JISC is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions. JISC champions the importance and potential of digital technologies for UK education and research and does three main things:

- Operates shared digital infrastructure and services – Negotiates sector-wide deals with IT vendors and commercial publishers – Provides trusted advice and practical assistance for universities, colleges and learning providers

At this session, Phil Richards, chief innovation officer for data analytics at Jisc, will be discussing how data standards are developing across government, and their impact on higher education.