Beyond the technology: bridging digital inequity - international students’ digital experience

In this Ahead by Bett and Jisc partnered episode, we delve into the complexities of digital inequity faced by international and transnational education students, focusing on insights from experts and lived experiences in Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. We discuss the impact of infrastructure disparities, cultural shifts in digital learning, and the importance of preparing students for technological transitions before arriving in the UK.

Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist at Jisc, invites Doctor Rafael Escalon Reynoso, CEO at the Portulans Institute, Doctor Sonia Saleem, founder and CEO of Socio Engineering Technologies, and Ikechukwu Okoye, secretary general for the Nigeria Esports Federation and the director of Afri Start Innovation Hub, to share their insights on bridging digital inequity.

The conversation highlights the growing investments in digital maturity, the challenges of integrating technology into education, and the pivotal role of collaboration in public-private partnerships to foster equitable access for students worldwide.