Our Future calls for students to develop and embrace digital capabilities. Here, you can learn more about what resources and opportunities are available to you develop your digital skills and capabilities.
The Jisc Discovery Tool is an interactive resource available to all students. By completing a self-assessment questionnaire, you can gain valuable insights into your current capabilities and access personalised resources to help you grow.
Whether it's digital creativity, online collaboration, or data management, the tool provides targeted recommendations to enhance your skills in key areas to support your development.
Take charge of your digital development and make use of this powerful tool to ensure you are fully equipped for your academic and professional future.
The digital capabilities framework contains six elements that you will receive personalised insights about based on the questionnaire and your proficiency with each one. You will then receive advice and resources to maximise your potential in each element.
The tool contains the following quest sets for University students that you cana access:
We recommend that you complete the Current students (Higher Education) question set every year if you are in Year 2 and beyond.
As a University of Manchester student, you now have free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, where you can explore thousands of expert-curated courses designed to help you develop in-demand skills.
Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere, with resources that can enhance your CV and help you create a standout professional profile.
Head to the Library’s ‘Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning’ page to find out how you can activate your student profile.
Researcher Development have created a ‘Develop your digital skills’ resource scaffolding use of the Discovery tool that provides additional context for you as one of our postgraduate researchers. You can access further tailored support available from IT Services; The Library and Method@Manchester.
The Library offers a number of resources to support you with your digital wellbeing including this My Learning Essential's blog and the Strategies for effective learning resource, which can help you prepare to learn, organise your time and help you get the most out of your learning. Learn more about how the get the most out of your studies by checking out the Library's My Learning Essentials.
You can play an active part in promoting digital capabilities with your student peers by becoming a Digital Capabilities Rep with the Students’ Union.
As a Digital Capabilities Rep, you will be able to develop your own digital skills while also promoting digital literacy and supporting your peers and staff. You’ll be a key advocate for enhancing digital capabilities in curriculum design and delivery.
Interested in becoming a Digital Capability Rep? Sign up here and make a difference to your student community.
Please note, this role is separate from being an Academic Rep, and you can hold both positions simultaneously.
We are committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to digital resources and opportunities. Co-created with the Student’s Union, our Digital Equity Charter outlines the University's commitment to creating an inclusive digital environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or technological access.
This initiative focuses on removing barriers to the teaching, learning and student experience to create an equitable learning experience for every student.
Our Careers Service has a range of useful resources to help you develop your digital skills:
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