In today's dynamic educational landscape, fostering student resilience (the ability to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and recover from setbacks) is more critical than ever.

In today's education landscape, student success isn’tjust about delivering content - it's about understanding learner performance and providing the right support at the right time. With effective performance tracking, institutions can identify challenges early, ensure students stay on track, and create an environment where learners thrive.

A dark cloud hangs over the UK's once bright prospects for Widening Participation (WP) in higher education. The cost-of-living crisis, a relentless juggernaut, threatens to slam shut the doors of opportunity for nearly 300,000 students – and university Admissions teams are bracing for the impact.

International higher education is constantly changing, presenting opportunities and challenges for institutions seeking to attract and enrol top-tier international students. From navigating geopolitical complexities to ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, admissions professionals face multifaceted obstacles. 

"Universities need to improve and expand their mental health support. Furthermore, this mental health support needs to be inclusive and fit for the diverse range of students who attend university."   National Union of Students, 2022

In the age of digital transformation, educational institutions are facing an imperative question: how much are they really spending on their on-premise Student Information Systems (SIS)? For many Senior IT leaders, understanding the annual costs of running such systems is critical for strategic planning, especially when considering the pivot to cloud-based solutions. 

In an era where technology underpins almost every facet of the educational landscape, the spectre of cyber threats looms large over institutions of higher learning. From social engineering attacks to sophisticated ransomware, educational institutions are increasingly finding themselves in cybercriminals' crosshairs. 

In the orbit of higher education, the Student Information System (SIS) is akin to mission control. It orchestrates academic life, from admissions and course enrolments to grading and alumni tracking. But what happens when this central system no longer meets the growing needs of an institution? With the sands of technology constantly shifting, universities face the daunting decision of whether to migrate their SIS or maintain the status quo.

As businesses evolve in the digital ecosystem, the cloud becomes a cornerstone for efficient operations, scalability, and innovation. However, making the leap brings challenges and objections, especially when considering moving the biggest and, arguably, hardest of them all - your Student Information System.