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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 2d

At our annual forum, leaders from across Welsh education came together to discuss cost pressures, bilingual needs and the growing role of AI. Their insights are helping shape our strategy for Wales, ensuring our work reflects the sector’s priorities.

Shaping our priorities for Wales – key takeaways from our Welsh engagement forum - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 6d

It's been a busy week for our public affairs team, who have been attending the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Attending discussions on AI and trust, the future of education and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure education and digital transformation is front of mind.

A conference setting, with two persons seated infront of a screen. There is a man and a woman, the woman is the education secretary Bridget Phillipson. The screen reads "the future of education: in conversation with Bridget Phillipson"

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Research Information @researchinfo.bsky.social · 6d

Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens
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Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
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Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens - Research Information

Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 7d

Data Matters is back in 2026 to bring together the challenges and opportunities facing education and research: be inspired and contribute to the sector’s conversations about data, strategy and leadership: jisc.ac.uk/data-matters

#DataMatters2026

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Rosie Hare @rosiehare.bsky.social · 8d

Hello BlueSky friends! The call for papers for Jisc's Connect More December event is now open! Closing date: 10th October. We're now doing two of these events per year, so there's plenty of opportunities to put something forward.

www.jisc.ac.uk/forms/submit...

Submit your programme session ideas for Connect More - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 8d

From disruption to direction - #Digifest26 bookings are now open!

www.jisc.ac.uk/digifest

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 14d

We'll be co-hosting a joint edition of the GÉANT special interest groups on marcomms and sustainability next month. Join us online, to ask big questions about accidental greenwashing, communicating 'the' message and why sustainability matters 🌎

From awareness to action: the GÉANT community meets on 21 October to discuss comms and sustainability | GÉANT CONNECT Online

How can communications professionals elevate the visibility of sustainable initiatives within the GÉANT community without slipping into greenwashing? What storytelling strategies work best to communic...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 15d

Digital access challenges are lived realities for TNE students worldwide. Join us at the @universities-uk.bsky.social international event on 8 October as we launch and discuss the findings from our new transnational student and staff digital experiences (TNE) report 👉 bit.ly/4naFD1C

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 16d

In celebration of Scotland’s first National Innovation Week with The Scottish Government, @jasonjisc.bsky.social shares how Jisc drives teaching, research and digital transformation across Scotland’s colleges and universities.

From data to inclusion: how Jisc supports Scotland’s innovation journey - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 16d

Joint procurement is a game changer for education. Institutions are coordinating their efforts and leveraging shared priorities to tackle complex sector-wide challenges. Read how ⤵️

Reshaping buying in education with joint procurement - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 20d

Could Microsoft 365 management be simpler?

The latest Tech Takes episode explores how cloud assist is being developed to support IT teams with automation, compliance and reporting.

Tech Takes: simplifying Microsoft 365 management with cloud assist - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 22d

From strategic vision to intelligent infrastructure and empowered people, #DataMatters2026 is designed for decision makers. Here's what to expect: www.jisc.ac.uk/data-matters...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 27d

We’ve extended eduroam to rural Kenya using satellite internet, working with Kenya Education Network (KENET) to bring secure connectivity to remote research sites.

Find out how the project came together 👇

How Jisc and KENET extended eduroam to rural Kenya using satellite internet - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · 28d

The latest results from our 2024/25 student digital experience insights survey have been released, with data from over 15,000 higher education students.

Find out what's inspiring and challenging them: bit.ly/41HhWW2

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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · Sep 1

'Without spaces to share and work together, the risk is fragmentation and duplication'
@mwebb.bsky.social of @jisc.bsky.social on the vital role of communities in managing AI transformation
feweek.co.uk/ai-is-moving...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're pleased to announce the launch of a new AI community, for those working in professional services across UK HE and FE institutions. With regular meetups, newsletters, and working groups, it will be a great way to share and problem solve together.

Our new AI in Professional Services community - Artificial intelligence

We’re pleased to launch our new AI in professional services community. This new community will be dedicated to exploring and advancing the use of Artificial Intelligence across professional services i...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Find out more and read the full report here: www.jisc.ac.uk/news/all/new...

New report calls for practical reform in higher education shared services - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today our CEO, @heidifk.bsky.social, spoke at the annual Universities UK conference, sharing the strategic outline on shared services Jisc has supported through the transformation and efficiency taskforce.

Her key message: the time to act is now and universities need to lead the way.

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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · Sep 1

The @jisc.bsky.social digital research community is back for the new academic year!

Join @helenclare.bsky.social @retropz.bsky.social for an exciting discussion around Electronic Research Notebooks 🖥️

📆 10 Sept. 2025
⏲️ 11 am GMT
🌐 jisc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Sep 1

In our latest blog, we explore how consolidating software asset compliance can do more than simplify processes. A unified approach helps institutions gain clearer visibility, stronger control, and unlock meaningful cost savings – turning compliance into a strategic advantage.

Streamlining software compliance across diverse academic landscapes - Cyber security

Effective SAM goes beyond compliance—it helps institutions manage software securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Once SAM is embedded, it delivers clear benefits: rationalising renewals, integrating with IT systems, unlocking discounts, and standardising software use. It also ensures audit readiness and protects institutional reputation. This blog explores how SAM can enable smarter software decisions, improve oversight, and protect institutional value.

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Head of HE & student experience @jamesclay.bsky.social is back again with a new blog post; sharing how universities can lay the foundations for successful collaboration and if you get the basics right you can save money, boost productivity and enhance student experiences.

Setting the foundations for successful collaboration - Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎙️ This week on Tech Takes explore Polar Connect, the visionary initiative to establish a resilient, trans-Arctic submarine cable linking Europe and Asia by 2030.

Polar Connect: Pan-Arctic connectivity | Jisc | Tech Takes Podcast

YouTube video by Jisc

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Following on, this second blogpost outlines how Jisc have helped to implement the UKRI open access policies for monographs and book. Read more and find out what is next for the sector: www.jisc.ac.uk/blog/whats-n...

What's next after the UKRI monographs policy roll out? - Jisc

Jisc’s head of research publishing, Anna Vernon, discusses making monographs open and how that helps UK research.

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Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Data Matters returns on 21 January 2026 and we’ve changed location! Join us for the latest in data strategy, maturity and leadership at The Rep, Birmingham. Keep up to date with all the latest plans for next year's exciting event -> www.jisc.ac.uk/data-matters...

#DataMatters2026

Data Matters 2026
21 January
The Rep - Birmingham

Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Collaboration in higher education isn’t just a nice to have, it’s essential for resilience, efficiency and delivering improved student experiences.

But how do you make the case and get leadership and staff on board? @jamesclay.bsky.social explains...

It’s better together – how to make the case for collaboration - Jisc

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