How VID Consolidated All Student Information in a Single Portal
VID’s new “My Page” gives students a single digital hub for all essential academic information.
Written by Vegard Ottervig on
VID, a Norwegian university college, recently introduced a digital solution called “My Page,” designed to provide students with everything they need for their studies in one place. The initiative addresses the need for a more holistic student experience, eliminating fragmented information and streamlining communication.
See video from the presentation about the solution (in Norwegian):
Starting Point: Fragmented Information and a Diverse Student Body
With around 6,000 students spread across campuses in Oslo, Bergen, Sandvika, Stavanger, Tromsø, and Sandnessjøen, VID offers programs in health and social sciences. The student population ranges from those fresh out of high school to more established students with families and jobs.
A preliminary project mapping the entire student journey—from admission to graduation—revealed that information was scattered across numerous channels. Students had to navigate a complex web of data, creating confusion and unnecessary effort.
My Page: A Central Digital Home for Students
Launched in August 2024, My Page consolidates everything a student needs in one place:
- Personalized Information: Tailored according to the student’s program, campus, and year of study.
- Simplified Onboarding: New students receive step-by-step guidance on what to do and when to do it.
- Timetables, Tasks, and Messages: A clear overview of class schedules, checkable to-do items, and messages from the Canvas learning platform.
- Shortcuts to Key Tools: Students no longer need to browse multiple websites to find essential resources.
The goal is for incoming cohorts to become accustomed to using My Page right from the start, ensuring they always know where to find the most up-to-date information.
Behind the Scenes: Content Studio and Integrations
Multiple systems work together to make this solution possible:
- Canvas: Delivers messages directly to My Page.
- TimeEdit: Provides updated class schedules.
- Feide: Ensures secure student identification.
- FS (Felles studentsystem): Supplies vital student data so content can be personalized.
All content—from internship information to news articles—is managed through Enonic Content Studio. This setup allows location- and program-specific information, as well as targeted tasks, to be easily assigned to the right groups of students. They receive only the relevant content, at the right time and in the correct sequence.
Examples of Personalization and Efficiency
Previously, students had to hunt down their own internship information. Now, it’s automatically filtered so only what’s relevant to each individual is displayed.
Tasks and reminders—such as surveys or administrative steps—are distributed to specific cohorts or study programs, resulting in improved survey response rates and fewer inquiries about basic procedures.
Additionally, VID developed a “simulator” for staff so they can see exactly what students see. This simplifies internal communication and makes it easier for staff to promptly assist students.
A Continuously Evolving Platform
My Page is not static. A dedicated editorial board continuously improves its content, design, and structure. New features, including an upgraded dashboard and potential English translations supported by artificial intelligence, are in the pipeline.
At the same time, My Page is integrating with the intranet and the upcoming new vid.no website, allowing all content to be managed from the same CMS and cross-published as needed.
Conclusion
With My Page, VID has taken a significant step toward a more cohesive and user-friendly student experience. Rather than forcing students to navigate various webpages and sources, My Page provides a single solution based on individualized content.
This success is the result of strategic use of Enonic Content Studio, integrations with core systems, and a commitment to ongoing improvement. My Page stands as a prime example of how higher education institutions can meet modern demands for student-centered, digital solutions.
