Sophisticated AI-enabled phishing campaign targeting education and research

Jisc has alerted its members to a persistent and highly sophisticated phishing campaign currently targeting education and research institutions across the UK and internationally. The…

Robin’s Digifest Reflective

Digifest 2026 brought together experts and educators from across the globe to tackle the digital challenges facing us today and to collaboratively move from disruption…

How To Digitally Transform in 2026 

 I use the term digital transformation in almost every conversation I have relating to the success of UK tertiary education.   Ahead of my upcoming session at this year’s Digifest I want to take a look at how…

Digital accessibility should be a route to academic excellence, not a tick box, says new report  

The Accessible Digital Futures report from The Glenlead Centre and Jisc calls for stronger collaboration across education, industry and policymakers to put UK higher education at the forefront…

New framework helps college leaders embed responsible AI into culture

Jisc’s new Leading AI in Colleges Strategic Framework for FE leaders supports the collaborative adoption of AI to deliver real impact AI is already delivering…

Jisc and the Association of Colleges formalise partnership to accelerate digital transformation

The new agreement represents a significant step forward in driving digital change in further education Jisc and the Association of Colleges (AoC) today announce a…

Digital elevation tool for FE colleges updated

AI, sustainability, and accessibility included in updates to help colleges boost their digital competency Jisc’s digital elevation tool provides further education (FE) colleges with a…

New report calls for practical reform in HE shared services

The Universities UK (UUK) commissioned report, led by Jisc, presents a compelling case for a sector-wide action plan. New recommendations, published today, outline opportunities for…

New Jisc Report Identifies Digital Challenges In Delivering Transnational Education

With 1 in 5 registered UK students in transnational education (TNE), the report highlights the digital barriers affecting global learning A new report from Jisc,…

UK universities and colleges convene to secure Oracle Java agreement through Jisc 

New collective agreement delivers transparent, simplified licensing, and significant cost savings   Jisc, a provider of digital solutions for UK education and research, has negotiated a…

Newly launched Innovation Hub Set to Transform Scottish Tertiary Education  

Left to right: Colin Sinclair, head of library and information support at UoS, Professor Malcolm MacLeod, senior deputy principal at UoS, Heidi Fraser-Krauss, CEO of…

Students worried about the impact of AI on future employability 

Jisc’s latest student perceptions of AI report 2025 shows more needs to be done to ensure students are partners not passengers with artificial intelligence (AI)…

From Shared Challenges to Collective Action: Why Community Matters in Digital Sustainability

The digital world is built on networks and connectivity, and that’s exactly how we should be tackling its environmental impacts: together.   Last year, I…

Robin's Digifest 2025 Reflective  

The current challenges around funding and budget constraints facing UK tertiary education mean that collaboration has never been more important. Through its appeal to such…

New national survey of FE college staff’s digital experience 

Further education (FE) leaders, practitioners and staff are encouraged to take ten minutes to help build a bigger picture of how digital technologies are being…

AI-powered app takes home the trophy at further education ‘Oscars’ 

City College Plymouth’s Quality of Education app has triumphed in the Jisc sponsored category for effective use of digital technology at the 2025 Association of…

GÉANT launches the OCRE 2024 Framework providing easy cost-effective cloud services to European Research and Education 

UK education and research have already saved c.£20m through OCRE services facilitated by the UK’s National Research and Education Network (NREN), Jisc  Today sees the…

Exploring the impact of AI on personal development for educators 

At the 2024 Association of Colleges (AoC) conference, Jisc hosted a series of live filmed podcasts on its exhibition stand, focusing on some of the…

Deeper collaboration key to securing the future of UK Higher Education

New report from Jisc highlights how shared approaches to digital, data and technology can support long-term sustainability for higher education providers  UK higher education (HE)…

Sector bodies call on suppliers to support the sustainability of Further and Higher Education

A group of organisations working in tertiary education have written an open statement asking software and other suppliers to work with the sector to provide…

Jisc Survey reveals students rate digital learning highly but some lack suitable learning devices

The 2023/24 digital experience insights survey for higher education students reveals differing experiences of digital learning technology and AI. Over 28,000 students from 37 universities…

Jisc makes cybersecurity self-assessment 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. Jisc…

New Jisc toolkit helps colleges and universities achieve their AI ambitions

The AI maturity toolkit provides advice, guidance and resources for education leaders to better understand where they are, and where they want to get to.  With AI,…

Jisc moves to Milton Park 

Not-for-profit secures 3,130 sq ft office space to join park occupiers Milton Park has welcomed Jisc, the UK’s digital, data and technology agency focused on…

Jisc: Students want to see generative AI integrated throughout curriculum, despite increased concerns around ethics and equity

@jisc: New report shares insight from more than 200 learners/students across UK further and higher education Jisc’s latest Student perceptions of generative AI report has…

Jisc: The Biggest challenge to digital sustainability in tertiary education is IT use

New report by @jisc (Digital sustainability in tertiary education: trends, challenges and sector insights) reveals attitudes to digital sustainability across UK further and higher education…

XR marks the spot for innovation as investment across tertiary education increases 

New Jisc report finds extended reality (XR) is being increasingly used in teaching and learning, but lack of resourcing and challenges around accessibility and sustainability…

Jisc’s extending eduroam transforms the learning experience by providing digital access beyond the campus

Working with partners Cradlepoint and Sky Business, Jisc now delivers easy, seamless wifi cellular connectivity to enhance learning and teaching Jisc announces a cost-effective new…

Jisc appoints new Director of Wales to deliver on Welsh Government's framework

Jisc’s new director for Wales wants to maintain a thriving education sector in a time of change. Rhys Daniels brings passion, innovation and Welsh education…

Jisc and The Glenlead Centre partner to make digital tools and AI more accessible

New digital and AI technologies are radically transforming all facets of society, including HE where they can improve opportunities for inclusiveness and productivity through accessibility.…

The AI dilemma: Lean in, look on, or opt out? 

Jisc offers advice and guidance on harnessing the power of AI to improve the educational experience   “Generative AI tools undoubtedly have the potential to improve…

Jisc strengthens cyber services to education sector and local authorities

Jisc underpins cyber security services with certification to NCSC Cyber Incident Response Level 2  Assured Service Provider status confirms Jisc’s commitment to delivering highest standards…

Imagine the future of education and research at Digifest 2024

Registration for Jisc’s annual teaching, learning and research event is now open  Digifest returns on 12-13 March 2024 and invites attendees to imagine the future.…

60% of A-level students concerned they won’t make the grade for university

As A-level results are predicted to be lower than last summer due to the return to pre-pandemic standards, Prospects at Jisc reports the majority of students…

Help students gain edge after work experience

After becoming a casualty of lockdown, work experience is well and truly back yet new research shows students are struggling to make the most of…

Unlocking Value: Jisc Investment Yields £3 in Savings for Every £1 Spent

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…

New report supports Welsh colleges to achieve Digital 2030 success

Produced by Jisc, the Welsh Government-commissioned report will help further education providers in Wales create and implement digital strategy and boost collaboration. In the minister…