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Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Quick Takes - APT43Join the Jisc cyber threat intelligence team as they explore North Korean APT43's attacks on UK research institutions. North Korean APT43, also known as Kimsuky, is actively targeting UK education and research institutions, focusing on academics working on geopolitics, nuclear policy, and North Korean affairs. In this Tech Takes: Quick Takes episode, Jisc's cyber threat intelligence team explains the group's motivations and how they use tactics like spear phishing and adversary-in-the-middle attacks to compromise accounts and steal sensitive data. The team shares real-world incidents and outlines practical defences, including stronger email security, DMARC policies...

2025-11-2016 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Quick Takes - exploring the growing threat of social engineering techniquesJoin the Jisc cyber threat intelligence team as they unpack the rise of ClickFix and its new variant, FileFix. Quick Takes is our new short-form Tech Takes series, created to provide you with critical threat intelligence in minutes. In this first episode, we explore ClickFix, a deceptive social engineering technique that tricks users into clicking on malicious links or downloading harmful files. ClickFix has rapidly become one of the major cyber threats facing organisations worldwide and a new variant, FileFix, is gaining momentum. In this episode of Quick Takes, George Bloor from Jisc's cyber threat...

2025-09-0920 min

Beyond the Technology How is generative AI supporting creativity?In this episode, Tom Moule speaks with Dr. Rebecca Feasey (Bath Spa University) and Eu Jin See (Manchester School of Architecture and Adobe Brand Ambassador) about how generative AI - particularly Adobe Firefly - is supporting creativity in higher education. They discuss how tools like Firefly can build creative confidence, encourage collaboration, and support iteration and idea development. From Welcome Week posters to architectural prototypes, the guests share practical examples of how AI is being used to communicate ideas effectively and ethically. The conversation also touches on creative ownership, authentic assessments, and how AI skills...

2025-08-0541 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Cyber security threat monitoringJoin Steve Howard, head of product, and Darren Jones, cyber solutions consultant, for a deep dive into Jisc's Cyber security threat monitoring (CSTM) service. Learn how CSTM helps organisations improve visibility across their infrastructure by consolidating key security data into a single, easy-to-use dashboard, all closely monitored by Jisc's security analysts. We also explore how CSTM integrates with existing systems, from servers and firewalls to cloud platforms and EDR tools, and discuss the benefits of its UK-hosted, cloud-native platform. We also outline how detection rules are continually updated to keep pace with evolving th...

2025-07-1720 min

Beyond the Technology Transformational co-design at the University of ChesterIn this episode, Simon Birkett chats to Jackie Potter, Helen O'Sullivan and Laura Milne from the University of Chester about their digital transformation journey, from beginning to work through Jisc's digital maturity model, to redesigning their VLE. The guests begin by reflecting on their recent demonstrating digital transformation event held at the university, showcasing their plans for learning development and the use of technology for learners. The conversation then turns to the importance of culture, people and process for successful digital transformation, with Jackie, Helen and Laura discussing the broad impact digital transformation can have...

2025-06-1635 min

Beyond the Technology Digifest 2025 - How are universities enabling a more inclusive digital environment for their international students?In this podcast recorded live at Digifest 2025, hear from University of Leeds and University of Northampton on how they are using Jisc's research on international students' digital experience, alongside building digital capability and insights from student survey data. Learn how they've shaped their support systems to better assist international students and foster a more inclusive digital experience for all. Watch a video version of the podcast. Show notes Sign up for Digifest 2026 updates Read phase one and phase two of Jisc's international students' digital experience report Learn more about Jisc's building digital capability tool...

2025-05-2830 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Jisc explainers - the power of the Janet NetworkDiscover what it means to be connected to one of the most advanced research and education networks in the world. In this Jisc explainer's episode of Tech Takes, we dive into the incredible capabilities of the Janet Network with two of Jisc's network experts: Emma Taylor, head of delivery, and Neil Shewry, director of networks. Learn about the benefits of being part of a National Research and Education Network (NREN) and how the Janet Network supports members across the United Kingdom. Show notes Learn more about the power of the Janet Network...

2025-04-2812 min

Beyond the Technology Digifest 2025 – Digital transformation in action - empowering students through Adobe ExpressDigifest 2025 may be over but here's your chance to hear one of the podcasts recorded live at the event. Host Iwan Lehnert welcomes Mark Andrews, principal strategic development manager at Adobe and Jonathan Hofgartner, head of learning and teaching - licensing at Jisc to discuss how integrating Adobe Express into curriculum design and delivery aligns with key themes in Jisc's digital transformation framework for higher education. Discover how insights on digital culture and curriculum development are shaping the partnership between Jisc and Adobe to support institutions who have invested in Adobe Express via Jisc's software licensing. Watch...

2025-03-1928 min

Beyond the Technology AI, innovation, and the future of learning at Queen's University BelfastSimon Birkett is joined by Professor Phil Hanna, Stefanie Savage-Campbell, and Dr. Aidan Deery from Queen's University Belfast to discuss embracing AI, digital transformation, and the evolving role of education. The team share how Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is taking a proactive approach to AI, focusing on innovation and student success while balancing risks and opportunities. They go on to highlight the university's focus on values, behaviours, and adaptability in digital education discussing how fostering a supportive culture enables students and staff to experiment with new technologies and approaches to learning. Looking ahead, the team...

2025-03-1043 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education AI in cybersecurity: the benefits, pitfalls and implications for the futureDirector of AI at Jisc, Michael Webb, leads a panel of experts to explore the use of artificial intelligence within cybersecurity live at Security Conference 2024. With the future of AI in cybersecurity poised for existential growth and innovation, this episode will explore how we navigate this exciting and challenging landscape, how AI will become increasingly integral to cybersecurity strategies, and how we can seize the substantial opportunities it presents to cyber defenders, whilst identifying the risks. Michael Webb is joined by Clare Johnson, ITSUS head of capability and founder of Women in Cyber Wales, Mark...

2025-03-0551 min

Beyond the Technology Further education and skills – Learn, unlearn and relearnIn this episode of our further education and skills (FE) podcasts, host Andrew McFadyen talks to Phil Whitehead from DN Colleges Group. Throughout this series, hosts Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. Phil starts by sharing his journey from secondary school teacher to Director of Academic Services and Digital Learning, and finding success with his YouTube channel, Teachblend. Next...

2025-02-1325 min

Beyond the Technology Bridging digital inequity - International students' digital experienceExploring how we can bridge digital inequity for international and transnational students, with insights from experts across Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. We delve into the complexities of digital inequity faced by international and transnational education students, focusing on insights from experts and lived experiences in Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. We discuss the impact of infrastructure disparities, cultural shifts in digital learning, and the importance of preparing students for technological transitions before arriving in the UK. Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist at Jisc, invites Doctor Rafael Escalon Reynoso, CEO at the Portulans Institute, Doctor So...

2025-01-0845 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Jisc explainers - Managed SD-WAN Service Exploring how our managed SD-WAN service can help you meet the challenges of blended learning. Join Guy Easterbrook, director of products (networks), Jen Parry, innovation consultant, and Richard Jackson, head of cloud security, as they explain the ins and outs of the managed SD-WAN service in this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech Takes podcast. You'll also get a sneak peek into what you can expect in the upcoming iterations of the service. Show notes Interested in how managed SD-WAN can help you? Contact your relationship manager or make...

2024-12-0512 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Delivering learning analytics fit for the futureJames Hodgkin and Jim Keane discuss what the future holds for learning analytics in education. In this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech takes podcast, Jisc's James Hodgkin is joined by Jim Keane to discuss learning analytics. Both our presenters discuss their experiences of working in learning analytics and both deploying and building a new platform. They discuss how the data collected can help staff detect early signs of issues, allowing for timely interventions. The conversation moves on to reflect on Jisc's role in assisting institutions in setting up effective l...

2024-11-1432 min

Beyond the Technology Creative approaches to assessment: optionalityIn this episode of the Beyond the Technology podcast, Jisc's Chris Thomson is joined by Dr Miriam Firth from the University of Manchester. They discuss the work Miriam has been doing with the QAA, and colleagues across a number of other HE institutions, to examine practices of optionality in assessment. During the episode, Miri dives into the rationale for the research project, what they discovered and what lessons can be learned for assessment designers. Show notes Find out more about the optionality in assessment project Review the Jisc guidance on the Principles o...

2024-11-0627 min

Beyond the Technology Demonstrating digital transformation - It's all about shifting the mindset: a strategy for delivering flexible learning at the University of ManchesterHost Elizabeth Newall welcomes Professor Dan George, Professor Jane Mooney and Professor Caroline Bowsher from the University of Manchester to discuss the work they have been doing to support digital transformation as part of Manchester's Flexible Learning Programme. In this episode of our mini-series on demonstrating digital transformation, Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist in the higher education and research directorate at Jisc, is joined by representatives of the Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) at the University of Manchester: Professor Dan George, associate vice president for blended and flexible learning, Professor Caroline Bowsher, university academic theme lead for the...

2024-09-0332 min

Beyond the Technology Demonstrating digital transformation - People, place and partnership at the centre of Ulster University's digital transformationHost Sarah Knight is joined by Professor Paul Bartholomew, vice chancellor at Ulster University, to discuss Ulster's strategy: people, place and partnership, and Paul's close relationship with Jisc over the last 20 years. In this episode of our miniseries on demonstrating digital transformation Sarah Knight, head of learning and teaching transformation in the higher education and research directorate at Jisc, is joined by Professor Paul Bartholomew, vice chancellor at Ulster University, to share how Ulster's strategy: people, place and partnership is driving their digital transformation. Paul starts by explaining how the strategy is built upon working...

2024-06-2723 min

Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education Jisc explainers - session border controllerIn our very first episode of this new limited podcast series, Jisc Explainers, we're diving into Jisc's session border controller service. Host, Michael McFarlane, deputy director, network operations, is joined by Sam Neate, voice solutions engineer, to explain what our session border controller service entails. Sam talks us through how the session border controller works, and why it's needed; from getting you ready for the big analogue switch-off in 2025 to transforming your telephony. What is Jisc Explainers? A new limited edition podcast series designed to explain complex Jisc products and services in a comprehensive and...

2024-05-2814 min

Beyond the Technology Award winners miniseries - Activate Learning empowers adult learnersIn the next episode of our award winners podcast miniseries, Sophia Speakman interviews Miko Pescott and Savi Bains from Activate Learning, alongside Jonathan Hofgartner from Jisc, discussing Activate Learning's award-winning approach to digital technology in further education. This episode, hosted by Sophia Speakman, celebrates award winners for their innovative use of digital technology and sharing standout practices from tertiary education exploring Activate Learning's approach to supporting adult learners through remote education. In this episode, Savi and Miko discuss Activate Learning's unique learning philosophy which moves away from focusing solely on the traditional methods of teaching...

2024-05-0931 min

Beyond the Technology Further education and skills - College of West AngliaPlease note, this episode of the podcast was originally recorded in September 2023, so please bear that in mind when dates and times are mentioned. This is the fourth in a series of podcasts focused on further education and skills (FE), hosted by Andrew McFadyen and Louisa Stamatelopoulos. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. In this episode...

2024-05-0134 min

Beyond the Technology AI and empathyIn this special episode of Beyond the Technology, recorded live at Digifest 2024, Tom Moule, senior AI specialist in Jisc's AI team is joined by David Pike, head of digital learning at the Academy for Learning and Teaching Excellence at the University of Bedfordshire, Alina Bajgrowicz, digital learning officer from the University of Bedfordshire, and Scott Hayden, head of teaching and learning and digital at Basingstoke College of Technology to discuss AI and empathy. The panel begins by looking at the ethical questions that have been raised around using AI at their institutions, and how frequent empathy mapping...

2024-04-1833 min

Beyond the Technology International students' digital experienceIn this episode of the Beyond the Technology podcast, Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist at Jisc invites Dr Tabetha Newman, senior research consultant at Timmus limited, Sharon Perera, head of academic digital skills at the University of Greenwich and Tom Wright, director of digital experience, University of Lincoln, to explore the findings of Jisc's research investigating the digital experiences of international students studying in UK HE. Elizabeth invites guests to explore the complexities and challenges faced by international students in navigating the digital landscape of their educational experiences. From discussions on prior access to technology and digital...

2024-03-2539 min

Beyond the Technology Using VR to tackle the gender disparity in STEM educationIn this episode of the Beyond the Technology podcast, Fiona Steel, graduate teaching assistant at Leeds Beckett University, joins Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Jisc's CEO, to discuss using virtual reality (VR) to tackle the gender disparity in STEM education. Fiona is delivering a lightning talk session on this topic at Digifest. So, if you enjoy this conversation, be sure to attend her talk at 11:30 on Wednesday 13 March at the Digifest event, taking place in Birmingham and online. Fiona begins by looking at the complex issue of gender disparity in STEM education and careers and why they still remain male-dominated. S...

2024-03-0720 min

Beyond the Technology 43. Further education and skills - the digital edge in education at Cardiff and Vale CollegeIn the third of our further education and skills focused podcasts, we're joined by Stevie Emmanuel and Yusuf Ibrahim from Cardiff and Vale College. This is the third in a series of podcasts focused on further education and skills (FE), hosted by Andrew McFadyen and Louisa Stamatelopoulos. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. In this edition...

2024-01-1528 min

Beyond the Technology Further education and skills - digital development at Petroc College: from seed to flowerIn our second further education and skills focused podcast, Sheena Murphy-Collett, Petroc College's Vice Principal of people, organisational development and engagement joins us to discuss digital growth, from seed to flower. This is the second in a series of podcasts focused on further education and skills (FE), hosted by Andrew McFadyen and Louisa Stamatelopoulos. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience...

2023-10-2325 min

Beyond the Technology 40. Demonstrating digital transformation - beyond blended - post-pandemic curriculum and learning designIn this podcast episode, Elizabeth Newall welcomes Helen Beetham and Sheila MacNeill, who discuss rethinking learning and curriculum design in higher education. Helen Beetham, a researcher in digital education and Sheila MacNeill, an independent consultant with experience in curriculum design talk about the importance of rethinking learning and curriculum design in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to adapt to new challenges. The conversation explores the evolution of curriculum design pre and post pandemic, emphasising a shift towards a more holistic approach. They introduce the concept of "beyond blended," which focuses on...

2023-09-0540 min

Beyond the Technology Demonstrating digital transformation - Reimagining assessment and feedback at University College LondonJoin Sarah Knight, head of learning and teaching transformation at Jisc, who is joined by Marieke Guy, Head of Digital Assessment at University College London (UCL) and Mary McHarg, Activities & Engagement Officer at UCL Student Union to discuss the reimagining of assessment and feedback at the institution. Marieke provides insights into the university's broad scope, with 11 faculties and over 60 departments. UCL supports around 43,000 students and over 14,000 employees, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. They discuss how the institution faces the challenge of maintaining consistency and utilising technology effectively due to its scale and diversity.

2023-07-3130 min

Beyond the Technology 37. Demonstrating digital transformation - Developing digital strategy at University of GreenwichIn this episode, Simon Birkett, senior consultant for digital transformation at Jisc is joined by Jodie Wetherall, Associate Director - Office of the CIO at the University of Greenwich to discuss the university's digital strategy and its impact. Jodie shares insights into the University of Greenwich's vision for 2030, aiming to be the best modern university in the UK. They discuss the strategic priorities that focus on transformational shifts in learning and teaching, research and knowledge exchange, as well as the four cross-cutting priorities of student success, inclusivity and culture, impactful research and knowledge exchange, and connected and...

2023-07-1728 min

Beyond the Technology Further education and skills - supporting digital development at Boston CollegeThis episode is the first in a series of podcasts focused on further education and skills, hosted by Andrew McFadyen and Louisa Stamatelopoulos. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa will be joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. Phil Peatling, Head of Digital Learning at Boston College, firstly discusses the digital transformation of development and skills for both teachers and learners, to prepare them for digital...

2023-05-1535 min

Beyond the Technology Chatbots and the student experience Back in November 2020, we chatted to Hannah Mathias, e-learning manager at Cardiff and Vale College, where they've created a personalised learning bot for GCSE Maths and English. Hannah runs through how the bot can be used by students, how it's programmed by staff, and how it can be used to support students to complete their work. Embedded into Microsoft Teams, teachers can easily add and tag up resources and assignments for students. The bot uses gamification and other rewards for student engagement and aims to provide a personalised learner experience. The team are also working...

2021-02-1233 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! The future role of libraries in further and higher education part twoWhat will the library experience look like in 30 years time? Is there a role for paper books in the future? How will technologies like AI and machine learning factor into all of this? In this two-part podcast we discuss all of these questions with library experts from higher and further education. We were joined by Dr Jessica Gardener, university librarian and director of library services at University of Cambridge, Nick Woolley, director of library services at Sheffield Hallam University, Neil Grindley head of resource discovery at Jisc and Karen foster, head of learning centres at Yeovil college.

2020-02-1444 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! The future role of libraries in further and higher education part oneWhat will the library experience look like in 30 years time? Is there a role for paper books in the future? How will technologies like AI and machine learning factor into all of this? In this two-part podcast we discuss all of these questions with library experts from higher and further education. We were joined by Dr Jessica Gardener, university librarian and director of library services at University of Cambridge, Nick Woolley, director of library services at Sheffield Hallam University, Neil Grindley head of resource discovery at Jisc and Karen foster, head of learning centres at Yeovil college.

2020-02-1443 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! Process improvement - people before technologyIn this episode, John Cartwright director of computing services at the University of Liverpool talks about how his team are improving the student experience and saving staff time with technology. John is joined by James Clay, head of higher education and student experience at Jisc, the pair explore the world of data looking how better use of it can transform teaching and power technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence. How can data help identify ways to improve the student experience? Show notes Visit our webpage to find out more about Jisc's visio...

2019-09-2445 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! Web accessibilityIn this new episode of What the Edtech?! we explore web accessibility and the new regulations for websites and mobile applications for public sector bodies that came into force at the end of last year. We hear from Julia Taylor, subject specialist (accessibility and inclusion) at Jisc, and Robert McLaren from Policy Connect. Since the launch of the series we've had fantastic feedback from listeners with lots of suggestions for topics for future episodes – thank to everyone who has been in touch via our Twitter and Facebook pages. We're already hard at work on series tw...

2019-03-1936 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! Episode nine: the rise of the robots - future tech in education Artificial intelligence: the biggest shake up since the invention of the motorcar? In this penultimate episode Martin Hamilton, resident futurist here at Jisc, and historian Sir Anthony Seldon explore the amazing, and often misunderstood, world of artificial intelligence (AI) and discuss how future technologies can enhance the teaching process. We also hear from professor Bob Stone, director of the human interface technologies team at the university of Birmingham. He shares his thoughts on current and future technologies, and chats through some of his projects, including his work in mixed reality (combining the best of the real w...

2018-06-141h 26

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E8: Cyber security, a growing threat to educationAn in-depth look at cyber security, the types of attacks targeted at universities and colleges and the measures taken to mitigate the risks. Jisc's chief security analyst Lee Harrigan-Green joins us this week to give insight on the cyber security threats facing institutions and their students. In a fast-moving sector where preventative measures must stay ahead of new and evolving threats, Lee takes us through what individuals and organisations can do to stay secure online. Apprentice developer James Hodgkinson also joins the panel to discuss experiences during his apprenticeship. In a special expert practitioner segment...

2018-06-051h 00

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E7: Celebrating women in techCelebrating the careers of female tech experts, their motivations and the challenges they've faced in an industry where in the UK just one in six specialists are women. Female representation in the tech sector has stalled over the last ten years despite efforts to encourage more women into the industry. Our panel this week, editor of Education Technologymagazine Charley Rogers and Jisc training director Shirley Wood, discuss their careers, motivations, and what can be done to create a more diverse tech workforce and why this is important. Our expert pratitioner this episode is Helen Richardson, l...

2018-05-3150 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E6: How AI and big data will transform research Our experts explore the fascinating (and mind boggling) world of artificial intelligence (AI), and how cloud computing is changing how we think about access to technology. In this episode Daniela Duca, who works with us as a senior co-design manager, and Kenji Takeda, director of the Microsoft Azure for research program, have a fascinating chat about some pretty big ideas - the equipment data project, post-quantum cryptography, big data, the Cambrian explosion, AI and cloud and quantum computing. We also hear from Miranda Mowbray, lecturer in Computer Science at University of Bristol, who dispels the magic surroundi...

2018-05-2452 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E5: What do students really want? Student contracts, data collection, the ideas of students as customers, and the employability agenda all take a turn under the microscope. Do the things students need match what they're telling us that they want? Sarah Knight, our head of change - student experience, and Paul Humphries, CEO of Student Crowd, explore the ways we find out, and discuss why it's so important that a culture of collaboration between staff and students is encouraged. We also hear from expert practitioner Steve Frampton, principal at Portsmouth College, who shares his innovative vision for the college, and what the outco...

2018-05-171h 06

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E4: Student data – how far is too far?We explore the mysterious world of learning analytics, and how it can potentially be used to enhance the student learning experience. Senior co-design manager Paul Bailey and project officer at UCL Samantha Ahern join us as the learning technology experts for episode four of What the Edtech?! They discuss what data institutions are currently collecting on their students, consent and boundaries and the future of learning analytics. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2018-05-1057 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E3: The research landscape, here and nowEpisode three is all about the changing landscape of research. We hear conversations between Terry Clark, research fellow in performance science at the Royal College of Music, and an honorary research fellow at Imperial College London, and Caroline Ingram, our senior co-design manager. We also chatted to Dr Rachel Bolton-King, lecturer in forensic investigation who shares a fascinating case study from Staffordshire University. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2018-05-0357 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E2: Creating a successful startupOur expert guests in this episode are discussing startups and how great ideas are turned into successful businesses. Sue Attewell, head of change for further education and skills at Jisc, and Atif Mahmood, founder and CEO of edtech startup Teacherly, join our host with bucket loads of tips and advice for any fledgling startup. Vivi Friedgut is today's expert practitioner. Her passionate account of how she founded Blackbullion will provide motivation to any startup in need of some inspiration. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can als...

2018-04-2652 min

Beyond the Technology What the Edtech?! E1: Transforming your student engagement with social mediaWelcome to the very first episode of our brand new podcast What the edtech!? In this episode, our host, Laura Kidd, is joined by education consultant and thought leader, Eric Stoller, head of change - student experience, Sarah Knight, and Kardi Somerfield, senior lecturer in digital marketing and advertising at The University of Northampton. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2018-04-181h 00

Beyond the Technology Our student ideas edtech competitonSue Attewell chats to us about our student ideas competition, which launches next year; from how to work the competition into the curriculum, to what students can gain from entering (from business skills to confidence and everything in-between). Together with Emerge Education, we're looking for fresh edtech ideas from students. Winners will receive £2,000 and expert mentoring. The student ideas competition is part of our edtech launchpad. Learn more and register your interest Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc websit...

2017-12-0612 min

Beyond the Technology Three key ways to build staff digital capabilities and confidenceStaff digital capabilities are central to student and organisational success. It's a digital world, and in addition to a chosen subject, students are preparing for work and life in a digital society. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-11-2404 min

Beyond the Technology The push and pull towards new models of publishingWithin the world of publishing, we are seeing some new trends emerge. Born from a desire to change the current publishing landscape, dominated by a handful of large commercial publishers, there is an increase in new publishing models, being led by universities and academics. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-11-2304 min

Beyond the Technology The benefits of tech for students' financial literacyAs the UK population becomes digitally-savvy from an increasingly younger age, it's easy to assume tech take-up is evenly shared across every aspect of our lives. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-11-0204 min

Beyond the Technology The future of FE: our vision for the next five yearsCan colleges and skills providers become efficient and financially stable, while also providing an excellent learning experience that produces a workforce with the skills required to help the UK economy thrive post-Brexit and beyond? Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-11-0106 min

Beyond the Technology Managing audiovisual research data Recently, a number of colleges and universities have asked for advice on how to manage the digital elements (pictures, recordings, etc) of their research data projects. To help answer your questions we've created a new guide to audiovisual research data. It's not just for creative arts research, but advice for any subject area. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-10-2003 min

Beyond the Technology Are you our next HE social media superstar?Our shiny new competition celebrates the excellent social media work being done by sector professionals out there - we're looking for the most innovative ways of social being used to add value to teaching. In this podcast Emma chats through her blog all about the #JiscTop10 competition. Like this podcast? Subscribe via iTunes or add the RSS feed to your favourite podcast app. You can also visit the Jisc website for more content.

2017-10-1802 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Course data: making the most out of your course informationEpisode 11: Course data: Making the most out of your course information 9th April 2013 (Duration: 21:03) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In this episode of Jisc On Air, Course Data: making the most of your course information Kim Catcheside speaks with representatives from HESA and HEFCE about course data and the importance of better course information for the higher education sector and for individual universities and colleges. Richard Puttock, Head of Data Management at H...

2013-04-0900 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Driving change in assessment and feedbackEpisode 10: Driving change in assessment and feedback (Duration: 22.26) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In episode ten of Jisc On Air, Driving change in assessment and feedback Kim Catcheside explores how using technology in assessment and feedback is improving the learning experience for all students as well as contributing to improved graduate employability. The University of Exeter, Cornwall College and the Institution of Education share their insight into simple ways that existing technology can support...

2012-12-1800 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Delivering free online courses: how open can we be?Episode 9: Delivering free online courses: how open can we be? (Duration: 21:05) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In episode nine of JISC’s learning and teaching radio programme, we hear from some of those on the forefront of new approaches to online open learning. From open educational resources to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and beyond, we focus in particular on two free online photography courses based at Coventry University – speaking in depth to course leaders Jonathan Worth and Shaun...

2012-09-1000 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Curriculum change: designing for the futureEpisode 8: Curriculum change: designing for the future (Duration: 23:29) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In episode eight of our online radio programmes – we are exploring curriculum design and the role technology plays in supporting changes to organisational practices and processes. The focus is on the different approaches to curriculum change and engaging stakeholders of two universitiesinvolved in the JISC Institutional Approaches to Curriculum Design programme – Birmingham City University (BCU) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). Kim Catcheside talks to staf...

2012-07-3100 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Developing digital literacies for working in a digital worldEpisode 7: Developing digital literacies for working in a digital world (Duration: 15:48) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the seventh episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how colleges and universities are developing digital literacies for working in a digital world. This is the second part of a two-part series, focusing on digital literacies. Part one is available here. With an estimated 90% of UK jobs requiring some level of IT competency, the notion...

2012-05-2300 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Digital Literacy – delivering the agenda within colleges and universitiesEpisode 6: Delivering Digital Literacy- delivering the agenda within colleges and universities (Duration: 21:34) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the sixth episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how universities and colleges can help teaching staff, researchers, support and administrative staff to develop their digital literacies – those capabilities which prepare an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society. In part two of the show, we will be looking at how digital litera...

2012-04-2400 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)JISC Online Conference explores learning in transitionEpisode 5: JISC Online Conference explores learning in transition. (Duration: 23:56) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the fifth of JISC’s online radio programmes, we interview some of the keynote speakers at the JISC online conference, Innovating e-Learning 2011, on 22-25th November. Taking advantage of online technologies, the conference offers live and asynchronous debates on a theme of Learning in Transition. In this show, Kim Catcheside speaks with Sarah Porter, Head of Innovation for JISC and Bill Ra...

2011-11-0700 min

JISC On Air JISC Online Conference explores learning in transitionEpisode 5: JISC Online Conference explores learning in transition. (Duration: 23:56) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the fifth of JISC’s online radio programmes, we interview some of the keynote speakers at the JISC online conference, Innovating e-Learning 2011, on 22-25th November. Taking advantage of online ...

2011-11-0700 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Efficiencies, enhancements and transformation: how technology can deliverEpisode 4: Efficiencies, enhancements and transformation: how technology can deliver. (Duration: 23:56) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the fourth episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how learning technologies can be used to support new ways of delivering curricula leading to benefits, efficiencies, enhancements and transformation. The show highlights how colleges and universities are using technology to enable flexible and creative models of curriculum delivery. This work is not only adding value but als...

2011-06-1000 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Improving Student RetentionEpisode 3: Meeting students needs to improve retention (Duration: 18:17) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Read the show transcript In the third of a new series of online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we explore how digital technologies are helping universities and colleges to better meet students’ requirements and improve retention. In this show, Kim Catcheside speaks with Richard Francis, Head of e-learning at Oxford Brookes University and Ellen Lessner, e-Learning Coordinator at Abingdon and Witney College about how their institutions are better...

2011-03-2300 min

JISC On Air (via iTunes)Online Distance LearningIs online distance learning a real solution for today’s higher education funding, capacity and recruitment issues? This latest edition of JISC On Air looks at some of the issues associated with creating sustainable and effective online distance learning. The show highlights the value of engaging students and enhancing the learning experience through online learning tools such as podcasts and virtual worlds. Episode 2: Online Distance Learning (Duration: 24:04) Listen now Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download MP3 Tell us what you think We welcome yo...

2010-12-1600 min