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Your feedback from the Digital Experience Insights survey has enabled us to see how the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´’s digital landscape has evolved over the last three years and can be categorised into four themes: You and your technology, Technology at your organisation, Technology in your role and Developing your digital skills.

The headlines and key findings – what’s going well and what could be improved – can be found below.

You and your technology

• There was a significant increase in the number of students who reported receiving offers of support in using assistive technologies

Technology at your organisation

• 82% of respondents rated the quality of the online learning environment as ‘good’ or better, compared with 77% for the Russell Group average and 78% for the sector average

Technology in your role

• 83% of respondents agreed that online learning materials were accessible to them, compared to the Russell Group and sector averages of 78% and 77% respectively
• 52% of respondents said that flexibility was the most positive aspect of online learning – an 11% increase on 2021 – citing improved comprehension due to being able to re-watch materials, as well as the option to schedule part-time work around their studies

Developing your digital skills

• 69% of respondents thought that the support the university provides for online learning was ‘good’ or better – a 12% increase from 2021 and better than the national average of 65% for the Russell Group and 66% for the rest of the sector

While the findings were largely positive, there is certainly room for improvement – such as accessibility of resources and increased support for using assistive technologies and .

The findings have been passed on to your faculties and relevant departments to consider any changes they might want to make based on these findings – you will be updated on any changes in due course.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Your feedback really does make a difference to life at the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´.