My predictions for 2026: AI, data, and the gap between ambition and reality
At the start of 2026, it feels like the conversation around AI in higher education is shifting. The early excitement […]
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A Christmas Reflection on My First Year as an Independent Consultant
As the year draws to a close and the Christmas lights start appearing in windows, I have found myself looking
What the Subject-Grouping Changes Mean for Your Funding Strategy
Introduction: A subtle change with big implications The 2025 Higher Education Students Early Statistics (HESES 25) return introduces a major
AI Is Only as Smart as Your Data
There’s a lot of talk about how AI will transform higher education. From predictive analytics and chatbots to course planning
Inductive Coding: Making Sense of Qualitative Data
When you’re used to working with numbers, patterns, and statistical models, qualitative data can feel a bit slippery. How do
If a University Were a Person…
Ever thought about what a university would look like if it were one big human being? No, not a toga-wearing
GPT-5: A Major Leap and the Return of GPT-4 in ChatGPT
GPT-5 vs Previous Models – Performance & Capabilities OpenAI describes GPT-5 as “a significant leap in intelligence” over GPT-4 and GPT-3.5, delivering state-of-the-art
Moving from Microsoft Access to Dataverse: Practical Steps
For many of us, Microsoft Access was our first taste of building a database. It’s familiar, flexible, and still powering
Is Your Organisation Ready for AI? Start with Your Data
Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are transforming the way organisations operate. From automating routine tasks to uncovering new insights, the
Data as Direction: What We Choose to Measure Shapes Who We Become
Data doesn’t just describe what’s happening in our institutions. It also shapes it. What we choose to measure – and