Amin Ech-Chadli

Digital innovation insights in higher ed.

About

With a sense for innovation and a talent for tackling complex issues, I bring creativity into the heart of the challenges I take on. Over the past year, I’ve built a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that blends expertise in AI, UX, data insights, and digital product development, all grounded in design thinking. Together, we’re driving forward impactful, user-centric solutions that enhance engagement and support across the university.

While I’m excited to share some of our progress, there’s much that remains behind the curtain due to commercial sensitivity.

Currently Head of Digital Innovation for Student Success at King’s College London. All views expressed are my own.

Spotlight

Mental health discussions have moved from the shadows to the spotlight, yet institutional support systems are falling short of meeting student needs. I delve into the sobering lessons learned from a landmark legal case and how they inform the need for proactive, connected support systems within universities.

Latest

What happens when you stop shopping and start partnering? At King’s, that transformation came to life as we moved from simply using Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 to actively co-developing AI-driven tools like Copilot. This collaboration, spearheaded by the Digital Innovation for Student Success team, not only enhanced student support but also provided Microsoft with critical insights into the future of higher education technology. In a sector under pressure from shifting demographics and increasing competition, partnerships like this could be the key to staying ahead.

BLUEPRINTS FOR DIGITAL

BLUEPRINTS FOR DIGITAL

This piece delves into how the principles of architects like Bjarke Ingels and Richard Rogers can inform and improve digital experiences in higher education. By examining lessons of transparency, flexibility, and community participation, we explore how the King’s Digital Innovation for Student Success (DISS) team integrates these architectural insights into user-centric digital solutions.