The University of Chester has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating its digital innovation.

As a finalist in the transformation category of the UCISA (Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association) 2025 awards, the university has been celebrated for its advances in technology.

The awards are held to recognise and celebrate the achievements and innovation of staff working in or supporting technology in UCISA member organisations.

It applauds IT professionals 'who have gone above and beyond the call of duty'. 

The shortlisting celebrates the university's education technology forum.

The forum has brought together this wide-ranging expertise into a coalition to set priorities, explore possibilities and to deliver change on the ground. 

Professor Jackie Potter, dean of academic innovation at the University of Chester, said: "When we first put forward the idea of the education technology forum I was hopeful for its impact.

"A year on, I am no longer hopeful, I am awestruck.

"The enthusiasm, commitment and trust between members, to deliver measured innovation and change that will transform our ways of working and our students' experiences through collaborative practices, is palpable at each meeting and in each working group.

"Congratulations to all on this nomination."

 The university is shortlisted for the award alongside the University of Strathclyde, Bath Spa University, Heriot-Watt University and Nottingham Trent University.

The winners will be announced at the UCISA 2025 Leadership Conference on March 19, 2025.

Further information on the Awards and UCISA can be found here.