- Cybersecurity governance: Building security, privacy and ethical governance into the core of digital systems to enable, rather than restrict, innovation.
- The sustainable and smart campus: Leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics to optimise energy use, space management and operational efficiency.
- Digital accessibility and inclusion: Policy that embeds accessibility into the DNA of digital services to ensure inclusion is a primary requirement, not a retrofitted feature.
- AI and academic integrity: Harnessing generative AI as a teaching tool while safeguarding assessment and original thought.
- Engaging the digital native: Using social media, virtual reality and immersive tech to connect with students and enhance learning across all disciplines.
- Flexible and adaptive pathways: Designing modular, online and hybrid courses that cater to diverse learner needs and promote student success.
- AI and high-performance computing: Deploying advanced computational power to accelerate research breakthroughs across disciplines.
- The digital knowledge hub: Transforming libraries and archives into centres for data mining, digital preservation and AI-driven research.
- Commercialising innovation: Creating entrepreneurial cultures and leveraging technology to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.
Digital by design: From reaction to intention
Digital Universities UK returns to champion a fundamental shift: moving beyond simply adopting technology to designing with purpose. In an era of financial constraint and rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), simply adding technology is no longer enough.
This year, we focus on the blueprint for success: how to strategically implement digital tools through shared resources and cross-institutional collaboration. It’s about working smarter, not just spending more.
Together, we will cut through the hype to deliver tangible strategies for embedding digital thinking into the very core of university policy, pedagogy and operations.
Join leaders from across higher education to explore actionable models for success. Through real-world case studies, interactive workshops and unparalleled networking, we will equip you to build a resilient, innovative and truly digital-first institution.
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90+
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Agenda themes
Campus
Where the physical and digital fully converge to build an intelligent, responsive and secure campus with digital infrastructure as its central nervous system.
Teaching, learning and student experience
Shaping the future of pedagogy and creating a dynamic, digitally-enabled student journey.
Scaling innovation and research
Accelerating the impact of research and institutional innovation through strategic technology adoption.
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A fascinating insight into a broader world of digital and universities. – Chris Awre, University Librarian and Executive Director of Scholarly Services, University of Hull |
What to expect
Conference Three stages of new perspectives with the UK’s brightest and best |
Workshops Practical advice and tips getting you to the heart of the discussion |
Roundtables Expert-led discussions on the future of a digital-first education |
Exhibition Connect and discover the latest edtech innovations from our partners |
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A great event with lots of interesting presentations and discussions. I will definitely attend next year's conference. – Monica Jones, Chief Data Officer, University of Leeds |
Highlights from Digital Universities UK 2025 in Lancaster
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