From information to impact: how Aston University is operationalising data as a strategic asset

About the Event

Join Helen Blaikie, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Aston University, as she shares how Aston University is turning data strategy into measurable impact across student engagement, retention and operational efficiency.

Helen will be joined by Andrew Bates, CPO at Kortext, and a Microsoft representative, to explore how Kortext’s adoption of Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI Foundry is enabling secure data aggregation and AI-powered insights. Discover how these innovations are being applied in partnership with institutions like Aston to deliver real-world outcomes.

This session will demonstrate how strategic intent can be translated into operational reality. It highlights Aston University’s use of data to improve student outcomes, support decision-making, and enhance institutional efficiency; showcases how Kortext’s integration with Microsoft’s cloud stack enables AI-powered insights, automation, and personalised learning experiences; and offers actionable insights and proven approaches that UCISA members can apply immediately within their own institutions.