Long-term WordPress stewardship for higher education
We help universities, research groups, and publishers run WordPress platforms that are accessible, well-governed, and resilient over time – reducing replatforming risk, supporting stretched internal teams, and enabling high-quality digital work without constant rebuilds.
Long-term responsibility, not short-term delivery
We help higher education teams run WordPress platforms and bespoke systems that remain accessible, well-governed, and manageable over time. Our stewardship focus is our long-term responsibility to reduce risk, support stretched teams, and avoiding unnecessary rebuilds.
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Accessibility by default
We design platforms that meet accessibility standards in practice, not just at launch, but as content and teams change. -
Clear defined governance
We help define ownership, approvals, and editorial responsibility so platforms remain consistent and compliant over time. -
Editorial systems that work
We design publishing workflows that support accuracy, accountability, and brand alignment across distributed teams. -
Deliberate risk reduction
From platform decisions to upgrades and security, we prioritise stability and informed change over novelty. -
Stable, incremental changes
We evolve platforms carefully by improving what’s needed without forcing disruptive migrations or rebuilds.
Our services
WordPress
We take long-term responsibility for WordPress platforms in higher education by designing, evolving, and supporting them so they remain accessible, well-governed, and manageable as requirements and teams change.
Bespoke systems
When WordPress isn’t the right tool, we design purpose-built systems alongside it without forcing everything into a CMS. This includes data-sensitive and workflow-heavy platforms such as clinical trials, mentoring, and outreach systems.
Ongoing support
We provide long-term support across platforms – including security, updates, and advisory support to help teams maintain accessibility, performance, sustainability, and compliance over the long term.
Designed for higher education realities
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Accessibility, sustainability, and long-term thinking
We prioritise accessibility, operational sustainability, and long-term decision-making for the benefit of students, staff, and institutional stakeholders. -
Deep sector experience in higher education
We have over a decade of experience working with universities, research teams, publishers, and multi-disciplinary academic groups. -
Comfortable with governance and public-sector constraints
We understand procurement, policy, and IT governance requirements – and work flexibly within them rather than around them.
Proven solutions in higher education
We’ve delivered these platforms repeatedly for higher education teams facing similar constraints and challenges.
WordPress publishing platforms
We design and support accessible, secure platforms for education teams that enhance the student and staff experience, improve editorial decision making and quality to meet compliance standards.
Clinical trials recruitment
We build clinical trial recruitment platforms for university hospitals which are accessible, compliant, and built to last. From participant portals to complex integrations, our platforms support trials throughout their lifecycle.
Outreach platforms
Our outreach platforms are used in higher education to connect mentors and mentees in a safe, accessible space. Safeguarding and security are primary features to protect all parties which help promote outreach activities in a safe environment.
Testimonial
SAFE-D Clinical Trial
University of Southampton – Clinical Trials Unit
When 10 Degrees delivered our SAFE-D project, the entire Southampton CTU team wished we had another project we could immediately start working on with them! The post-go live support has proven to be as responsive, creative and competent as the design and development side of their business.
Angelica Cazaly
Trial Manager, Southampton CTU