In further and higher education, listening at scale is no longer optional. Surveys give the sector the structured insight they need to improve experience, performance and outcomes across staff, students and stakeholders. But not all surveys serve the same purpose, and different audiences benefit from different insights. Here are six types of surveys every college should be running—and why […]
In today’s data-driven world, surveys are a cornerstone of data insights and research. They provide valuable understanding into behaviours, opinions, and trends that inform decision-making across education and research. However, with this power comes great responsibility—specifically, the responsibility to protect the data collected from respondents. Ensuring data protection isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a fundamental ethical obligation that safeguards trust and integrity in data analytics. Jisc’s Online Surveys […]
Data is central to decision-making in further and higher education. But working with data can feel complex and isolating. We are launching the Jisc Data Community to change that. This is your space to connect with peers, share experiences, and discover practical insights that make data work for you. Why join? Our community is designed […]
We’re excited to share that the Digital Elevation Tool is getting a major upgrade in mid-January. This update focuses on improving accessibility, navigation, and collaboration – all based on feedback from the sector. Why the upgrade matters The Digital Elevation Tool helps senior leaders in further education and skills organisations understand where they are on their […]
For the past decade, Jisc’s Digital Experience Insights (DEI) service has provided valuable evidence about the digital experiences of students, teaching staff and professional services staff across the UK and internationally. These insights have helped institutions shape and improve their digital environments, ensuring they remain relevant and responsive in a rapidly changing landscape. After careful […]
Well-designed surveys generate accurate, meaningful insight by keeping questions clear, engaging and unbiased. Here are practical tips to help you get started, and how Jisc Online Surveys can support you throughout. Creating a well-designed survey is essential for generating high-quality, meaningful insight. Well-crafted surveys produce accurate, unbiased, and reliable data by using clear language, engaging […]
Heidi Plus is the UK’s higher education data analytics and visualisation platform, designed to transform HESA data into actionable insights, and turns 10 years old today. To celebrate, we’re sharing how mastering Heidi Plus can optimise your insights with ten practical tips to help you unlock its full potential. 1. Start with pre-built dashboards Heidi Plus offers a suite of pre-developed dashboards tailored to common sector challenges using some […]
Addressing sector challenges Over ten years ago, our members told us that they would like to be sure that the significant sums of money they were investing in digital technologies really were benefitting their learners and staff and delivering the expected return. After extensive consultation and research, the digital experience insights service was launched and […]
Digital transformation is a journey, and with most journeys it helps to have a guide with you along the way. Since Jisc launched the Digital Elevation Tool (DET) in 2022, over 200 colleges have signed up to use the tool to guide their self-assessment and plan their future digital pathway. Now, we are working on […]
For many working in further education data, the daily struggle is familiar: juggling information from multiple systems, meeting tight reporting deadlines and the age old – “how many learners do we have?” (the answer often depends on the individual’s definition of a learner – more on meta data later). Whilst not a silver bullet to […]