Projects

If you are running, or thinking about running, a digital education project we'd love to hear about it. We can help with a range of things (resources permitting), such as:

• Project management, planning and evaluation
• Advice on tools and techniques
• Sustainability and relevant guidelines (both University-wide and national)
• Support with implementation
• Designing a pilot project

The earlier you involve us the more help we can offer, so please contact us.

Active projects

You can also view a list of our recently completed projects.

Project	Details	Scale	Expected completion
Blackboard Ultra	We have begun converting courses to Blackboard Ultra, an enhanced version of our current Digital Learning Environment, Blackboard Original. Blackboard is a key tool in providing a positive student learning experience. Our goal in moving to Ultra is to improve this experience by providing a modern, dynamic, accessible interface which keeps pace with new ways of teaching.	University-wide	Ongoing
Digital Experience Insights Survey	We regularly run JISC surveys to assess the quality of our digital provision and identify areas for improvement.	University-wide	Annual Project
Digitally Ready	A student introduction to the Bristol virtual learning environment, to equip new students with the digital tools and competencies needed to confidently start their studies at Bristol.	University-wide	Ongoing
Digitally Ready Annual review	Each year we undertake a project to review and update the Digitally Ready induction course, in collaboration with our student digital champions and Bristol SU. Digitally Ready aims to equip new students with the digital tools and competencies needed to confidently start their studies at Bristol.	University-wide	Annual Project
Digital skills and capabilities	The DEO are committed to improving the understanding and importance of digital skills and capabilities. Aligning ourselves with the Jisc Digital Capability framework, over the next year we will be aiming to develop this understanding for both staff and students, so that both can feel confident in their digital skills and recognise the importance of their use throughout their time at university and in the development of their careers.	University-wide	Ongoing
Online assessment platform requirements (including remote proctoring and invigilation)	A short requirements-gathering exercise to assess what faculty requirements for remote, high stakes assessment.	University-wide	Ongoing
Student digital partners	In June 2026 the Digital Education Office hired four students to work with us on a part time basis as Student Digital Partners. These students will be working in partnership with the DEO, bringing fresh perspectives and insights to the team to help shape the digital learning experience across the University. Working alongside us, they’ll not only be exploring how digital tools and resources can better support student life, but will also work to help improve online and in-person learning spaces, as well as researching into different ways of learning.	University-wide	Ongoing
TQEC Programme development	We will be working with programme teams to embed digital approaches in programmes due to be taught at TQEC.	School based	Ongoing