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Sector-driven software procurement
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.
byJohn ShaileFalling 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.
byScotty DixonChallenges 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.
byJason Miles-CampbellNorthern 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.
byJason Miles-CampbellCyber resilience: a strategic board-level priority
Our director of security shares his key takeaways from the Association of Colleges (AoC) Governance Professionals Conference.
byDavid BathoThe 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.
byHenry HughesPreparing for TEF: how we can help you focus on your data
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.
byPhil RichardsSecurity 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.
byBen ChapmanPostgraduate recruitment and the rise of regional collaboration
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.
byScotty DixonDigital sustainability: small choices, big impact
Exploring how practical, evidence-based actions can reduce the hidden environmental impact of digital technology and build a sustainable digital culture in education.
byCal Innes