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 […]
Uncategorized
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
Rounding, Suppression, and Data Privacy in Power BI: A Practical Guide
When working with sensitive datasets in Power BI, it’s common to need more than just a “neat” presentation of numbers.
From GPT‑3.5 to GPT‑5: The Evolution of ChatGPT’s AI Models
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (on phone screen) speaks with the ChatGPT logo in the background – his company is gearing
From Excel to AI: The Evolving Toolkit of the University Data Analyst
When I started working with data in higher education, my tools of choice were Excel and Access. My first real
What Good Is Clean Data If No One Understands It?
There’s a quiet assumption growing in the sector – that faster, more automated data flows mean we need fewer people
What the New York Times v OpenAI Case Means for UK Universities
If you’re in higher education and not following US court cases about AI, you’re not alone. But one lawsuit in
How I Know It’s Time to Rewrite the Process, Not the Report
I’ve been asked to “fix a report” more times than I can count. Sometimes it’s broken, sometimes it’s just confusing,
What the Data (Use and Access) Bill Means
🗓️ Vote due 19 June 2025 If you’ve been quietly ignoring the Data (Use and Access) Bill up to now,