From information to impact: how Aston University is operationalising data as a strategic asset
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Join Helen Blaikie, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Aston University, as she shares how Aston is turning data strategy into measurable impact across student engagement, retention and operational efficiency.
Helen will be joined by Andrew Bates, CPO at Kortext, and Cornelia Schneider-Pungs, Regional Industry Advisor EMEA at Microsoft, to explore how Kortext’s adoption of Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI Foundry is enabling secure data aggregation and AI-powered insights. Discover how these innovations are being applied in partnership with institutions like Aston to deliver real-world outcomes.
This session will:
- Demonstrate how strategic intent can be translated into operational reality.
- Highlight Aston’s use of data to improve student outcomes, support decision-making and enhance institutional efficiency.
- Showcase how Kortext’s integration with Microsoft’s cloud stack enables AI-powered insights, automation and personalised learning experiences.
- Offer actionable insights and proven approaches that UCISA members can apply immediately within their own institutions.
