Spotlight25: Future-Proof: Empowering Staff for the Next Wave of Digital Transformation

About the Event
The UCISA Spotlight on Digital Capabilities Conference is a virtual conference run by the Digital Capabilities and Digital Education Groups. It brings together university leaders, IT professionals, learning technologists and academics to discuss the latest trends and challenges in digital capabilities.
As technology continues to evolve, the need for a digitally fluent workforce in higher education has never been more pressing. This conference delves into:
- Strategies for preparing staff to navigate the next wave of digital transformation, from AI and automation to the metaverse.
- The exploration of practical approaches to upskilling, fostering digital capabilities, and building a culture of lifelong learning within your institution.
- Learning how to future-proof your workforce and ensure that your staff are not only keeping pace with emerging technologies but are equipped to leverage them to enhance teaching, research, and administration.
The conference will feature keynote speakers from leading universities and organisations with the opportunity to follow-up with a collaboration event later in the year.
Speakers

Fiona Law
Partnerships Programmes and Community Lead
Google for Education
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Michelle Turner
Deputy Director of Learning and Information Services
University of Chester

Rachel Bancroft
Head of the Learning and Teaching Support Unit (LTSU)
Nottingham Trent University
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Dr Charlotte Haines Lyon
Associate Professor in Children, Young People and Education
York St John University
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Dr Caroline Elbra-Ramsay
Interim Head of the School of Education, Language and Psychology
York St John University
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Professor Divine Charura
Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council in England (UK)
York St John University
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Steven Williams
Senior Digital Education Specialist
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Event Schedule
Tuesday
Other Info
UCISA Group
- Digital Capabilities
- Digital Education Group