Digital productivity and collaboration

Understanding digital workplaces and developing digital skills is key to future career success. Digital technology is applied differently across industries and academic disciplines. Explore some examples of how digital technology may be used in your field: 

Humanities & Social Sciences 

• Document analysis tools for literature and historical texts 
• Qualitative data analysis  
• Timeline creation tools for historical research 
• Survey and interview management software 
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis 

Sciences & Engineering 

• Laboratory data collection and analysis tools 
• Computational modelling software 
• Statistical analysis packages 
• Technical drawing and modelling applications 
• Experiment documentation  

Business & Economics 

• Financial modelling  
• Market analysis tools 
• Project management software 
• Business intelligence platforms 
• CRM systems for relationship management 

Creative Arts & Media 

• Digital asset management systems 
• Creative collaboration platforms 
• Portfolio creation tools 
• Media editing software 
• Project planning for productions and exhibitions 

To get the most out of your university experience and to thrive in a digital world it's important to continue developing your digital skills. Investing time now in mastering tools for productivity, collaboration, and communication will not only support your academic work, but also give you a competitive edge in the workplace.  

1. Identify three digital tools used in your discipline and explore their features and share them below.

2. Identify one digital certification that would be most valuable for your career path and research the requirements. 

3. To build on what you’ve explored here, explore the Digital Foundations and Emerging Technologies guide, where you’ll gain insights into the technologies shaping the future and gain top tips on how to stay ahead in a fast-moving digital landscape.