• The Library support for digital skills collection of resources includes: 

• the means to self-assess across a range of digital skills topics including AI and employability using the Jisc Discovery tool to complete a questionnaire and get a personalised report. 

• the opportunity to enhance development and gain recognition, accessing professional online learning via Linkedin Learning and / or preparing for and sitting an industry recognised certification, such as those offered by Microsoft. 

• Digital wellbeing is one of the 6 elements of digital capability and considers ‘the impact of technologies and systems on our mental, physical and emotional health.’  This self-directed student-facing resource supports reflection around how we can promote digital wellbeing.  Staff-facing good practice guides from Jisc provide further information. 

• The Student Digital Equity Charter was endorsed by Senate in 2024 and sets the University and Student Union’s commitment to digital equity.  A pilot fund was introduced during 2024/25 to support students in need of a laptop.  Online resources accompanying the Charter signpost students to additional support. 

• The Careers Service provides employability support for students in terms of both the digital skills they need to apply for jobs, as well as enhancing evidencing of digital development.  

Once students have completed a questionnaire within the Discovery tool, they will have their personalised digital capabilities report. The following steps are then suggested to them: 

• Read the report, identify and reflect on areas they would like to further develop 
• Create a plan 
• Revisit their plan 

Within the ‘Create a plan’ section of the Library resource, it is suggested that students may find it helpful to discuss how to do this with their Academic Advisor. The role of the Academic Advisor is to facilitate reflective conversations that support students to create meaningful action plans and signpost them to further resources. 

Resources explaining how students can adopt the reflective cycle and how to create action plans are included in the Library digital skills student resource. Students are encouraged to consider how they will fulfil their plans, as well as when they will revisit them.  As well as the resources included within the personalised reports that students receive in the tool, further resources to support each of the elements of digital capabilities are included within the Library resource.   

LinkedIn Learning provides extensive opportunities for professional development for students and staff.  Within the platform, an AI assistant can support students to filter content to their areas of interest across creative, business and technology professional development. 

Academic and Pastoral support 

Some students requiring support with time management, email or workload highlighted through discussing digital wellbeing may have additional academic and / or pastoral support needs. 

Employability 

How academic advisors can help students develop their employability.