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“I would say jump into HE as soon as you can. If you have any feeling towards understanding the good that you can do for society, you’ll find it in HE.”
Lloyd Naylor, UCL, IT
Innovation in Development.
More than ever, universities are looking to technology and information systems to improve the delivery and accessibility of education. Innovation is at the forefront of development in IT in higher education.
“I love the variety that I get in my day to day work. We work on the smaller things that people really rely on, such as their desktops and things, right through to working on the new super computers that support research in IT. This is where things are invented that people in IT will be using in 10 years’ time.”
A career in higher education means more
Discover the impact of professional services staff in higher education through our series of videos, case studies and interviews.
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Find IT and technology jobs in universities across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world with jobs.ac.uk.
Life in HE
Are you considering a career in IT in higher education, but need a little bit more information? Hear from the people who are currently working in universities across the UK. Read their case studies, watch their interviews and ask them questions about why they love working in HE.
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It feels like you can actually make a difference working in this sector, from the fantastic research that you support, to just watching the students come in and achieve the best that they can be.
– Sarah Mulholland, University of Manchester, Head of School Operations -
It gives you the opportunity for your personal development, it gives you an opportunity to create change for a better future.
– Noor Nixon, UWE Bristol, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity -
I would say jump into HE as soon as you can. If you have any feeling towards understanding the good that you can do for society, you’ll find it in HE.
– Lloyd Naylor, UCL, IT -
Working with young people and encouraging them to go further in their career through education is really rewarding.
– Laura Hutchinson, Aston University, Marketing -
In HR, there’s a lot of talk about values and organisational culture. The difference, when working in HE, is that HE has clear values, it has a clear purpose, and it’s something good.
– Matthew Ramm, University of York, HR