Beyond the Technology 75. Digital transformation and lasting change at the University of Manchester
Dec 10, 2025
Jane Rooney, Professor of Educational Development and Digital Capability, shares insights on leading the digital transformation at the University of Manchester. She discusses the essential stages of implementing innovative tools like the GIST Discovery tool to enhance teaching and learning. Jane emphasizes stakeholder engagement strategies and the necessity of collaboration across departments. She also explores how data can inform curriculum development and sustain digital capabilities over time, providing a roadmap for future educational enhancements.
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Get The Right People In The Room
- Do build cross-institutional teams and secure senior buy-in before launching digital capability tools.
- Plan technical, governance and communications work with IT, comms, library and staff development teams early on.
Launch Is The Start Not The Finish
- Launch is only the beginning; sustaining impact requires ongoing collaboration and reflection.
- Embedding and normalising practice becomes easier as leaders model and teams share case studies.
Embed Capability In Existing Processes
- Do identify willing collaborators and embed digital capability into existing processes like inductions and promotion criteria.
- Keep raising awareness and map touchpoints in student and staff journeys to sustain change.