Higher education

A blog post from Proximify Inc. argues that UK universities running Kentico Xperience 13 face a significant planning challenge ahead of the platform's January 2027 end-of-support date. The company contends that the transition to Xperience by Kentico resembles a full platform migration rather than a conventional upgrade, prompting institutions to reassess long-term CMS strategies and procurement timelines. ...more

DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 will introduce dedicated Higher Education and Government summits as part of its pre-conference programme on 28 September 2026. Organisers are seeking speakers, panellists, and workshop facilitators from universities, public institutions, and industry partners to contribute presentations and collaborative discussions. The initiative reflects growing interest in sector-specific Drupal adoption challenges, including governance, migrations, editorial workflows, digital sovereignty, and large-scale public service delivery. ...more

As accessibility deadlines approach, a DrupalCon Chicago 2026 session examines how government and university teams can move beyond compliance-driven approaches and integrate accessibility into design, development, and content workflows. Drawing on real project experience, the session positions accessibility as an ongoing practice shaped by systems, not a final checkpoint. ...more

A DrupalCon Chicago session titled “Future-Proofing Accessibility: Strategies for Government & University Platforms” will examine practical approaches to accessibility implementation as compliance requirements evolve in the United States. Speakers from Lullabot will present lessons from government and university projects, highlighting Drupal’s accessibility capabilities, common pitfalls, and strategies for building compliant digital services. ...more

A survey launched by Drupal community member Emma Horrell aims to understand how universities are using Drupal and the challenges they face in managing complex digital ecosystems. The initiative invites responses from professionals working in higher education institutions to identify shared technical and organisational issues and opportunities for collaboration across the sector. Responses will help inform knowledge-sharing and community initiatives within the global Higher Education Drupal community. ...more

EvolveDigital is now accepting speaker proposals for its Toronto summit scheduled for 6 March 2026. The event covers tracks in AI, design, education, and digital strategy, welcoming diverse voices to shape its curated program. ...more

Kat Shaw, Monica Flores, and Javier Reartes of Lullabot will present at DrupalCon Chicago 2026 on embedding accessibility into every phase of platform development. Their talk shares real-world strategies from projects for U.S. state governments and top universities like UMass Amherst and NYU. ...more

At Apereo 2026, OpenCampus will demonstrate how universities are using its AI-powered, Drupal-based platform to replace legacy Student Information Systems through the ECA framework. The approach has already reached over 1 million users in Europe. ...more

On January 15, 2026, Binary Works will host a webinar exploring how AI discovery assistants can help universities improve website navigation and increase student enrollment. The live session includes a real-time demo and actionable implementation guidance. ...more