Reports

Prepared for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Charting the progress of open access and evaluating the effectiveness of transitional agreements in that process.

The trustees present their strategic report and audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023.

The voices of over 2000 higher education international students describe their digital border crossings and the digital shocks that impact the learning experience.

Highlights of what we have achieved against the five pillars of our strategy for further education and skills.

At a time when technological innovation is accelerating, we’ve partnered with Emerge Education to look at how technology might address some of the challenges facing HE leaders.

This report follows the second phase of research into curriculum and learning design in higher education (HE) in the UK, which was conducted between November 2022 and July 2023.

This report looks at how students are currently using generative AI and explores its potential impact on their learning experience.

From a chatbot for student queries to a virtual reality interview simulator, read about the outcomes of our completed artificial intelligence pilot projects.

An introduction to generative artificial intelligence technology and its implications on education.

Independent research interrogating how Jisc supports and benefits the tertiary education and research sectors, the money we save members and how we generate economic value for the UK.

Jeremy Miles AS, Comisiynodd Gweinidog y Gymraeg ac Addysg yr adroddiad hwn gan Jisc i lywio meddwl strategol a chynlluniau gweithredu ar gyfer dysgu digidol a chyfunol yn y sector addysg bellach (AB) yng Nghymru,fel rhan o Alwad i Weithredu Digidol 2030.

Jeremy Miles MS, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language commissioned this report from Jisc to inform strategic thinking and action planning for digital and blended learning in the Welsh further education (FE) sector, as part of the Digital 2030 Call to Action.

By taking a more inclusive approach, focusing on equity and outcomes for international students, we can create a digital experience that benefits all our students.

Jisc is working in partnership with Welsh Government to drive forward Digital 2030, which aims to see learning providers in Wales harness the potential of digital technology underpinned by principles of innovation, collaboration, co-production and social partnership.

Perspectives and opportunities

Higher education student support champion Edward Peck outlines his vision for efficient and scalable student services through better data governance and predictive student analytics.

5,413 professional services staff from 19 UK higher education organisations participated in our annual digital experience insights survey, which took place between November 2021 and June 2022.

Between November 2021 and June 2022 2,110 professional services staff from 21 UK further education and sixth form colleges participated in our annual digital experience insights survey.

Digital technologies play a central role in all core business areas of higher education (HE) organisations.

3,533 teaching staff from 30 UK higher education organisatons participated in our annual digital experience insights survey (28 universities and two colleges).

2,691 teaching staff from 30 UK further education or sixth form colleges participated in our annual digital experience insights survey.

Looking beyond the emergency responses to lockdowns and restrictions - are we delivering learning in flexible and accessible ways?

Gauging how the UK education and research sectors are dealing with the evolving threat of cyber attacks.

Between November 2021 and April 2022 we surveyed 33,726 students from 41 UK universities and colleges delivering higher education.

Between November 2021 and April 2022 we surveyed 11,498 learners from 25 UK colleges and one sixth form college delivering further education.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

The hidden environmental cost of the digital revolution and the steps universities and colleges can take to address it.

By providing critical digital infrastructure, cyber security services and sector-wide negotiating powers we've delivered significant financial and time savings for research and higher education institutions.

This year, there were 2,570 responses from 25 colleges and sixth form colleges. The survey was conducted between October 2020 and June 2021.

This year, there were 4,056 responses from 14 universities. The survey was conducted between October 2020 and June 2021.

Whether as an acceleration of a planned strategy or an emergency response, changing assessment practice has been a priority.

This year, 3,729 teaching staff from 24 universities and one college delivering higher education took part in our digital experience insights survey. The survey was conducted between October 2020 and July 2021.

This year, 2,822 teaching staff from 29 colleges and sixth form colleges took part in our digital experience insights survey. The survey was conducted between October 2020 and July 2021.

2,677 teaching staff from 14 universities took part in our digital experience insights survey conducted between October 2019 and July 2020.

This guide suggests a pathway towards responsible, ethical AI with a series of discussions helping to quickly assess ideas and their fit for the institution.

A roundtable discussion among international college leaders covering some of the main issues facing the sector.

This year, 38,917 students from 41 UK universities took part in our student digital experience insights survey.

This year, 23,741 learners from 39 UK colleges and sixth form colleges took part in our student digital experience insights survey.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups. Has the pandemic helped to move us to an assessment system that is more relevant, adaptable and trustworthy?

In this third edition we summarise the current state of play, including insights into emerging use cases and guidance on ethical considerations.

A snapshot of wireless networking in the UK.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

How Jisc will support universities towards a technology-empowered future.

Summary of findings from scoping study - February 2021

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

A study based on contributions from universities in Wales, in light of COVID-19.

Astudiaeth yn seiliedig ar gyfraniadau gan brifysgolion yng Nghymru, yng ngoleuni COVID-19

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups. This new report looks at how six universities have collaborated with employers.

This year, 2,685 teaching staff from 26 further education (FE) and sixth form colleges took part in our survey. The survey was conducted between October 2019 and July 2020. 62% of the data for this survey was collected after the lockdown on 23 March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The impact of cyber security incidents on the UK's further and higher education and research sectors.

We conducted a programme of primary research with three key audiences; learners, lecturers and those responsible for teaching and learning within their institution.

A synthesis of findings from 118 infrastructure reviews undertaken for Jisc members between 2016-2020.

How Jisc, as a trusted lifelong learning digital partner, will support the UK FE and skills sectors over the next three years.

Analysing the virtual learning environment (VLE) reviews we completed with our members. What can we learn from these interactions?

This year, 19,137 learners from 36 further education (FE) and sixth form colleges took part in our learner digital experience insights survey. The survey was conducted between October 2019 and May 2020.

This year, 20,575 students from 28 UK universities took part in our student digital experience insights survey. The survey was conducted between October 2019 and May 2020.

A cross-sector research project led by Jisc, working in tandem with the Association of Colleges (AoC).

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups

Change and challenge for students, staff and leaders.

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups

From fixes to foresight: Jisc and Emerge Education insights for universities and startups.

This joint report with Emerge Education looks at how education technology has rich potential to help UK universities solve their biggest challenges.

Our strategy for the coming three years is to build on our transition to a membership organisation, taking our achievements to the next level and enhancing what we do to the further satisfaction of members and funders.

This report is the result of an experts meeting exploring assessment in universities and colleges and how technology could be used to help address some of the problems and opportunities.

Responses to our 2019 survey into uses of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in tertiary education.

A detailed picture of how students experience technology as part of their learning in colleges and universities across the UK.

A detailed picture of the digital experience of teaching staff in UK colleges and universities and how they use digital technologies in their work.

A joint report between Jisc and UCISA.

Through text, data mining and analytics we can exploit the vast amounts of information and data generated everyday through economic, academic and social activities.