Higher Education
Future Proofed

How Universities Can Unlock Successful Digital Transformation Through Standardisation and Change Management

Financial pressures are undermining the long-term stability of many institutions, with rising operational costs, declining international student enrolments and a drop in the real value of tuition fee income due to inflation. Nearly all universities are now considering how to cut costs, whilst mitigating the impact on their course offering, research capability and student experience.

Digital transformation will enable institutions to join up their systems so they can make economies of scale, maximise budgets and work more efficiently. By moving away from a fragmented approach to technology, and standardising systems and processes, universities can focus on the vital role they play in opening up opportunities for young people, driving innovation and fuelling the country’s economic growth.

This paper explores how universities can transform their operations by joining up processes and technology, and engaging people with positive change, considering:

• Current challenges for the higher education sector
• Why higher education needs digital transformation
• Key elements to successful digital transformation in higher education
• Building strong foundations through standardisation
• Managing change across the organisation