HE/FE NEWS
University of Hertfordshire chooses TechnologyOne to power 2030 vision
The University of Hertfordshire has expanded its partnership with enterprise software provider TechnologyOne to support its rapid growth and ensure it can continue to enhance student experience. The University has selected TechnologyOne’s next-generation Student Management solution as a keystone of its ambitious 2030 growth strategy.
Building on a 17-year partnership, the university recently expanded its use of the platform by adding Timetabling and Scheduling and Project Lifecycle Management (PLM). This latest move to implement Student Management marks its largest future-focused digital transformation to date—aimed at delivering smarter services, stronger student outcomes, and sustainable growth.
Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s fastest growing universities – with plans to increase student numbers from 37,000 to 50,000 by 2030 – selected TechnologyOne for its proven track record, modern SaaS architecture, and deep understanding of UK higher education.
David Gillard, Chief Information and Digital Officer at the University of Hertfordshire, said “TechnologyOne is a trusted partner, helping us shape a world-class student experience. Their single platform was key, giving us the digital backbone to grow, evolve, and deliver on our 2030 vision. This partnership is about transformation, with the right technology, at the right time.”
TechnologyOne’s Student Management solution will enable the University to streamline its entire student lifecycle operations, unlock real-time insights, and deliver faster, more personalised services to both students and staff.
Stuart MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer TechnologyOne, said “Fast- growing universities like Hertfordshire need platforms that support their 2030 strategic goals. Our single platform is built for exactly this kind of challenge - to help ambitious universities scale, simplify operations, and improve the trajectory and experience for every student.”
University of East London calls on employers and HE sector to play role in UK’s growth
The University of East London (UEL) has called for a fundamental overhaul of Britain’s graduate recruitment system, following new research that shows outdated hiring practices are leaving graduates underemployed while employers struggle to fill vacancies.
The research with London Economics reveals a recruitment pipeline in crisis: over half (51%) of employers say recent graduates are not workplace-ready, yet almost all (97%) want stronger university partnerships. Meanwhile, competition has intensified dramatically with UK employers receiving 140 applications per graduate vacancy in 2023-24 – a 59% increase in just one year – while graduate roles have fallen 33% to their lowest level in seven years.
Professor Amanda Broderick, Vice-Chancellor and President of UEL, said: “The UK’s future – from the Industrial Strategy to AI – depends on universities delivering talent, ideas and impact. Now is the moment for the higher education sector to be the partner that business and the economy urgently need.
“The choice is simple. Britain can continue with a broken model that wastes our most valuable talent, or we can build systemic partnerships that align education with economic need. Graduate hiring is broken – and unless Britain dares to reinvent it, our brightest generation will become our greatest wasted asset. “At UEL, this is already our mission. We have worked with more than 2,500 employers to co-design degrees that equip students not just to get jobs, but to create them. As a result, we have the fastest rising graduate employment rates nationally – particularly striking in the most socially inclusive student body in the country. “Universities, employers and the government must evolve skills and innovation solutions for a 5.0 economy.”
University of Sunderland joins forces with local academy on flagship digital T Level
The University of Sunderland has partnered with a north-east academy to develop a new government-backed digital qualification.
Experts from the University will be working with Bede Academy in Blyth to help develop and support the creation and delivery of a new Digital T Level to develop the skills students need to flourish in the digital and IT sector.
T Levels are technical qualifications in England designed in collaboration with employers as an alternative to A Levels and apprenticeships. They combine classroom learning with work placements to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to enter a skilled job, continue to an apprenticeship, or pursue higher education.
This partnership will see the University offer a range of support for Bede Academy, including staff training, guidance on developing curriculum and further collaborations for student-facing teaching. Charlotte Wheatland, Director of Home Student Recruitment at the University of Sunderland, said: “This is a fantastic way to demonstrate what the University of Sunderland stands for – working in partnership
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with education providers in the north-east to support young people to get the skills needed to be successful in the jobs of the future. We’re so excited to work with Bede Academy on this project.” The partnership was launched at an event at Bede Academy on 15 September, where Bede students got the chance to see the University’s robots in action with a live demonstration as well as ask questions to current Sunderland students about their time at the University. Dr Derek Dixon, Interim Head of School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Sunderland, said: “This represents the beginning of an exciting partnership between the School of
Computer Science and Engineering and Bede Academy. “The opportunity to work on a new project with both staff and students from Bede for the benefit of the student experience is something which we’re hoping is transformational for everyone. Our facilities and expertise are there to be shared with the whole community.” The partnership is expected to continue for at least three years to ensure the development of the course and support for its delivery.
October 2025
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