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🏆 CAUDIT Community Awards – recognition for international collaboration. 🏆 We are delighted to congratulate Rosie Coffey, University College Cork, Lex Wilkinson, Sheffield Hallam University, Russell Boyatt, University of Warwick as well as other members of the UCISA Enterprise Architecture Working Group, on being award the CAUDIT Community Award for their work, with international colleagues, on the Higher Education Reference Model. The community award recognises the impactful collaborative initiatives that significantly benefit CAUDIT members and international colleagues. The UCISA EA group has been working with their international counterparts on the HERM for some time and it’s amazing to see that substantial long-term contribution being recognised. Congratulations once again to everyone involved! To see more information click here: https://lnkd.in/e8HGFg7E

⭐ Immersive Environments: exploring current practice and barriers in Higher Education ⭐ 📆 Friday 13 December 2024 📍 Birkbeck University of London and University of Leeds Booking for the Birkbeck event: https://buff.ly/45CH1Ss Booking for the Leeds event: https://buff.ly/45CH1Ss In 2018, UCISA DEG hosted an event on immersive environments, then a growing area. In this follow-up event, we will consider what has changed in HE over the last 6 years. Has the use of immersive environments/virtual reality expanded into more disciplines? Is cost still a barrier or are there ways to implement this technology with a constrained budget? How has the technology moved on? Are there other potential constraints e.g. accessibility, and how are these being overcome? This event will showcase examples of practice taking place across different institutions, outlining the value that they are offering to students and the practicalities of creating these environments and experiences. This event will be hosted simultaneously at two venues: The University of Leeds and Birkbeck, University of London. There will be activities specific to each venue with keynotes streamed between venues.

📣 Spotlight25: Future-Proof: Empowering Staff for the Next Wave of Digital Transformation 📣 Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025 Time: 10:00 - 16:30 Booking: https://buff.ly/3KCQv41 The UCISA Spotlight on Digital Capabilities Conference is a virtual conference run by the Digital Capabilities and Digital Education Groups. It brings together university leaders, IT professionals, learning technologists and academics to discuss the latest trends and challenges in digital capabilities. The conference will feature keynote speakers from leading universities and organisations with the opportunity to follow-up with a face-to-face collaboration event later in the year. We are looking for speakers who can talk to this topic, sharing their experience within their own institution. Sessions will be 20-30 minutes to include time for questions. Should you be willing to share your experience, please complete the speaker proposal form. https://buff.ly/4fpLFHp

Launch of the UCISA Enterprise Service Management Community of Practice - next Tuesday! Date: Tuesday 29 **October** Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Booking: https://buff.ly/3C72CYt Join us for the launch of the #UCISA Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Community of Practice, a unique community designed to collaborate, share insights, and explore best practices in service management and support across a wide range of disciplines throughout our sector. This inaugural event, chaired by Iain McCracken (UCISA Trustee and Director of Service Delivery at LSE) will introduce the ESM concept and highlight the community's goals. The session will also explore real-world showcases from universities such as Glasgow (Mark Temple), Northumbria (Michael Askell), and King's College London (Sam Heasman and Ben Stokes-Reade). Hear how these institutions are transforming service delivery through ESM and discover how you can be part of a growing community dedicated to delivering operational excellence across the sector. #community #ESM #webinar #launch #connect #share #transform

🔎 Lenovo Sustainability Solutions: Utilising AI to help decarbonize your digital workplace 🔎 Date: Thursday 14 November 2024 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Booking: www.ucisa.ac.uk/events While AI technologies have driven major advancements in productivity and innovation, concerns are rising over the environmental impact, particularly the carbon emissions produced by AI and digital operations. Lenovo Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor (LISSA) serves as a vital tool within the IT Decarbonization process conducted by the Lenovo team. Its primary purpose is to quantitatively measure and analyse the carbon footprint of various activities, processes, or products within an organization. Book your space now! #UCISA #connect #share #transform #sustainability #artificialintelligence #AI #webinar

We were delighted to host such an enjoyable roundtable evening last night with ITGL. Thank you to those of you who joined the discussions and shared your insights into the topics of vital role of cyber security in higher education and its far-reaching impact on business operations, governance, innovation, and the campus. #HE #FE #collaboration #ucisa #share #connect #cybersecurity

We are looking forward to an evening of engaging discussions, professional networking, and a collaborative exchange of views at today’s roundtable dinner with ITGL. Conversations will explore the vital role of cyber security in higher education and its far-reaching impact on business operations, governance, innovation, and the campus. Liam James Samuel Cordery Peter Jones Andy Le Grice   #share #connect #collaborate #ucisa #cybersecurity #he #fe

Booking Reminder for next week! Enhancing Student Experience with Performant Online Systems Date: Thursday 24th October 2024 Time: 13:30 - 14:30 Booking: https://buff.ly/4h8UIxP University colleagues will be familiar with the pressure that attends certain events in the academic year – namely as clearing, enrolment, and results release. During these periods, the smooth operation of online systems is critical, as performance issues can lead to significant financial deficits. Join the University of Portsmouth, University of Kent, and UCISA corporate member Prolifics Testing for this webinar exploring the key challenges institutions face in managing online systems during high-pressure periods, with real-world case studies of navigating the complexities of SIS upgrades and cloud migration. With 16 years of experience in Higher Education and partnerships with over 45 universities, Prolifics Testing will share their key insights for ensuring optimal system performance during these pivotal times. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, where your specific questions and concerns can be addressed. Secure your space now! #UCISA #webinar #connect #share #transform #systems #HE

📣 Call for speakers 📣 Security Conference 2024: Picking up the pieces... Date: Thursday 5 December 2024 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Booking: https://buff.ly/45CH1Ss Join the UCISA Security Group for their annual online conference, where colleagues from across the sector will be sharing their experiences of planning for, surviving in the midst of, and then learning from, a significant cybersecurity event. The themes of the session will include: • Preparing your institution for a significant cyber event • Responding and recovering (the pieces) • Learning from and adapting future plans. We are looking for speakers who can talk on this topic, sharing their experience within their own institution. Sessions will be 25mins, to include time for questions. Should you be willing to share your experience, please complete this call for speakers form with your details by Friday 25 October. https://buff.ly/3BFbSmu

Booking Reminder for TOMORROW! Connect and collaborate: building Digital Capability in the context of AI Date: Tuesday 15th October 2024 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Booking: https://buff.ly/45CH1Ss Are you curious about how artificial intelligence can transform teaching, learning, and digital capabilities? Join us for an engaging webinar where we bring together practitioners who have pioneered innovative AI initiatives in higher education. This event offers an opportunity to explore AI's potential to enhance learning, empower students, and streamline educational processes. Exploring tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, we'll dive into practical applications and strategies for successfully integrating AI into your institution. You’ll also hear about how to boost accessibility, providing support for students with diverse learning needs. Secure your space now!