Methods - Sectors - Education

Educational organisations are under pressure to demonstrate the value of higher education amid public scepticism and political scrutiny, while also ensuring equity, and achievement of sustainability goals.

Balancing these priorities with the need to foster research, attract top talent, and maintain global competitiveness presents a complex and evolving challenge.

With decades of experience, Methods supports the education sector in leveraging transformative technologies like Digital Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), driving organisational change, while addressing students’ evolving expectations for career readiness and mental health support. Our Cloud platforms offer scalable, secure solutions for Data and remote learning, while our robust cyber security frameworks protect institutional integrity and build trust.

These innovations help educational organisations optimise resources, expand access, and prepare students for a digital future.

Comprehensive University collaboration

Successfully engaged with approximately 80 UK Universities, securing millions of pounds in grants to deploy cutting-edge Cloud-based technologies and drive transformative initiatives.

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National educational service transformation

Our impact extends to significant transformations of major national educational services, including the Apprenticeship Service and T Levels, demonstrating our ability to translate complex policy into practical, innovative solutions.

Methods is a strategic partner dedicated to transforming education through innovative technological solutions. As a leading Microsoft Gold Education Partner, we bring unparalleled expertise in modernising capabilities across the educational landscape.

Our practitioners are not just technology providers – they are academics, thought leaders, and university board members who intimately understand the educational ecosystem. This unique perspective allows us to develop solutions that genuinely enhance the student experience and learning journey.

We break down organisational silos to provide a holistic view of service provision, ensuring that our solutions are not just technologically advanced, but strategically aligned with the broader educational landscape.

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Swansea University

700 servers, 116 days: race to the cloud

Swansea University faced an urgent deadline to migrate its IT infrastructure to cloud hosting, aiming to enhance services and avoid licensing cost increases while serving 20,000+ students.

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Department for Education

T Levels - Transforming vocational Education in the United Kingdom

We have worked with The Education and Skills Funding Agency since 2019 to to design and develop the new T Levels qualification that launched in September 2020, as well as continuing to support the development of the service.

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Central Government Organisation

Empowering security operations to identify critical threats

An education organisation required a unified security ecosystem that detects, responds to, and recovers from cyber threats – fast, to prevent attacks from damaging the business.

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Abertay University

Modernising infrastructure through Cloud Migration

Revolutionising Higher Education technology, our Cloud Migration strategy transformed the Universities infrastructure, enhancing Cyber Security, learning capabilities, and operational efficiency through innovative Azure solutions.

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Blackpool Skills Academy

Securing education - cyber resilience penetration testing

From scoping to simulated attacks, we supported Blackpool Skills Academy in identifying technical weaknesses, prioritising fixes, and enhancing their cyber defences - building confidence in their digital infrastructure.

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