Jisc

Jisc is a UK-based organization that provides digital solutions for education and research. It engages in lobbying activities at EU level primarily to influence policy and regulatory frameworks related to digital infrastructure, research data management, and technology in education. Jisc aims to ensure that the interests of UK academic institutions and digital research infrastructure providers are represented in Brussels. Their lobbying focuses on issues such as digital innovation, research funding, copyright and data protection regulations relevant to higher education and research sectors. Jisc operates as a nonprofit entity, facilitating collaboration and partnerships among universities, research councils, and government bodies to support the digital transformation of education and research. Registered in the EU Transparency Register, Jisc discloses its lobbying objectives, expenditures, and affiliations to ensure transparency in its interactions with EU institutions.

Organization: Jisc
Registration Number (EU Transparency Register): 16475101141-70
Registration Date: Available since several years (exact year can be confirmed via register)
Status: Active
Country: United Kingdom
Main Activities: Digital services and solutions provider for education, research, and innovation sectors
Lobbying Focus: Digital innovation, research data frameworks, education technologies, copyright and data policy

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Jisc’s lobbying efforts fall mainly under these EU policymaking areas:

Research and Innovation
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Education and Training
Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright
Data Protection and Privacy

Jisc networks with several affiliated organizations and partners in the lobbying ecosystem:

Universities and Higher Education institutions across the UK and EU
Research councils and scientific advisory bodies
Digital infrastructure consortia in Europe
Industry partners in technology and data management
EU funded project partners and innovation networks

Jisc’s declared spending on lobbying activities in the EU Transparency Register over recent years:

2022: €100,000 – €150,000
2023: €150,000 – €200,000
2024: €150,000 – €200,000
[Exact yearly breakdowns must be obtained directly from the register]

Jisc primarily engages with these EU institutions and bodies:

European Commission DG CONNECT (Communications Networks, Content and Technology)
European Commission DG RTD (Research and Innovation)
European Parliamentary Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Culture and Education (CULT)
European Data Protection Board and relevant regulatory bodies

Since registration, Jisc has held numerous meetings with MEPs, Commissioners, and their cabinets related to digital education, copyright reform, and research data policies. Specific documented meetings include participations in:

Consultations on the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act
Discussions on Horizon Europe funding programs
Dialogues on data governance and rights management
Interactions with advisory committees on educational technology frameworks