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Hi All, I'm Elaine Swift, Professional Development Manager at UCISA, previously Head of Digital Learning and Teaching at University of Worcester.

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Alex Mortby - Bedford College Group - Vice Principal 

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Alex Mortby - Bedford College Group - Vice Principal 

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I am responsible for Curriculum, Research and Higher Education across the College Group.

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I'm Amanda Gorrell, Education Studies BA course leader at the University of Central Lancashire

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Hi All, I am the Head of Digital Pedagogies and the Head of the Teaching Innovation & Learning Enhancement Hub.

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IT Director at RVC for 4 months where Digital Transformation is being talked about but we're looking for a model or framework to shape our discussions!

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Hi, I am Amrita Narang, from QAA (Membership) with a key focus on projects pertaining to teaching, learning, and assessment in digital environment.

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Krish Pilicudale - University of Huddersfield

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Krish Pilicudale - University of Huddersfield

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Hello all, I am the Director of Digital Information at University of Huddersfield. There has been BTS standards that have been used as a framework at UCISA recently so keen to know more...

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Arunangsu Chatterjee - University of Leeds

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Arunangsu Chatterjee - University of Leeds

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Dean of Digital Transformation, University of Leeds

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Hello, I am Maria Centeno from London South Bank University

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Hello, I am Maria Centeno from London South Bank University

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Hi All, I'm Chief Data Officer here at University of Bath. Interested in all things digital and how we can unlock the value from data.

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Hello, I'm Head of Technology Enhanced Learning in the Centre for Teacher Education.

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Afternoon. I am Pro Vice-Chancellor here at Teesside.

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Hi everyone, I'm Anne Prior, Senior Account Manager here at Jisc, heading up Independent Education, lovely to meet you all!

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Hi everyone, I'm Anne Prior, Senior Account Manager here at Jisc, heading up Independent Education, lovely to meet you all!

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Ben Barry, Director of Digital at The University of Wolverhampton

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Ben Barry, Director of Digital at The University of Wolverhampton

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Hello all, very pleased to be involved in the ongoing discussions about digital transformation...

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Hi everyone, I'm Director of Transformation, working in digital, data and technology here in beautiful Bath

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Almost finished the integration of everything project. MIS, Timetabling, Room Bookings and VLE, all bidirectionally integrated, and, of course, lockable too.
Ask me any questions if you want to know more. jed.keenan@nulondon.ac.uk

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Hi. I'm Stephanie Marshall, VP (Education) at Queen Mary 

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Hi. I'm Stephanie Marshall, VP (Education) at Queen Mary 

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Rachel Challen - School of Arts and Humanities at NTU

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Rachel Challen - School of Arts and Humanities at NTU

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I am Associate Professor in Educational Development and Learning and Teaching Manager in the school but also on the steering group for NTU Digital Sophistication strategy

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Deputy Director (IT and Digital Services)

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Dean of Digital & Distributed Learning, University of Portsmouth.

https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/ale-armellini

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Alejandro (Ale) Armellini is Professor and Dean of Digital and Distributed Learning at the University of Portsmouth. His key role is to provide leadership in digital learning and teaching and learning innovation across all faculties and services. His portfolio covers the development, implementation…

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I'm Craig Brown and I work as a Strategic Learning Technologist within the Transformation Team at the University of Glasgow. 

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I'm Craig Brown and I work as a Strategic Learning Technologist within the Transformation Team at the University of Glasgow. 

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Involved in various L&T projects advising on technology.

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Hi All, I'm Christos from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, based in the Faculty of Education. I'm involved in the school's digital transformation on a number of projects, including our curriculum related design activities. 

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Hi All, I'm Christos from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, based in the Faculty of Education. I'm involved in the school's digital transformation on a number of projects, including our curriculum related design activities. 

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Hi, I am Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching at the University. Brief bio here: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/alastairrobertson

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Glasgow Caledonian University | Scotland, UK

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Professor Alastair Robertson, PFHEA, is Pro-Vice_Chancellor in Learning and Teaching at Glasgow Caledonian University with responsibility for providing strategic leadership across the institution in the development, delivery and design of learning, teaching, educational research, academic development, widening participation and library services.

He has 28 years' experience in the HE sector and prior to joining GCU in April 2020, was Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement at Abertay University for seven years.

Alastair also has extensive experience of supporting quality enhancement at the national level through positions at the Higher Education Academy (2005-13) and QAA Scotland (2003-05). He is Chair of the Scottish Higher Education Enhancement Committee (SHEEC) and has previously served as Vice Chair of the UK Heads of Educational Development Group (HEDG).

His experience extends to a number of areas influencing the student learning experience, particularly, academic leadership, strategic change, technology-enhanced learning, learning spaces, student engagement and national HE policy development.

His latest research is on evidencing so-called intangible assets: factors that contribute to student success in higher education that is not easily quantifiable through metric proxies such as student satisfaction, educational outcomes and graduate salaries. Alastair's academic background is in solid-state inorganic chemistry.

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Professor Alastair Robertson, PFHEA, is Pro-Vice_Chancellor in Learning and Teaching at Glasgow Caledonian University with responsibility for providing strategic leadership across the institution in the development, delivery and design of learning, teaching, educational research, academic development, widening participation and library services.

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Richard Hill - University of Huddersfield

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Richard Hill - University of Huddersfield

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I'm Head of the department of Computer Science and also the academic rep for the university's digital transformation strategy. I have experience of change management in the manufacturing industry and I am supporting companies with their own adoption of new technologies as part of their own digital transformations.

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Hi. I'm the Director of Digital and Information Services at Leeds Trinity University, responsible for IT/IS, Media Services and Library.

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Head of TEL at the University of St Andrews since 2015, based in our Centre for Educational Enhancement and Development.

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Hello, I'm Cinzia Pusceddu, Academic Liaison Technology Manager University of Edinburgh

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Hello, I'm Cinzia Pusceddu, Academic Liaison Technology Manager University of Edinburgh

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My job is to coordinate the provision and management of digital education tools in the School of Engineering. I'm also member of the Organising Committee of Learning Technology Community, a university-wide group that organised monthly events devoted to digital education.

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Afternoon everyone. I'm PVC Education at Bath, interested in all things to do with digital education and beyond.

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Hi Everyone, I'm Tom Shaw from Lancaster University

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Hi Everyone, I'm Tom Shaw from Lancaster University

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I'm Associate Director for Space, Experience & Innovation with the Library at Lancaster. I oversee our space, both physical and digital, our user experience, and everything we do that is or is underpinned by digital.

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Casey Barron - Business Architect at University of Sunderland  

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Casey Barron - Business Architect at University of Sunderland  

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Hi All - here at Sunderland we are embarking on a 5 year Digital Transformation Programme

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Hi I'm Helen Scott, PVC LTSS at Sheffield Hallam University...we are just developing our Digital Learning Transformation Implementation Plan and are at a really interesting point in our progress with all things Digital Pedagogies and Practice. 

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Hi I'm Helen Scott, PVC LTSS at Sheffield Hallam University...we are just developing our Digital Learning Transformation Implementation Plan and are at a really interesting point in our progress with all things Digital Pedagogies and Practice. 

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Rod Cullen Manchester Metropolitan University

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Rod Cullen Manchester Metropolitan University

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I have been heaviliy involved in developing our new Digitally Enhanced Learning Teaching and Assessment Strategy (DELTA)

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Graham Quint, Hartpury University and Hartpury College

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Graham Quint, Hartpury University and Hartpury College

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Hi all, I'm the Director of Digital Services, covering IT, MIS, Library Service, Digital Learning and Information Governance.

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Hi, Carmen Miles, De Montfort University, VLE Project Director and Leader of Digital Educaiton

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Hi, Carmen Miles, De Montfort University, VLE Project Director and Leader of Digital Educaiton

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I'm 'mid' VLE implementation of leading a transformation of digital transformation from a learning and teaching perspective. I lead on digital strategy, combining it with academic development, and change management. Lovely to meet you all! Exciting times.

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Richard Medcalf, Newman University Birmingham

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Richard Medcalf, Newman University Birmingham

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Hi all, I am PVC (Students) at Newman in Birmingham

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Osman Javaid, Manchester Metropolitan University

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Osman Javaid, Manchester Metropolitan University

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Head of E-Learning Development

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I'm a relationship manager here at Jisc and look after 14 institutions across the UK. Lovely to 'meet' you all.

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I'm Jisc's Director, Scotland & NI, helping facilitate in the breakout rooms today. Welcome, all!

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Rob Blagden, University of Gloucestershire

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Rob Blagden, University of Gloucestershire

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Hi all, I'm Director of Libraries, Technology and Information at Gloucestershire.

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Cath Fenn, Lead for MB ChB Digital Transformation, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick.

Worked at Warwick in a variety of roles over 19 years.

Building capabilities based on evidence, learning with and from our students and colleagues internally/externally from same discipline and other disciplines.

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I am the academic lead for LEAF (Leeds expectations for assessment and feedback) working to support implementation of the institutional assessment strategy, within a curriculum refresh programme. We are focusing on inclusive, authentic, consistent and fair assessment that is digitally enabled.

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Susannah Quinsee, City, University London

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Susannah Quinsee, City, University London

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Hello! I'm Vice-President (Digital and Student Experience) at City, University of London. I've been in this role about 18months and been at City for a while in a number of roles around educational technology and educational development.

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Hello my name is Dennis Harris, I am head of the Digital Transformation Dept. at the University of Southern Denmark. Thank you for inviting us. 

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Hello my name is Dennis Harris, I am head of the Digital Transformation Dept. at the University of Southern Denmark. Thank you for inviting us. 

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Hello, I'm Jane Mooney Academic Lead for Digital Skills and Literacy with the Flexible Learning Programme at The University of Manchester

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Hello, I'm Jane Mooney Academic Lead for Digital Skills and Literacy with the Flexible Learning Programme at The University of Manchester

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I am Director of IT at the University of Glasgow.

I apologise in advance for having to duck out briefly part way through.

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Hello from Germany! I'm Jannica Budde, project manager for Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. 

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Hello from Germany! I'm Jannica Budde, project manager for Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. 

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I work in the area of strategy development for the digitalisation of teaching and learning. I am concerned with the question of how DTx can be made measurable. Thank your for having me here

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ALT Members have been contributing to this important work, and very glad to be here.

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I work at Jisc with Liam, Sarah, Simon, Lou and the Relationship Managers on this call. My role is senior consultant (HE) digital transformation for learning, teaching and assessment. I'm currently working on the international students' digital experience research.

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Never has it been so important for us to have a better understanding of the digital experiences and expectations of international students at UK universities. Full-time international students represent 17% of the undergraduate and 67% of the postgraduate taught student population in the UK. They contribute approximately £26 billion per annum to the economy and provide an important and valued contribution to cultural and intellectual diversity and talent.

This report provides an opportunity for readers to view the international student experience through a digital lens, highlighting alternative perspectives and considering issues that might impact the digital experience of international students.

Some academic studies have described the shift from one country's cultural and educational use of digital to another as a 'digital shock' for students, and it can often take months for them to become familiar with systems and processes. Students may arrive with different or unsupported software and hardware, which can hinder their adjustment to their new teaching and learning environment. They might also struggle with online assessment and engaging with digital learning, or grapple with the principles of plagiarism.

Key findings

Many international students are likely to experience digital systems and tools - and the pedagogy underpinning their use - very differently from domestic students

As the diversity of UK international student population changes, it is important to consider the impact this may have on the nature and extent of student support required in order that HE courses maximise equitable learning outcomes

When considering the experience of international students, there is a clear need for institutional leaders to integrate international and digital (transformation) strategies, as well as with other areas, including equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), curriculum and assessment design and technology-enhanced learning (TEL) support

Quality international student digital experience may be best delivered via a more holistic and integrative strategic approach that works across and between areas of UK HE and organisational strategy

We would like to acknowledge the contributions to this report from Advance HE, AGCAS, ALT-ELESIG, BUILA, the British Council, the Department for Education, HESA, HeLF, UCAS, UKCISA and UUKi.

Stay informed

Our research is split into four phases, with this report resulting from the first. Register your interest to join our mailing lis t so that we can keep you up to date with our progress and share any subsequent reports.

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International students' digital experience phase one: a review of policy, academic literature and views from UK higher education - Jisc

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Never has it been so important for us to have a better understanding of the digital experiences and expectations of international students at UK universities. Full-time international students represent 17% of the undergraduate and 67% of the postgraduate taught student population in the UK.

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Eliza Bebb - University Centre Colchester

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Eliza Bebb - University Centre Colchester

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Hi, I work at a Mixed Economy College as a Lecturer in Learning Technologies. Had a variety of roles over the last 12 years.

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I'm Geli Roushan, Head of Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence (FLIE) at Bournemouth University. I remain an academic and responsible for this central unit (FLIE).

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I'm Geli Roushan, Head of Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence (FLIE) at Bournemouth University. I remain an academic and responsible for this central unit (FLIE).

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Hello! I'm Nina Thorsted Petersen from University of Southern Denmark, digital consultant in the department SDU Digital - Transformation

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Hello! I'm Nina Thorsted Petersen from University of Southern Denmark, digital consultant in the department SDU Digital - Transformation

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I'm still new in HE. I began in January in the university's digital department to work with digital transformation.

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...and based at the Centre for Innovation in Education, University of Liverpool as head of digital education. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/

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Centre for Innovation in Education - University of Liverpool

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Posted on: 6 March 2023 | Category: GeneralCanvas Help for Staff has been a supportive shoulder for many of you as we waved bye-bye to VITAL and welcomed our shiny new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Canvas, to the institution in 2021. Providing you with just-in-time guidance and information on…

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Thomas Farrand - Nottingham Trent University

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Thomas Farrand - Nottingham Trent University

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Hi everyone, I'm the Digital Experience Manager at Nottingham Trent University

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My Cut & Paste bio :)

Steve Humber is the Chief Digital Information Officer at Coventry University and Managing Director of Coventry University Online Ltd. His role is to ensure that the use of Information Technology and digital technology can create, support and underpin new global business models and products that the University will use to disrupt the HE sector and improve the student experience and outcomes. He is driving agenda for a digital future at Coventry for the benefit of the student experience and student attainment. As MD for the online educational delivery his role is to develop the online portfolio and associated operating model in support of the online education provision for students.

Previously Steve had 17 years experience at the engineering giant, Rolls-Royce plc in which he held various senior IT leadership roles including IT Director - Nuclear Sector; Group IT Strategist, Head of Information Systems - Civil Aerospace; as well as Chief Information Officer at a Rolls-Royce strategic aftermarket services company.

Steve is also an Olympic & World Short Track Speed Skater and still competes in the Masters category. In April 2023 he became the World Champion for his Masters age category at the World Masters Short Track Speed Skating competition representing Great Britain at the games in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Hi All, I'm Simon Gibbon Head of Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching (Swansea University). Standing in for our PVC Ed - Deb Youngs

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Hi All, I'm Simon Gibbon Head of Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching (Swansea University). Standing in for our PVC Ed - Deb Youngs

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I'm Sarah Knight, head of learning and teaching transformation in HE and Research directorate at Jisc

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I'm Sarah Knight, head of learning and teaching transformation in HE and Research directorate at Jisc

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I've worked at Jisc for 19 years and lead our team in supporting universities with their digital transformation agenda