Digital transformation

By Miranda Prynne, 13 April, 2023

Strategic insight and guidance to assist higher education institutions in leveraging the benefits of digital technology. Find practical advice on using artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, assessment, research and other university functions as well as broader insights on edtech, hybrid working, virtual reality, cybersecurity, digital literacy and managing campus infrastructure. 

By kiera.obrien, 12 June, 2025

What happens when AI writes the appeal

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As students increasingly use generative AI to craft assessment appeals, university staff face new challenges in maintaining the integrity of academic feedback. Here’s how we can adapt to preserve meaningful learning relationships in the face of optimisation
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 6 June, 2025

Build better doctors with programmatic assessment

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Programmatic assessment offers a better way to train doctors, making them more resilient and giving them the tools to manage their own professional development. Gozie Offiah explains how it works
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne, 23 May, 2025

AI and assessment in higher education

Spotlight guide: AI and assessment
Threat or opportunity? Advice for using, managing and embedding artificial intelligence in university assessment, skills development and task design
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 13 May, 2025

Less is more when it comes to AI in teaching

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As more educators adopt AI, the risk of becoming overwhelmed by the tools increases. Here are four practical strategies to prevent this
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4minutes
By Sreethu.Sajeev, 8 May, 2025

Reinventing the computer lab through virtualisation

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The virtual desktop model offers a comprehensive solution for placing cutting-edge software at students’ fingertips, creating more interactive learning experiences while managing costs
By Eliza.Compton, 8 May, 2025

Redefining the university library for 2025 and beyond

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Through the advent of the internet, digitisation and artificial intelligence, libraries’ purpose in supporting their users’ success remains unchanged. So, how can academic libraries transform their services to meet evolving needs?
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 30 April, 2025

Can we use GenAI to subvert the neoliberal university?

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Generative AI can be a tool of resistance against the corporatisation of higher education – or it can be just another distraction to make us ‘zombies in the loop’ of the system. Here is how we can choose the former
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 April, 2025

Guard rails to mitigate ethical concerns for AI use

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Artificial intelligence can vastly improve productivity and advance innovation, but integrating AI into academia brings significant ethical implications. These policies and procedures could help mitigate these concerns
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 April, 2025

Only a human will do: when to eschew AI in teaching and research

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Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education. But at times, we need to prioritise human judgement and involvement, as Qin Zhu explains
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 14 April, 2025

Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching

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Students tend to be more comfortable with teachers using GenAI to support, rather than fully generate, learning materials. The key is to use it effectively and communicate your approach transparently
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 14 April, 2025

How to spark student start-ups

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Universities are the ideal environment to turn ideas into businesses. Here’s how to encourage entrepreneurship and foster a start-up dynamic in your students
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 3 April, 2025

Is collaboration the key to digital accessibility?

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Digital accessibility is ethically important, and a legal requirement, but it’s also a lot of work. Here’s how universities can collaborate and pool their expertise to make higher education accessible for all
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 2 April, 2025

How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models

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Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate, relevant responses? Here are three approaches for educators to try
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 April, 2025

The impact of business relationship managers in higher education

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The role that bridges the gap between digital transformation and the wider university is often misunderstood. Here, Bhupinder Siran explains what a business relationship manager does, and the position’s challenges and rewards
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 March, 2025

How industry certification can energise learning

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With the IT sector changing too rapidly for traditional university teaching to keep up, why not try industry-aligned certifications? Find out how they can help students meet the demands of the workplace
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5minutes
By ashton.wenborn, 25 March, 2025

Improving supplier collaboration through process orchestration

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Effective supplier collaboration is crucial for a resilient supply chain. Process orchestration enhances communication, streamlines onboarding and ensures compliance, helping businesses reduce inefficiencies and strengthen supplier relationships
By Laura.Duckett, 20 March, 2025

How will AI reshape academic employment?

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The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your career
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 19 March, 2025

Digital humanities 101

A group of students on their laptops in the library
What makes ‘digital humanities’ different from ‘traditional humanities’, and how could it make your classroom more collaborative and creative?
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 18 March, 2025

Go live on social media to engage with prospective students

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Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable content to structuring sessions and encouraging interaction
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 13 March, 2025

Using AI to foster self-directed learning

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You can promote self-directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system. Here’s how
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 12 March, 2025

Canva and ChatGPT for feedback and academic support

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Don’t bore your students with lengthy, written feedback. Here are ways to make it more visually appealing and how to use custom GPTs to offer extra academic support
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4minutes
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