The Information Technology Division in UL, as part of the approved UL Enable IT Strategy, have developed guiding digital principles to enhance and support the various aspects of teaching, learning, research and administration within the University. The principles, detailed below, guide the creation of a modern, efficient and inclusive educational environment.
Commercial/Off-the-shelf products first
Best in class products selected and solutions only developed when the requirement is truly unique to the University.
Cloud First & As-a-service solutions
Cloud products and services are considered first to support scalability, security and sustainability.
Limit customisations
Business Process streamlining should be part of the solution. Systems should be used as-is unless a solid business case can be proven.
Start with the business problem
Understand what the business problem is that we are trying to solve. Look at the different approaches that can be taken to achieve the solution.
Universal Design
Ensure that inclusivity is always considered and that our systems and solutions are accessible by as many of our staff and students as possible.
Security by design
Embed IT security in our culture. Ensure that security is at the forefront of our governance, technology, applications and our data.
Digital sustainability
Working across the University to streamline and digitally transform processes to deliver a positive impact on the University’s environmental footprint.
Holistic approach
Enable the reuse and consolidation of our systems across the University to achieve different business value additions.
Collaboration with the Business
Work together with the business users to deliver strategic solutions with the highest impact. Prioritise change management, adoption and training to ensure the highest value is delivered to our community
Further Information: All systems used within the University of Limerick must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Information Security Policy and Data Protection Policy. Please see the UL Policy Hub for more information.
