HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, and Jisc have confirmed that the two organizations are exploring a merger. The proposed merger will provide significant benefits to UK higher education, combining the expertise of both organizations to create a resilient, joint capability for delivering the sector's data and digital needs.
HESA has been the designated data body (DDB) for higher education in England since 2018. Should HESA merge with Jisc, a new DDB will need to be designated. The Office for Students (OfS) is therefore launching a call for expressions of interest in becoming the DDB, to which Jisc will respond.
The OfS intends to consult further with the sector in spring 2022, following receipt of expressions of interest.
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