Digital Transformation at Hasselt University: Strategy, Governance, and Lessons from the European Context

6 pages•Published: June 18, 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation in higher education is a complex, multi-year journey that requires strategic vision, robust governance, and a culture of continuous adaptation. Hasselt University has embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation program, aiming to become a data-driven, future-proof institution. This paper presents the university’s approach, including its strategic roadmap, governance structures, organizational change management, and integration projects. Drawing on recent European best practices and EUNIS conference literature, we situate Hasselt University’s experience within the broader context of digital transformation in higher education, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for other institutions.

Keyphrases: digital strategy, digital transformation, ict governance, program management office

In: Laurence Desnos, Carmen Diaz, Janina Mincer-Daszkiewicz, Lazaros Merakos, Raimund Vogl, Stuart McLellan and Ulrike Lucke (editors). Proceedings of EUNIS 2026 Annual Congress, vol 109, pages 35-40.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/QBQPP
	https://doi.org/10.29007/r61q

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{EUNIS2026:Digital_Transformation_at_Hasselt,
  author    = {Tim Clerckx and Eric Pass},
  title     = {Digital Transformation at Hasselt University: Strategy, Governance, and Lessons from the European Context},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of EUNIS 2026 Annual Congress},
  editor    = {Laurence Desnos and Carmen Diaz and Janina Mincer-Daszkiewicz and Lazaros Merakos and Raimund Vogl and Stuart McLellan and Ulrike Lucke},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Computing},
  volume    = {109},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2398-7340},
  url       = {/publications/paper/QBQPP},
  doi       = {10.29007/r61q},
  pages     = {35-40},
  year      = {2026}}

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