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83. Rethinking accessibility in education

Beyond the Technology ·

2026/07/14

Watch the video podcast on YouTube. Jisc's Kellie Mote and Helen Nicholson-Benn explore how AI is improving accessibility across higher education. Joined by Nelly Iacobescu from the University of Edinburgh and Professor Ann Kristin Glenster from the University of Cambridge, they discuss AI-powered captioning, student-led innovation, digital inclusion, and the future of accessible learning. Show notes Join our accessibility and assistive technology communities Watch Nelly's accessibility community

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23:32

82. The future of augmented and mixed reality in...

Beyond the Technology ·

2026/06/30

Kathryn Woodhead is joined by Josh Gregg and Paul Hibbard to explore the future of augmented and mixed reality in higher education. From research insights on cognitive load to real-world teaching applications, they discuss how these technologies can enhance learning, improve accessibility, and create more interactive experiences. They also examine key challenges, including privacy, scalability, and ensuring meaningful educational impact, offering a balanced look at the opportunities and limitations

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20:38

79. Powered by people: building digital together

Beyond the Technology ·

2026/04/15

In this episode of Beyond the Technology, recorded live at Digifest 2026, Catherine Evans speaks with Chris Melia and Phil Whitehead about community‑led approaches to developing digital skills. Chris and Phil share practical insights on peer support, recognition and collaboration, and how putting people at the centre can drive meaningful digital change across education. Show notes Listen to more Jisc communities podcasts on Soundcloud Access the activating community-led digital skills guide

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45:13

78. Using Jisc learning analytics to support wellbeing

Beyond the Technology ·

2026/03/12

In this episode, Jim Keane, and Newcastle University mental health advisor Liam Snaith explore how Jisc learning analytics is transforming student support. Liam explains how engagement and attendance data such as VLE activity and in‑person participation helps wellbeing staff quickly identify students who may be struggling, guide sensitive conversations and make informed decisions about interventions. They discuss how having a single, accessible view of student engagement reduces delays, supports

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41:51

76. Leading in the age of AI

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2026/01/12

In this episode, Michael Webb, director of AI at Jisc, chats with Katy Gooblar, co-founder of Rebel Hive and future of work consultant, to explore how data and AI are reshaping higher and further education. Together, they dive into the critical questions organisations need to ask before adopting AI, the importance of purpose-driven strategies, and the human skills that will define leadership in an AI-integrated world. From tackling misconceptions about AI as a 'magic fix' to addressing the risks of

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24:17

75. Digital transformation and lasting change at the...

Beyond the Technology ·

2025/12/10

In this episode, Jane discusses her role as academic lead to implement support for staff and student capability as part of a university wide strategic change programme. Watch the video version Jane talks about the essential stages behind the programme launch and its ongoing success enhancing teaching learning and student experience. Jane covers stakeholder management and essential touchpoints in her approach, making this a must-listen for anybody approaching a transformation programme at their

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39:26

73. Digital storytelling and assessment

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2025/09/10

This episode explores how digital storytelling enhances learning in UK higher education. Chris Thomson is joined by Teti Dragas from University of Durham, and Richard Beggs from Ulster University, to discuss digital storytelling as a multimedia tool that fosters reflection, engagement, and personal growth across disciplines. They share examples of integrating storytelling, from student assessments to professional development, emphasising the value of the creative process over polished outcomes

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72. How is generative AI supporting creativity?

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2025/08/05

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

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30:31

69. Digifest 2025 - How are universities enabling a...

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2025/05/28

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

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29:34

68. Digifest 2025 - Esports - the digital revolution...

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2025/04/30

This podcast, recorded live at Digifest 2025, will support your understanding and implementation of Esports curriculum through British Esports' endorsed programmes and why you should join this digital revolution in education. Guests Tom Dore and Andy Miah explain the growing global phenomenon of the Esports industry, how this coincides with Esports in education and how you can join the hundreds of schools and colleges that are already part of this revolution through qualifications with Leadership

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26:27

67. Digifest 2025 - How digital leaders meet tomorrow

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2025/04/16

Recorded live at Digifest 2025, this episode features a discussion of previous participants from the digital leaders programme who have demonstrated and implemented their learning within their organisations as they reflect on the Digifest 2025 themes of data-informed education, student success, learning for the future, technology for good, and collaboration for impact. Watch a video version of the podcast. Show notes Sign up for Digifest 2026 updates Learn more about the digital leaders

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28:50

64. Digifest 2025 – Digital transformation in action...

Beyond the Technology ·

2025/03/19

Digifest 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

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63. AI, innovation, and the future of learning at...

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2025/03/10

Simon 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

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28:56

62. Digifest 2025 – Using digital solutions to...

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2025/02/24

With Digifest 2025 on the horizon, in this episode of Beyond the Technology host Iwan Lehnert meets with Rob Wraith, head of learning technology and digital learning at NCG to discuss his breakout session at the event. Rob begins the conversation by giving a preview of his upcoming Digifest 2025 presentation on empowering employability with digital solutions to drive skills development, touching on the adoption of virtual reality and virtual environments, as well as making use of technology that is

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07:53

61. Learning analytics: the people behind the data

Beyond the Technology ·

2025/02/14

We caught up with our head of analytics, James Hodgkin, at the launch of learning analytics. James talks about the new features available, the importance of people at the heart of data and future plans for the updated platform including student wellbeing. Show notes Watch the live recording Learn more about the learning analytics platform Read our blog on the future of learning analytics: make data your organisation’s priority Listen to our tech takes podcast, delivering learning analytics fit

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25:54

60. Further education and skills – Learn, unlearn and...

Beyond the Technology ·

2025/02/13

In 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

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59. Bridging digital inequity - International...

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2025/01/08

Exploring 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

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58. Further education and skills – Promoting digital...

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2024/11/22

In this episode of our further education and skills (FE) podcasts, hosts Louisa Stamatelopoulos and Andrew McFadyen chat to Beth Snowden from Craven College. 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 our tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. Beth begins the discussion by sharing details of

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39:01

56. Breaking down barriers - empowering students with...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, Jisc’s Kellie Mote welcomes Dr Ann Kristin Glenster from the Glenlead Centre and Bouquette Kabatepe from Imperial College London for a discussion on digital accessibility and the accessible digital futures project. The group reflect on how they met and how a shared passion for accessibility sowed the seeds of the accessible digital futures project, a series of events bringing together digital leads from UK HE to explore the potential of accessible digital and AI technologies for

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55. Demonstrating digital transformation - It's all...

Beyond the Technology ·

2024/09/03

Host 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

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