HEPI

MARCH 3, 2024

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Pickup , Pro Vice Chancellor, Students, at The Open University, and builds on opening and closing remarks made at a recent HEPI round table event. In this way, there has always been a next generation technology ; I have always been riding the wave of technological change.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Mary Curnock Cook CBE chairs the Emerge/Jisc HE Edtech Advisory Board, and Bess Brennan is Chief of University Partnerships with Cadmus. Cadmus is running a series of collaborative roundtables with UK university leaders about the challenges and opportunities of generative AI in higher education.

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HEPI

MAY 30, 2024

Next Wednesday 5th June we are hosting a webinar on the Australian Universities Accord – you can register here. Earlier in May 2024, HEPI, with support from learning technology service Studiosity, hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss how important the human touch is in the age of AI learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University. “In In general, it’s really opened conversations about flexibility and thinking about how we can use technology to be more inclusive to provide opportunities.” Smith University (JCSU), taught Introduction to Network Science spring semester 2020.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Technology and automation are reshaping the job market; skills creation is battling to keep up and universities are exploring ways to equip their students for the workplace. For a deeper dive into this, you can explore D2Ls full blog. Take a look at our LMS for colleges and universities.

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HEPI

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable.

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HEPI

MARCH 23, 2025

The UK continues as a global leader in research and innovation and our universities are uniquely strong contributors, among which are the highest performing in the world. We have some of the highest-intensity innovation ecosystems in the world, with universities as the core driver. As a country, our invention record is well recognised.

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HEPI

JANUARY 24, 2025

Today’s weekend reading was written by Dr Andrew Woon, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Queen Mary, University of London. Given that universities are not only institutions of learning and development but also the cornerstone of a nations competitive advantage, the impact of AI on education attracts significant attention.

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HEPI

APRIL 30, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Shadi Hijazi, Principal Consultant at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. But in the midst of an artificial intelligence gold rush, can universities ensure everyone plays fair? Each of these areas has AI implications, implementations and ethical aspects that universities can work on.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Blog posted by Dr. Steven Mintz on August 2, 2023. Related Stories What Educators Should Know About ChatGPT Can Cheating on Steroids in Colleges and Universities be Stopped? By using ChatGPT in a responsible manner, students can enhance their learning and avoid potential ethical concerns. The Ethics of “Ethical Hacking”

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 8, 2025

As technological innovations accelerate and global competition intensifies, schools, colleges, and universities must adopt strategies that meet the evolving expectations of prospective students. Example: Use Chatbots intentionally like the University of Windsor did below. This allows for a customized, self-directed experience.

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SRHE

MARCH 26, 2025

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education. This disconnect limits their ability to address localized development challenges.

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HEPI

JANUARY 22, 2025

As Chief Information Officer, PJ Hemmaway is driving innovation at Manchester to future-proof the university and deliver the best possible day-to-day experience. Building resilient and flexible systems The University of Manchester has a bold ambition: to be recognised globally as Europes most innovative university.

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HEPI

MARCH 5, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr. Ed Bridges , Head of Policy & Public Affairs at the Academy of Social Sciences. UK universities have increasingly had to speak the language of ‘impact’, which has become another addition to the sector’s lexicon of buzzwords.

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HEPI

MARCH 11, 2025

Meanwhile, apprenticeships have failed to be the hoped-for driver of social mobility for those who dont pursue university pathways. Given that employers recruit their apprentices and, unlike universities, they are not subject to any fair access requirements, opportunities have tended to follow traditional patterns of advantage.

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HEPI

APRIL 7, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President at TechnologyOne UK. UK universities enjoy world-leading status, but the sector is not without its challenges. This will sound like a familiar refrain to UK vice-chancellors and their teams.

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Cisco blogs - Education

AUGUST 8, 2024

One university is using reliable and easy-to-deploy LoRaWAN technology to spur innovation in rural America. We reveal how in our latest blog.

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HEPI

MARCH 12, 2025

This HEPI blog was authored by Isabelle Bristow , Managing Director UK and Europe at Studiosity. We have recently commissioned a further YouGov survey to explore the motivations, emotions, and needs of over 2,200 students from 151 universities in the UK. 64% of all students have used AI tools to help with assignments or study tasks.

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Coursera blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As a full-time employee at JPMorgan, Jeremy has pursued not only one, but two masters degrees with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “The transition to the on-campus MSTM program was smooth due to my prior experience with the university,” Jeremy added.

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HEPI

JUNE 13, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Zeki Turedi , Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at CrowdStrike. UK universities have been a consistent target of choice by cyber-attackers in recent years. In fact, adversaries are exploiting the cloud more than ever.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

JUNE 22, 2023

There can be model bias in such technologies. Educators must consider ethics, cheating, and equity, just as they would when integrating other technologies into their courses. Blog posted by Steven Mintz, PhD, on June 22, 2023. However, the bot may not collect information from reliable sources.

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HEPI

AUGUST 5, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarra Jenkins, Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School. Its relative simplicity is likely welcomed by anyone who has ever attempted a US university application! Its relative simplicity is likely welcomed by anyone who has ever attempted a US university application!

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HEPI

JUNE 18, 2023

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Richard F. Heller , Emeritus Professor at the Universities of Manchester, UK and Newcastle, Australia. Plan E for Education is my proposal that a proportion of the educational resources generated in publicly funded universities be made freely available for sharing and use by others.

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Edu Alliance Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

January 27, 2025 It has been two years since I last wrote a blog post for the Edu Alliance Journal. During that time, I took on the role of President/CEO of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) and dedicated myself fully to the organization. Unfortunately, Urbana University didnt survive.

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HEPI

JANUARY 29, 2025

This blog has been written for HEPI by Alistair Lomax, Director of the Arc Universities Group, a collaboration between the universities in the Oxford-to-Cambridge region and the author of Stronger Together: Challenges of devolved regional economic development (HEPI Report 178).

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

JANUARY 25, 2023

It is no surprise to college professors that academic cheating is on the rise even though virtually every university has a policy on academic integrity. Cheating has always been around, but it is now easier and more accessible with the use of technology and online learning. My hope is that this blog contributes to that dialogue.

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SRHE

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

by Katy Jordan, Janja Komljenovic and Jeremy Knox The SRHE Digital University Network was launched in 2012, with a view to present “ critical, theorised and research-based perspectives on technologies in higher education ”. Looking back From 2013 onwards, the Digital University had been included in the annual SRHE conference themes.

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Coursera blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

institutions , universities are continuing expanding their online catalogs. The 200+ universities on Coursera recently reached a major milestone, amassing more than 200 million course enrollments. To meet rising workforce needs, universities responded with new courses. 2024s top new course helps meet the annual demand for 2.3

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 23, 2024

How to Use Technology to Meet Accreditation Standards Effortlessly in Higher Education editor Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:22 Overview - Reimagining Accreditation Let's get into the actual difficulties surrounding accreditation. Envision yourself to use technology to not just complete the certification process, but to turn it into an asset.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 21, 2025

These regulations apply to all public colleges and universities and mandate that digital content meets WCAG 2.1 This blog post was written by Lindsey Downs and refined by ChatGPT. The focus on accessibility in higher education has significantly increased since the U.S. Level AA standards. See you at the webcast!

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Expert commentators grappling with some of the current challenges for American universities and colleges offer a hypothesis, positing that losing the diversity of mission and distinctiveness, objectives and audiences has been key to its diminishing public support.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this article, Drumm shares planning considerations for university leaders, from initial vision alignment through operational execution. As mergers become a more common strategy for sustainability and growth, we're seeing presidents and boards focused on the challenges of post-merger integration.

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HEPI

JULY 10, 2024

This blog is contributed by Dr Gert Jan Sheurwater, Director of Strategy and Foresight at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and Mike Boxall, an independent consultant and regular contributor to HEPI blogs. A rising tide can lift all boats – until it turns.

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totallyrewired

MARCH 2, 2025

The University of the Arts London (UAL) and the Council for Higher Education in Art & Design ( CHEAD ) are inviting educators and students from art schools, colleges and universities to present their creative ideas and evaluation of designing, learning and utilising GenAI tools.

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HEPI

MARCH 4, 2025

Professor Tushna Vandrevala is Professor of Health Psychology, Kingston University. Professor Fiona Ross CBE isProfessor Emerita Health and Social Care Kingston University, Deputy Chair Westminster University Court of Governors & Trustee Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. appeared first on HEPI.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Leveraging technology like CRM systems and AI tools simplifies the student enrollment process and enhances conversion rates. By breaking down enrollment barriers, fostering early communication, and utilizing technology, community colleges can create an enrollment experience that meets students where they are.

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HEPI

MARCH 11, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Chris Husbands and Janice Kay, founder partners of Higher Futures, which provides strategic leadership support to universities navigating change. Chris was formerly vice-chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University and Janice was formerly Provost at University of Exeter.

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