In our previous blog, “Designing the Virtual Innovation Hub: From Concept to Reality” we explored the creative process behind the Virtual Innovation Hub development, from its design principles to the collaborative efforts that shaped its immersive, interactive environment. Now, in this fourth instalment of our series, we look at the implementation phase—how we brought this […]
In this latest instalment of our blog series on the Virtual Innovation Hub, we take you behind the scenes to explore how this immersive space came to life. Designed as a digital 3D proof of concept, the Hub features four zones, each addressing key themes and challenges in further and higher education. As this is […]
Welcome to the second blog on the Virtual Innovation Hub. If you missed the first, feel free to catch up before reading on. Our interest in creating a 3D digital world grew out of research on the metaverse that the team completed in 2022. The conclusion was that the Metaverse as popularly advanced in […]
This year, the Jisc innovation team did something we had never done before: created an immersive 3D digital world. The Virtual Innovation Hub (Or VIH as we tend to call it) is a proof of concept containing four zones. Each zone is dedicated to a particular theme that we have been exploring […]
Jisc Pathfinders is an innovative programme designed to help Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) institutions tackle some of the most significant challenges in the education sector. The initiative, which launched in November 2022, invites institutions to partner with a small team at Jisc to develop and refine ideas using proven innovation pipeline […]
In recent times we have seen technology become central to the operation of educational institutions and supporting the student learning experience. The shift towards digital learning skyrockets the need for this to be embraced by the education sector. With the right guidance, digital transformation can, for example, enhance the student learning experience, improve the quality […]
Background During the pandemic, Jisc and The associations of colleges (AoC) conducted some research, resulting in a report Shaping the Digital Future of FE and Skills. Amongst other things, the report highlighted the need for government to invest in a centralised Further Education (FE) and skills digital content search and discovery platform that highlights high-quality […]