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Lanchester Library to support learning university from The Guardian in its University Guide 2019 for the 7th year in a row as well as many other accolades , including being ranked 13th in the UK in the same guide , and top 100 in Europe for teaching and top three for student engagement from The Times Higher Education .
Underpinned by an IT department whose teams know their functions inside out , these accolades are in no small part the result of an ongoing innovation and transformation drive that has the student and staff member at its core .
“ It is about creating better futures ,” Launder says . “ and that ’ s not just for our own IT staff – it ’ s for our students , staff and anyone that comes into contact with us . Digital touches our everyday lives more than ever , and our work must ensure that our students especially are provided with the technology and services that enhance their learning and experience . We are helping shape their futures of which they are our future .”
Younger generations of students passing through higher education institutions expect a technological experience to match that witnessed in other aspects of their lives . However , enhancing student experience and engagement is one of many factors behind Coventry University Group ’ s IT transformation .
“ As an organisation , we need to maintain pace and agility ” Launder states . “ IT is supporting a dynamic environment that stretches far beyond the Coventry city boundary . We have a campus in
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