Digital Education Annual Report 2023-24

The Digital Education Annual Report 23/24 showcases a year of sustaining excellence in digital education at Leeds.

This 4th edition of the annual publication features case studies and key statistics that showcase the projects, programmes and events that have enriched learning experiences for students and staff within the University and further afield.  

With a theme of 'Broadening and deepening impact through collaboration, community and culture', the report celebrates progress in all aspects of digital education, from technological innovation to student-centred learning design. It also recognises the many dedicated teams and colleagues whose hard work and innovation have contributed to the Service’s success. 

Reflecting on the past year, it’s clear that our achievements result from collective effort. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated staff, passionate students, and supportive partners across the institution and beyond. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. I invite you to explore this report and join me in celebrating our collective successes.

Dr Megan Kime, Director, Digital Education Service  

What’s new?  

Highlights from this year’s report include: 

• The continuing upward trend in positive outcomes from this year’s Digital Experience Insights Survey, with 85% of students rating the quality of digital learning positively, a 3% increase from last year. 
• The development of the new Digital Education Network (DEN), a University-wide community of 500 staff. 
• The launch of the Library's Digital Capabilities Workshop Programme, with 42 sessions attended by 434 students. 
• The expansion of multi-mode teaching across the University, allowing for simultaneous in-class and remote learning.  
• The first virtual graduation enabled students worldwide to attend their ceremony online. 
• A year of HELIX, a dedicated facility for innovation has helped over 2,000 students and staff to get creative in their approaches to digital education and transformation. 
• The Online Masters portfolio continues to expand, with five online postgraduate programmes with over 1000 students across 92 countries. 
• The development of a digital skills programme aimed at supporting 25,000 young people into careers in digital industries.
• The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online business education programme, is now available in five languages, reaching over 400,000 learners across 212 countries.   
• Award-winning individuals and teams recognised for their achievements by organisations such as the Association for Learning Technology, the Media and Learning Association, and AdvanceHE. 

Education is inherently human, increasingly digital, and undeniably complex. To meet the evolving needs of today’s learners, we must focus on reaching them where they are and when they are ready, ensuring our educational offer adapts to individual and societal needs and circumstances. We have reimagined the design of our learning ecosystem, integrating open, online, and digital experiences as core principles, developed in direct collaboration with our academic community.

Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education