Tech Foundations (Higher Education) Working Group
Our Tech Foundations (Higher Education) Working Group brings together techUK members to strengthen the technology foundations of higher education institutions.
We work to align national bodies on the role of technology in securing higher education institutions, introduce best practice from other sectors, and address legacy challenges such as student record systems through data interoperability and modernisation.
Members:
Ash Gregory, Telent
Sian Wilson, Day One
Joel Mundy, Hays
Dr. Yuliana Topazly, University of East London
Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi, Brunel University of London
Liam Earney, JISC
Petia Maxinova, Canva
Tim Cockle, CGI
Charlene McDonald, Kainos
Ricardo Santos, CISCO
Ajay Chauhan, CrowStrike
Tamara Monti, Dassault Systèmes
Our focus:
- Aligning national bodies to create unified technology frameworks: We bring together policymakers, institutions and industry to create coherent, forward-thinking digital strategies
- Breaking down silos through the “Outside-In” Series: We support continuous opportunities for higher education leaders to engage with and learn from other industries, including finance, healthcare and smart infrastructure.
- Overcoming legacy challenges: We address outdated student record systems, integration challenges and procurement inefficiencies through shared best practice.
- Building cyber resilience: We support universities in accessing the tools, guidance and expertise needed to protect student data, research and institutional operations.
Austin EarlSenior Programme Manager - Education & EdTechtechUK
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