.5bn to the economy.

Janet Network makes leap to high precision timekeeping with NPL

Janet, the UK’s national research and education network (NREN) is enhancing accuracy and resilience for users with NPLTime Access® from the National Physical Laboratory.

The sky’s the limit: extending connectivity for learning across the campus and beyond

How eduroam can increase accessibility, reduce IT workload and help close the digital equity gap.

UK tops new index of university destinations for world leaders

UK universities have educated the most world leaders out of any country in the world.

Improving cyber security immediately in one easy move – at no extra cost

How institutions can create the most secure environment possible for learning online.

Shared threat intelligence is a game-changer for UK education and research

“Together we are stronger” should be everyone’s cyber security mantra.

The impacts of a serious cyber incident go far beyond just financial costs

How Jisc helped the University of Manchester recover after a phishing email unleashed a cyber attack.

Publishing under the UKRI open access policy: copyright and Creative Commons licences

Communicating research as fully and openly as possible whilst respecting the original authors’ rights.

UK must step up to ensure access to digital learning is ethical, innovative and inclusive

Reflections from the State of the Net conference

King’s College London: “Digitising collections opens up whole new areas for research”

This content was written by Geoff Browell, head of archives and research collections in King's College libraries and collections.

Bolstering a sixth form college's Microsoft 365 cloud tenancy against cyber-attacks

With cyber-attacks on large organisations grabbing headlines throughout 2023, Godalming College’s IT staff felt the time was right for an expert security review.