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A human approach to digital transformation: Action Learning Sets in higher education libraries

Post author By Scott Hibberson
Post date February 26, 2026
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Scott unpacks how Action Learning Sets can help libraries in Higher Education work through digital transformation projects.

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Chatbots and Student Wellbeing: An Emerging Challenge for FE and HE

Post author By Scott Hibberson
Post date January 21, 2026
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Scott investigates an emerging challenge for FE and HE across the UK in light of recent findings from the Mental Health UK charity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in mental health support – it is already part of everyday life. More than one in three adults (37%) say they have used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing. For educators working in higher education (HE) and further education (FE), this should be a wake-up call.

Tags AI, Chatbots, Digital Wellbeing, further education, higher education, mental health, student experience, Student support, Wellbeing

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Putting Students First: Ethical Extended Reality Practice at York St John

Post author By Kathryn Woodhead
Post date December 3, 2025
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As part of ALT/ Jisc XR Community’s work investigating the ethical use of immersive technology, we’ve invited Matthew Coxon (Programme Lead (BSc, Psychology) and Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at York St John University), who is a member of our steering group, to share his experiences: Over the past decade, we’ve been developing our approach to using virtual reality in Psychology teaching at York St John […]