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Preparing staff for what's next: how organisations can build digital capability at scale
Developing workforce-wide digital skills is essential, but delivering consistent learning across large and diverse teams remains a significant challenge.
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Everything you want to know about cloud but are too afraid to ask
Cloud computing offers greater flexibility and scalability, and more opportunities for innovation.
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Protecting what we love: strengthening the communities at the heart of our colleges
When colleges invest in people, they build the digital confidence, trust and partnerships that help their communities thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Building your business case for learning analytics
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.
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Challenges and opportunities – what leaders told us at our Scotland engagement forum
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.
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Five reasons why the Janet Network is the backbone of connectivity for independent schools
Whether you're reviewing your school's digital setup or just curious about better connectivity, here’s why the Janet Network is becoming a trusted choice for independent schools like yours.
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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.
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The future of learning analytics: make data your organisation’s priority
You already have the data. Make the most of it.
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Tailor your organisation’s cyber defences: it’s smarter than relying on an off-the-peg solution
Implementing cloud security solutions without configuring them correctly might mean missing out on features that boost your organisation’s resilience and save on costs.
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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.
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How addressing the cloud maturity gap can strengthen your institution
We can help you realise the full potential of your cloud platforms to reduce both costs and risk.
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Setting strong foundations: why the basics matter in cyber security
Six good old-fashioned basics underpin the most effective cyber security strategies.
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Security Conference – building resilience and sharing powerful lessons to strengthen our sector
Our head of cyber engineering and architecture reflects on this year’s conference and some of its key takeaways.
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Falling postgraduate demand shows why universities need stronger evidence to shape new strategies
New HESA data shows a significant fall in postgraduate recruitment, especially among international taught students.
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International approaches to digital sovereignty
Digital sovereignty is a fast-growing concern for education and research – and an emerging topic at TNC26 last week where the international National Research and Education Network (NREN) community has been exchanging perspectives and approaches.
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A year of Jisc's SOC – what we’ve achieved and learned through 12 months of protecting the sector
A year after launching our security operations centre (SOC), David Batho, our director of security, reflects on the anniversary and looks ahead.
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Getting the most out of your national research and education network
The Janet Network provides UK HE, FE and research institutions (and increasing numbers of schools and other public sector bodies) with an entire ecosystem of vital connectivity services.
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Northern Ireland engagement forum – what members told us about their digital priorities
Strategic leaders from across Northern Ireland’s FE and HE sectors came together in Belfast for our annual Northern Ireland stakeholder engagement forum.
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Staying resilient in uncertain times
David Batho, director of security at Jisc, shares advice for tertiary and research institutions and their leaders on staying resilient in uncertain times.
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Cyber resilience: a strategic board-level priority
Our director of security shares his key takeaways from the Association of Colleges (AoC) Governance Professionals Conference.
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Why higher education needs a new approach to digital assessment
As AI, accessibility requirements and financial pressures reshape higher education, institutions need a smarter, more collaborative approach to digital assessment and feedback.
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Introducing Jisc’s library portfolio roadmap
Why we’re sharing this roadmap now, and how your insight will help us shape its next phase.
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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
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Security Conference 2025: why it’s time to act on tackling cyber threats
Cyber threats demand UK education and research institutions build resilience, enforce governance, and respond swiftly to protect students, assets, and operations.
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Cyber security threat predictions for 2026: what we’re seeing and why it matters
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.
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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.
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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?
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Cyber-secure international travel: why senior leaders need to take a role in mitigating this risk
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.
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Building secure, resilient and future-ready networks
Explore key thoughts and takeaways from Networkshop 2026.
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What we learned from our tenth higher education sector leadership survey
For a decade, our annual leadership survey has tracked how the sector’s challenges are evolving and how leaders perceive our role in responding to them.
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Shaping our priorities for Wales – key takeaways from our Welsh engagement forum
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – what institutions need to know
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.
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Building digital capability: putting people before platforms across FE and HE
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.
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Improving cyber security immediately in one easy move – at no extra cost
How institutions can create the most secure environment possible for learning online.
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Shared threat intelligence is a game-changer for UK education and research
“Together we are stronger” should be everyone’s cyber security mantra.
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UK must step up to ensure access to digital learning is ethical, innovative and inclusive
Reflections from the State of the Net conference