D2L Brightspace: the fastest growing platform for teaching and learning
Innovate Teaching, Inspire Learners
Empower your university or TAFE with a modern LMS designed for innovation, flexible pathways, and student success – from microcredentials to global-scale programmes, we are here to help.
For Deakin, it’s not a vendor relationship. It’s a true partnership. D2L listens, collaborates, and helps us align technology with our strategic goals.Kathryn PerusLearning Environments ManagerDeakin University
Challenges Facing Australian and
New Zealand Tertiary Institutions Today
New Zealand Tertiary Institutions Today
As tertiary education in Australia and New Zealand moves through a defining period of reform, institutions are under increasing pressure to balance innovation, equity, and sustainability. The Australian Universities Accord and ongoing funding system changes in New Zealand are reshaping how institutions plan, deliver, and measure learning outcomes.
At the same time, the rapid integration of AI, evolving expectations for academic integrity, and growing demands for student wellbeing and engagement are accelerating the need for digital transformation. Yet for many institutions, policy uncertainty, funding constraints, and skills gaps continue to slow meaningful progress.
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Uncertain Funding and Evolving Policy Settings
Universities are navigating complex reforms under the Australian Universities Accord and New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Commission, forcing them to balance compliance, funding stability and long-term planning in an uncertain policy landscape.
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Student Wellbeing and Engagement Pressures
Post-pandemic disengagement, financial stress, and housing insecurity are eroding student wellbeing, driving institutions to adopt scalable, data-informed approaches to foster belonging and success.
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Academic Integrity and AI in Assessment
The rapid rise of generative AI is redefining academic integrity, with regulatory bodies such as TEQSA and NZQA urging institutions to redesign assessments, update policies, and develop staff capabilities to ensure the responsible and authentic use of these technologies.
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Reliance on International Enrolments
Heavy dependence on international student revenue continues to expose universities to global and policy volatility, making diversification and sustainable learning pathways critical for future resilience.
Recognised Worldwide for Impact, Innovation and Partnership
Growing through partnership, Brightspace helps tertiary institutions across Australia, New Zealand, and around the world reimagine learning with innovation and impact.
Why Other Institutions Didn’t Wait to Move
The cost of inaction was too high when the ease of action was clear. With D2L, you’ll deliver a best-in-class learning experience supported by the tools and services you deserve. For all the reasons listed below, choosing D2L is a no-brainer.
The implementation team at D2L is one of the most valuable parts of the project, we were able to hit tight deadlines and deliver a consistently excellent user experience in the implementation project because the implementation team was a true partner, responsive, customer focused and committed to excellence.Dr Vincenzo Repaci Senior Project Manager
We are excited to partner with D2L and become the first New Zealand University to use Brightspace as its Learning Management System. We believe the Brightspace platform will meet our needs with opportunities for enhancing our learning and teaching with the features available in Creator+ with H5P.Professor Tim Cooper Dean of Learning and Teaching
Over 16 years with D2L, what stands out most is that it’s never felt like a vendor relationship. D2L genuinely listens, understands our strategic priorities, and works alongside us to achieve them. That ongoing partnership and mutual commitment are what make the relationship so valuable.Kathryn Perus Learning environments manager, Deakin University
Deliver learning that drives real impact
Keeping learners engaged shouldn’t be an uphill battle. We equip you with tools for course creation, delivery, tracking and more.
Drive success with the right tools and a proven partner
Create and deliver content effortlessly
- Save time with ready-made templates and over 50 interactive content types with native H5P integration.
- Quickly transform learning materials into interactive experiences in minutes.
- Boost faculty efficiency with automated workflows, intuitive tools, AI and integrations.
Keep learners engaged and progressing
- Personalise learning at a scale to meet each learner’s needs.
- Provide personalised feedback using audio, video or text to help each learner excel.
- Create assessments, align with outcomes and track learner progress in real-time.
Track and enhance with actionable analytics
- Centralise data access to inform strategy and measure enrollment, engagement, retention, completion rates and more.
- Effortlessly access data with reports and pre-set dashboards.
- Spot at-risk learners early and get them back on track.
How does D2L Brightspace Stacks Up against the Rest?
See D2L Brightspace in action
Brightspace offers tailored solutions for all colleges and universities. Book a time to:
- Get your questions answered
- Discover tools that fit your needs
- Hear how others use Brightspace
We had over 1,700 functional requirements. Brightspace just came out on top.Sue FolleyAcademic Development AdvisorUniversity of Huddersfield