Big changes are on the horizon for the University of Exeter’s Digital Skills Initiative (DSI). As we gear up for the full-scale go live date, we’re excited to share some updates on what’s happening behind the scenes – and give you a glimpse of what’s coming after the launch.
Blogs
How I Use the MyExeter App: A Fourth Year Medical Student at the University of Exeter
I’m Deborah, a fourth year medical student and Student Communications and Engagement Assistant in the Digital team at the University of Exeter.
I’m sharing how I’ve been using MyExeter daily to enhance my University experience throughout my week!
Hosting my first LeanHE workshop: Does language really matter?
Amelia Johnson, a User Experience Researcher at the University of Exeter, recently hosted a workshop at Cambridge University’s LeanHE conference.
This blog post shares some of Amelia’s reflections from the event, discussing whether the language used really matters when using a Lean working approach.
2024 Digital Team Highlights: A Year of Innovation and Impact for the University of Exeter
In case you missed it, here’s a snapshot of our biggest achievements from the past year, as captured in our 2024 highlights video below!
Piloting the University of Exeter’s Digital Skills Initiative
After 12 months of stakeholder engagement, in-house development and design work, the Digital team are proud to have released the pilot for the Digital Skills self-assessment quiz and library.
This blog shares an update on the first phase of the pilot.
The University of Exeter’s Future Leaders & Innovators Grad Scheme
This blog post, written by Harry Coleman-Goriah, our Future Leader and Innovator Graduate, reflects on his first placement with the Digital team, covering what he’s been involved in and what he’s learnt.
Digital Hub Instagram Takeover
The Digital Hub Student Ambassadors recently completed a takeover of the student-run Instagram account @exeterunilife, sharing life at University in Penryn and Exeter, reaching over 6,600 accounts in five days!
Read this blog post to find out more about their takeover.
How to Run a User Experience Workshop: Exploring User Needs
In the Digital team at the University of Exeter we strive to be user-led in everything we do to deliver the University’s digital strategy. Our team of User Experience Researchers help us to keep user insight at the core of our work.
Read this blog post to learn about a recent workshop run by Dr Callum Downes, a User Experience Researcher in the Digital team.
What does ‘digital productivity’ really mean?
With just a few months to go before the Digital Skills self-assessment quiz and library are launched to all colleagues across the University, Katie Steen, Digital Skills Lead for the University of Exeter, wants to draw people’s attention to one of the key motivations behind the Digital Skills Initiative – that of making people more digitally productive… and to emphasise that this does not mean using the computer more.
Celebrating Success: Awards nominations for the University of Exeter’s Head of Digital Strategy and Engagement
Read this blog post to find out more about Helen’s nominations for the West Country Women Awards and the Tech South West Awards.