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.
![Digital Guiding Principles 1](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/7_0.png?itok=BmmK5FHG)
Commercial/Off-the-shelf products first
Best in class products selected and solutions only developed when the requirement is truly unique to the University.
![Digital Guiding Principles 2](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/6_0.png?itok=jtxCWks9)
Cloud First & As-a-service solutions
Cloud products and services are considered first to support scalability, security and sustainability.
![Digital Guiding Principles 3](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/9_0.png?itok=_Ml7-eZM)
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.
![Digital Guiding Principles 4](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/1_0.png?itok=m9gSm9Q6)
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.
![Digital Guiding Principles 7](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/Untitled%20design_0.png?itok=GeYD96HP)
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.
![Digital Guiding Principles 5](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/8_0.png?itok=tuYlDuzf)
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 Guiding Principles 8](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/3_0.png?itok=U1vIi2OQ)
Digital sustainability
Working across the University to streamline and digitally transform processes to deliver a positive impact on the University’s environmental footprint.
![Digital Guiding Principles 6](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/5_0.png?itok=laEq8ZXp)
Holistic approach
Enable the reuse and consolidation of our systems across the University to achieve different business value additions.
![Digital Guiding Principles 9](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/4_0.png?itok=8c6dCCJs)
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 Usage Policy, the IT Security Policy and the Data Protection Policy.
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UL Acceptable Usage Policy
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IT Security Policy
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