When we talk about the impact of community for digital skills, we often point to activities completed: events attended, tools explored, resources shared, accreditation gained. But the full value of a community can be difficult to capture with data alone. By collecting stories, we showcase the experiences people have, the confidence they build, and the […]
This is a guest blog from Patrick Turner, IT Systems Trainer at Leeds Trinity University, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the community-led skills development project group. In today’s higher education landscape, digital capability has moved far beyond being a ‘nice to have’. It now underpins all aspects of the […]
Networks are more than just connections, they are catalysts for sector-wide transformation. This reflective blog explores how collaborative spaces can accelerate digital skills development, and has been provided by Chris Melia, as part of his continuing work with Jisc on the ‘community-led digital skills development’ project. Working with the HE Digital Practice and Innovation Network […]
This is a guest blog from Chris Melia, who is the Collaborative and Digital Practice Lead at the University of Lancashire, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Jisc Community Champion. When was the last time you learned something that truly made a difference to the way that you work with […]
Collaboration in community is key. As Jisc’s group of community champions grow, we love learning how they continue to support collective progress. Since Digifest 2024, we have watched the recent cohort of champions develop more opportunities to work together and connect people with the knowledge and support they need. What has been happening? Showcasing a […]
With plenty inspiring education and research communities, the community hub at Digifest 2024 introduced a podcast area to capture conversations about what motivates them. In this blog, learn how with the support of Jisc community champions, we prepared the podcasts and tips so you can try your own. The podcast buzz Hosting podcasts during the […]
I have been interested in how to co-produce content with communities for a long time. I know that there are many benefits of facilitating communities, as a space for conversation, mutual support, and learning, to name a few. For me there is something about producing collaborative content that takes it to another level. My first […]
It is essential to tackle the issue of copyright at the outset of any co-production or user-generated content project. Providing assurance for users as to what the work can be used for, and in what ways, is critical especially where content is produced by a number of authors and consists of work from a variety […]
This blog has been contributed by Lilian Joy, University of York and Jenny Hughes, University of Sheffield. Our Jisc accessible maths community started in September 2021 with 6 members from 5 universities. It grew over time as we each invited other people to the group so that there are now about 33 regular members from […]
Advocacy is a vital part of scholarly communication. It helps researchers and institutions get their message out to the wider world and engage with the communities that matter to them. But creating effective advocacy materials can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to create something that’s useful to a wide range of institutions. The […]