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Student co-created project to upgrade University app wins digital innovation award

A project involving students working with staff as co-creators to upgrade the ³Ô¹Ïtv’s real-time, on-the-go mobile ‘app’ has won a national award.

The StrathApp Student Co-creation Development Model triumphed in the Transformation category of the UCISA Awards 2025, which recognise digital innovation in education, at a ceremony on 19 March.

StrathApp provides students with easy access to timetables and assessment results, enables library entry via a digital student card, supports campus navigation and connects users to University support services – all via mobile devices.

The accolade reflects ³Ô¹Ïtv’s commitment to digital innovation that enhances processes, improves student and staff experiences, and supports institutional growth.

Fantastic recognition

Donna Brawley, Collaboration Services Manager in the Information Services Directorate, said: “Winning the UCISA Transformation Award is fantastic recognition of our commitment to student-led digital innovation at ³Ô¹Ïtv.

"Our students know what information and services they need on a daily basis so putting them at the heart of an iterative approach to developing our award-winning StrathApp was an obvious thing to do.

“This innovative approach has enabled us to deliver a service that is genuinely ‘For Students, By Students'."

The UCISA Transformation Award celebrates groundbreaking digital initiatives that have delivered significant benefits across higher education institutions.

³Ô¹Ïtv’s StrathApp model embodies this ethos, fostering direct collaboration between students and developers to create a tailored, user-driven experience.